MSc in Biomedical Sciences
Groningen, Netherlands
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 May 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
EUR 24,900 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch I EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,695
Key Summary
About: The MSc in Biomedical Sciences at The University of Groningen trains you to uncover disease mechanisms and develop interventions. This two-year international programme offers up to 70% lab research and courses in immunology, oncology, neuroscience, genetics, microbiome science, immunotherapy, regenerative medicine and biomedical data science. Choose research tracks or a multidisciplinary curriculum linked to the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG). It prepares you for PhD study or research roles in academia, industry or policy.
Career Outcomes: Graduates become researchers in universities, hospitals, biotech and pharmaceutical industries, or work in science-business, policy and government advisory roles and clinical research roles.
What causes disease — and how can we prevent or cure it? What role do genetics, immune cells, or the microbiome play in human health? Are you ready to uncover the biological mechanisms behind disease and design interventions to improve health? Then the Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Groningen is for you.
What to expect from the Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences
- Investigate real-world health challenges at the cutting edge of research
- Specialise in areas such as oncology, neuroscience, and immunology
- Conduct up to 70% of your programme in research labs at the University of Groningen or abroad, including industry options
- Customize your own multidisciplinary programme for careers in science, business, or policy
This international two-year Master's programme trains you to become a biomedical expert ready to contribute to the future of medicine. You'll study topics such as immunotherapy and neurological diseases, using targeted approaches and big data. Choose from pre-designed tracks or select topics aligned with your interests, such as virology, regenerative medicine, or biomedical data science.
With strong links to the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and a flexible, research-rich curriculum, this selective programme prepares you for a PhD or high-level career in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, or health care institutes.
Choose from the following tracks
- Science, Business and Policy
- Neurosciences (research track)
- Biology of Cancer and Immune System (Research track)
- Multidisciplinary research track
2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.
Extracurricular activities
In addition to this master's programme, you can apply for the extracurricular FSE High Tech Systems and Materials Honours Master (1.5 years, 20 ECTS), developed in close collaboration with industry. This programme offers multidisciplinary collaboration, hands-on product development for a company, masterclasses and workshops from experts. Upon completion, you will receive a mention on your diploma supplement.
BYOD Policy
Please be advised that students of the Faculty of Science and Engineering are expected to adhere to our Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy, ensuring seamless integration of personal electronic devices for academic purposes. For more detailed information on our BYOD policy, please visit our webpage.
Programme options
- Multidisciplinary research track (track)
- Biology of Cancer and Immune System (Research) (track)
- Neurosciences (Research track) (track)
- Science, Business and Policy (track)
Your career prospects are researcher in a variety of organizations such as:
- Universities
- Academic and general hospitals
- Biomedical, pharmaceutical or food industries
Positions linking biomedical sciences to a business or policy strategy in a social organization, such as the Heart Foundation and the Diabetes Fund. You can also work for the government in an advisory position.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- Mentor system in which a dedicated (associate) professor guides you through the programme
- Unique option to compose a programme that fits your personal interests, ambitions or career
- The option to conduct a research project abroad, using the extensive global network of our scientists
* Tracks in “Biology of healthy ageing and disease”, “Biology of cancer and immune system”, “Biology of food and nutrition” and “Neuroscience” * Unique multidisciplinary setting of leading scientists and biomedical specialists * Our faculty is the home of the 2016 Nobel Prize Winner in Chemistry, Ben Feringa, and the Nobel Prize winner in Physics, Frits Zernike