University of Groningen
MSc Biomolecular Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,530 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* € 2530 (EU/EEA students) | € 24200 (non-EU/EEA students)
Introduction
Biomolecular sciences is a very internationally oriented research and development field that benefits from strong multidisciplinary know-how in genetics, microbiology, molecular cell biology, computational and structural biology, biochemistry, and systems biology. During this Master’s Program, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills through upper-level theoretical and practical training. You will become highly competent in molecular biology, as well as in the more applied aspects of these fields. This will give you excellent prospects for an independent career in an academic, medical, or industrial research environment, or as a scientific consultant for the public or private sector.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Program options within the field of Biomolecular Sciences:
The selective Master's Program is specifically designed for students primarily aiming for a career in research.
This is a 2-year Program with 60 ECTS credits per year; most courses are 5 ECTS. The Program starts with a series of advanced theory courses and state-of-the-art techniques in biomolecular sciences, followed by a series of optional specialist-topic or skills-courses that are tailored to the individual preferences of the student. A large part of the Program is devoted to two research projects. During these research projects, students are fully embedded in a research group of their choice to conduct their own research. To guarantee optimal supervision and a first-class research environment, the first project (30-40 ECTS) has to be carried out at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB). The second project (30 EC) should be conducted in a different research group, either at the GBB, the University of Groningen, or elsewhere, to learn new techniques and scientific approaches, and to extend the scientific network. If desired, this second project can also be done at a biotech company and/or abroad. The Chemical Biology specialization comprises 20 ECTS in dedicated courses.
Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
MSc in Biomolecular Sciences
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Biomolecular scientists, graduates of the Master's degree Program in Biomolecular Sciences, can pursue:
- A PhD in the areas of biomolecular sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemistry or molecular biotechnology
- An R&D position in life sciences or the medical, pharmaceutical or food industries
- A role as scientific advisor in a company