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Molecular Mechanisms of Disease – (M.Sc.)
Radboud University Nijmegen
Faculty of Medical Sciences
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| Application Deadline: | May 1; Non EU: March 1 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 10,020 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Nijmegen / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The molecular regulation of cellular processes is crucial for human development, and maintenance of health throughout life. It is evident that cellular malfunction is the cause of common multi-factorial diseases such as diabetes, immune and inflammatory disorders, renal disease, cardiovascular, metabolic and neurodegenerative diseases as well as obesity and cancer.
In the fight against such diseases, the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS) Graduate School – which is part of Radboud University Nijmegen – plays a key role. A major goal of the NCMLS is to generate basic knowledge in the Molecular Life Sciences and to translate this knowledge into clinical application, in order to improve diagnostics and develop new treatments.
The NCMLS offers an exclusive Master's programme in Molecular Mechanisms of Disease, which is provided by top researchers and clinicians. The three main themes in both research and education are:
- Infection, immunity and regenerative medicine
- Infection & Inflammation
- Immune Regulation
- Regenerative Medicine & Microenvironment
- Metabolism, transport and motion
- Energy & Redox Metabolism
- Membrane Transport & Cell Dynamics
- Cell growth and differentiation
- Genetic & Epigenetic Pathways of Disease
- Chemical & Physical Biology
Programme objectives
This highly selective programme provides a sound balance of theory and practice: major goal is to generate basic knowledge in molecular life sciences and translate that knowledge into clinical experimental research in patients.
At the end of the programme you will be qualified to :
- Move into an international PhD programme
- Apply critical and independent problem solving to the field of molecular life sciences
- Manage projects in biotechnology companies or pharmaceutical industry
We enrol a maximum of 24 students per year, each of whom is allocated a personal mentor as well as research supervisors. This selective approach guarantees excellence, especially during the research training period.
Contents
This unique programme develops disease-related basic research in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology and genetics and translates it into clinical experimental research in patients. The programme starts with 4.5 months of theoretical courses, which provide a sound knowledge basis for a future career in molecular biomedical research.
During the two research training periods of 5 and 7 months students experience the real life of a researcher, performing their own research projects under the supervision of experienced scientists. Students are stimulated to visit conferences and (where possible) present their own data in front of a scientific audience.
The two year programme is structured as follows:
THEORETICAL COURSES (chronologically)
Introduction to Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Excellence in Communication
Science and Society
Infection, immunity and regenerative medicine
- Core fundamental
- Translational research
Metabolism, transport and motion
- Core fundamental
- Translational research
Cell growth and differentiation
- Core fundamental
- Translational research
International Masterclasses Genomics and Statistics
Elective Courses
RESEARCH TRAINING PERIODS
- Research training period 1 (26 weeks)
- Research Training Period 2 (31 weeks, including literature thesis)
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree in medical biology, molecular medicine, biochemistry, biotechnology or any biomedical education with an emphasis on cell and molecular biology and a minimum of three months lab experience (as evaluated by the Board of Examiners)
- A challenging interview
- Fluency in both written and spoken English. A TOEFL score of at least 550 for the paper-based test, 213 for the computer-based test, 80 for the internet-based test, or IELTS 6 for non-native speakers of English
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Funding details
There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University Nijmegen. Please check which scholarship is applicable in your case.
Radboud Scholarship Programme
As of February 2008 Radboud University Nijmegen has its own Radboud Scholarship Programme. This programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue an English-taught Master´s degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen.
UMC St Radboud Studyfund
Each academic year a number of students from our international applicants will be selected to receive a scholarship from the UMC St Radboud Studyfund that covers a part or all of the tuition and living costs. If applicable, students should also apply for other scholarship programmes such as NFP.
Important: for all appplicants from countries that are not part of the European Economic Area (EEA), an additional application for the Radboud Scholarship Programme is mandatory!
Programmes under the auspices of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science
Netherlands Fellowship Programme: This Fellowship Programme offers scholarships for selected NFP programmes including selected programmes of Radboud University Nijmegen.
Dutch study grant system: EU/EEA students who wish to take a degree programme in the Netherlands can sometimes be eligible for a Dutch student grant.
STUNED: The Stuned programme is applicable to postgraduate students from Indonesia.
National scholarships
Please also check if there are scholarships or grants available in your own country for studying in the Netherlands. Below we have listed a number of scholarships that are available from specific countries.
Studienstiftung des deutschen VolkesThe Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes offers funding for talented German students.
Fulbright scholarships: Fulbright Scholarships are available for American graduate students and researchers.
Ford Foundation: The International Fellowship Program (IFP) of the Ford Foundation is aimed at students from Brazil, Chile, China, Egypt, Ghana, Guatamala, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Mozambique, Nigeria, Palestinian Territories, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Thailand, Uganda and Vietnam.
Soros Foundations: Grants, scholarships and fellowships are available for students and researchers coming from 23 countries, especially in Central and Eastern Europe.
HEC: The Higher Education Commission was set up by the Government of Pakistan and has created a scholarship programme for students from Pakistan.
Colfuturo: This programme is available for students from Colombia.
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