Biomedical Sciences

Entry requirements

You have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline (as evaluated by the Board of Examiners) and a strong motivation to succeed.

Your previous education should cover:

• Basic understanding of human physiology and major pathophysiologic processes of disease
• Academic research experience for at least 3 months (e.g. internship)
• Experience with problem-based learning at academic level

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

In a letter of motivation you should explain which specialisation and profile you choose. An online interview may follow before you are admitted to the programme.

Would you like to know if you are eligible to be admitted to this programme? Take our E-Check and instantly get an insight in your eligibility.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Biomedical scientists want to minimise the impact of diseases for humans and humankind. Smart, global visionaries are needed who want to solve health care issues in the lab and in the field.

Radboud University's degree in Biomedical Sciences aims to educate the best biomedical scientists with not just a thorough understanding of the molecular, individual and population aspects of human health and disease, but also by giving them skills in unique areas of expertise. The programme has a broad focus ranging from infectious disease to toxicology; epidemiology to immunology; health technology assessment to clinical human movement sciences; and medical neuroscience to diseases like cancer.

The programme gives students the opportunity to construct their own study plan based on personal academic and professional interests. Students choose one (or two) of seven specialisations:

• Clinical human movement sciences
• Drug Safety and Toxicology
• Epidemiology
• Health Technology Assessment
• Immunology and host defence
• Medical Neuroscience
• Molecular Medicine

Furthermore, students choose one of three career profiles:

• Research
• Communication
• Consultancy

What will you learn?

• You will gain a solid base in research methodology, statistics and biostatistics, laboratory research and communication skills.
• You will get an understanding of health care issues and biomedical research are placed in contexts of research and patient care.
• Learn to design, conduct and present your own research.
• Get valuable experience and insights into building your career while still learning.

Career prospects

A majority of our graduates become researchers in government departments, research organisations, universities and medical or pharmaceutical companies. Graduates also opt for careers as communication advisors or scientific consultant/advisor with a background in biomedical science, an expertise that is in high demand.

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Information for international students

Application deadlines

Non-EU/EEA students

• The deadline for non-EU/EEA students who wish to apply for a scholarship is 31 January prior to the September intake. For the requirements and selection procedure for scholarships, please check our scholarship overview.
• The deadline for those not applying for a scholarship is 1 April for non-EU/EEA nationals for the September 2026 intake. You can apply for the September 2026 intake from 1 October 2025.

EU/EEA students

• The application deadline for EU/EEA students with housing assistance for the September 2026 intake is 1 May, and the deadline without housing assistance is 1 July. You can apply from 1 October onward for the 2026/2027 academic year.

The application deadlines for Master’s starting in February are 1 November for non-EU/EEA citizens and 1 December for EU/EEA citizens.

Fees and funding

Radboud University offers 3 different scholarships that are open to prospective Master's students from non-EU/EEA countries and who want to follow an English-taught Master's programme.

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.

NL Scholarship (for prospective students)

The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships

The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.