Biomedical Sciences

Entry requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related area

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
• Scientific research performance for at least 3 months
• Experience with problem-based learning at academic level

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

• TOEFL score of ≥575 (paper based) or ≥90 (internet based)
• IELTS score of ≥6.5
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), with a mark of C or higher

A letter of motivation

In this letter of motivation you should explain:

• Which institute you choose
• Why we should select you for this programme (your expertise and knowledge)
• Why you want to attend this programme

An online knowledge test and an online interview may follow before you are admitted to the programme.

* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa.

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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; and medical neuroscience to disease like cancer.

The programme gives students the opportunity to construct their own study plan based on personal academic and professional interests. Students choose one of three specialisations belonging to one of the research institutes and combine that with one of three career profiles. The research institute will be your learning environment, and a mentor of the institute will help you design your programme.

1. Molecular and cellular research- Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS)
2. Intervention, clinical and population research- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (RIHS)
3. Medical neuroscience- Donders Centre for Neuroscience

What will you learn?

• Gain a solid base in research methodology, statistics and biostatistics, laboratory research and communication skills.
• 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.

To apply for this course, please contact us by e-mail.

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Fees and funding

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University Nijmegen. Please check which scholarship is applicable in your case.

Orange Tulip Scholarship: Open to students from Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia and China - offers a tuition fee waiver of 6,750 euros and exemption from visa and health insurance costs.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships: Open to excellent American students - the grant will be paid in 12 monthly instalments of 1,050 euros, international travel and the cost of the residence permit will be covered.

Erasmus Mundus ERANET: Open for Russian candidates - applicants may be undergraduate exchange students, Master's students, doctorate and post-doctorate candidates, as well as academic and administrative staff.

Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship: Open to students from China - the Dutch contribution to the scholarship consist of monthly allowance 1,000 euros, international travel costs 1,400 euros, tuition/research fee 1,906 euros, it also covers the cost of visa, insurance and other.

DIKTI-Neso Scholarships: Aimed at lecturers at higher education instituations in Indonesia who wish to pursue a PhD or Master's at a university in the Netherlands. A DIKTI scholarship includes allowances for living expenses, insurance, travel costs, tuition fees and more.

Dutch Student Finance: EU/EEA students and Swiss students under 30 years of age are eligible if they are working at least 56 hours per month in the Netherlands, or have been living in the Netherlands for five years or more. Dutch student finance consists of four components: a basic grant, a supplementary grant (depending on the parental income), a student travel product, and a loan.