Research Master's programme in Molecular Mechanisms of...

• 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 600 or IELTS 7 for non-native speakers of English

The programme begins each year in September. If you are not from the European Economic Area (EEA) and you apply before 1 March, we can guarantee accommodation as well as help with getting a visa and a residence permit. If you are from the EEA and you apply before 1 May, we can guarantee accommodation during your stay at the University.

If you apply after these dates, we will still consider your application, but unfortunately cannot provide the assistance described above. If you intend to apply for a scholarship, please make sure you send your request for admission well before the closing date of the scholarship programme.

This programme trains you to carry out supervised research. But you will also get a thorough training in skills such as academic writing, making grant applications and the verbal and written presentation of research results. Three times a year the programme organizes international Master classes with top international researchers. You will have the honour of introducing the guest speaker and leading the plenary discussion.

The programme, which takes two years, is structured as follows:

First year:

Introductory course (1.5 EC)
International Master classes (3 EC)
Infection, immunity and tissue repair (5.5 EC)
Metabolism, transport and motion (5.5 EC)
Cell growth and differentiation (5.5 EC)
Communication skills (1.5 EC)
Elective courses (2 EC)
Science & society (1.5 EC)
Research internship (34 EC)

Second year:

Elective courses (9.5 EC)
Statistics course (4 EC)
International Master class (1.5 EC)
Research internship (45 EC)

This Master's programme gives you the qualifications you need to enter an international PhD programme. About 90% of our graduates go on to do a PhD in Nijmegen or elsewhere in the world. They distinguish themselves through their knowledge and independent attitude to their work. Within our own research organization we have vacancies every year. For the very best students we have MSc and PhD scholarships.

Master of Science (MSc.)

For Dutch students, students coming from EEA-countries, foreign students with scholarships from the Dutch government, students with the Surinam nationality and for those students who are clients of the UAF the tuition fee is EUR 1,672 per year.

For students coming from other countries (non-EEA countries) the tuition fee is EUR 8,410 per year.

EEA countries and EEA candidates:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The tuition fee arrangement also includes Switzerland.

Study in the Netherlands at Radboud University Nijmegen

Radboud University Nijmegen is one of the leading academic institutions of the Netherlands. The university offers trendsetting research, education and training and gives students access to the very latest facilities while enjoying the pleasures of working in a beautiful green campus environment.

There are excellent sports and cultural facilities, cafes and a restaurant on the campus that make it also a meeting point for different student organizations. Lots of student social events, shows and other activities constantly take place at the campus.

Radboud University Nijmegen's campus is a close-knit community in which academics from different faculties often work together in cross-disciplinary teams. Students receive individual guidance from top researchers and their studies are directly integrated with the work taking place in the University’s 22 research institutes.

The strength of the University lies in its personal approach.

The University is strong in interdisciplinary research and education in a national as well as international sense. Nijmegen academics have open minds. This is the secret of the university’s academic success: where disciplines meet is where the most interesting discoveries are made, often leading to radically new insights.

28 programmes in a large variety of disciplines are taught in English. All programmes are internationally accredited so the degrees are recognised all over the world, enabling alumni to seek employment in any country across the globe.

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