Molecular Life Sciences-Uni

Within this master’s programme students can choose specialisations in: Clinical Molecular Sciences, Molecular Health Sciences, or Bio-electronics and Nanotechnology. Then central themes of the Clinical Molecular Sciences specialisation are molecular mechanisms in disease, molecular diagnostics and therapy in disease, and designing scientific research projects. The Molecular Health Sciences specialisation focuses on the interaction between the genome and environmental factors which are beneficial or adverse with respect to human health. The Bio-electronics and Nanotechnology specialisation explores the interface between biological and electronic systems (for example between neurons and integrated switches), and the broad domain of biosensors. A large part of this specialisation is taught at Hasselt University in Diepenbeek, Belgium. Extensive practical training and a lengthy scientific internship are part of this two-year programme taught in English. Please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl for more detailed information about our master’s programmes.

Admission requirements
Successful applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant (academic) field (minimum 180 ECTS). There is no fixed maximum for the numbers of students accepted to participate in the MLS master’s programmes. Please visit www.maastrichtuniversity.nl or contact our Board of Admission (a.schmitt@facburfdgw.unimaas.nl) for more information on the admission requirements.

Non-EU students must submit a score on the IELTS test (not older than five years at the start of the programme) equal to or higher than 6.5. Applicants are eligible for exemption provided they submit proof of ‘sufficiency’ in their English-language training, e.g., if English is their native tongue or if English language skills were tested before, for instance during their preliminary training at high school. Contact the Board of Admissions for more details.

Master’s Meeting
Are you considering to do a master’s programme in Health, Medicine or Life Sciences?
Please, visit us at our Master’s Meeting on Saturday March 13, 2010 to find out more about all our programmes, admission requirements, application procedures and various features of studying in Maastricht. Teaching staff and current master students will also be present to answer any questions you may have. If you would like to have more information about our Master's Meeting, please contact us through: study-fhml@unimaas.nl

Contact
Student Recruitment Office
Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences
Universiteit Maastricht
P.O. Box 616
6200 MD Maastricht
The Netherlands
Phone: + 31 43 388 5708
E-mail: study-fhml@unimaas.nl
Internet: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

The secret of health
DNA and protein are the secret codes of the human body. Decipher the codes and you will get an insight into bodily processes. In Nijmegen we offer a multidisciplinary Master’s programme in Molecular Life Sciences. Working at the interface of chemistry, biology and medical science, you will not only explore the basic principles of molecules and cells, but also their role in health and disease. This combination of scientific topics translated into medical implications and solutions is unique in the Netherlands.

Top scientists
The programme is closely associated with two institutes that have an excellent international reputation: the Institute of Molecules and Materials and the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences. You will enter a dynamic research environment, work with top scientists, learn about the latest developments in your discipline and conduct research in state-of-the-art laboratories. Thanks to cooperation with the neighbouring University Medical Centre, there is continuous exchange between Lab and Clinic.

Great freedom
You will be given considerable freedom to follow your own interests. Two internships are central to the programme. You choose a specialization and you join a related research group, for example Anthropogenetics, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, Neurobiology or Bioinformatics. You will have your personal tutor who will help you decide which subjects and research to follow. Your second internship will be with a different research group. You can also choose to follow an internship abroad or within a company. In making your choice, you will be able to benefit from the extensive international networks of our scientists.

The programme
The two-year programme (60 EC per year) is structured as follows:

	Two internships (each lasting eight months and each worth 45 EC) to be performed in different departments and each consisting of practical research and a written report (36 EC), a theoretical component (3 EC) and a literature thesis (6 EC)
	Courses in line with your chosen research topic and selected from an extensive list of Master’s level courses (30 EC)

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be awarded a Master of Science degree.

Career prospects
Most of our graduates go on to do a PhD in Nijmegen, at another Dutch university or abroad. Each year our research institutes have a number of PhD vacancies. Some of our graduates find a job as a researcher or manager in the pharmaceutical industry, in the private commercial sector or in research organizations.

Admission requirements

	The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Molecular Life Sciences, (Medical) Biology, Chemistry or Natural Sciences. These degrees must have an adequate multidisciplinary basis (as evaluated by the Examination Committee)
	Fluency in both written and spoken English. A TOEFL score of at least 550 or IELTS 6.5 for non-native English speakers

Application

This Master’s programme begins in September. Registration closes on 1 January for students outside the EEA and on 1 April for students from EEA countries.

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.

More information
www.ru.nl/science
Prof. Gerard Martens (programme content), email: g.martens@ncmls.ru.nl or
Drs. G.T.M. Coppens (administrative aspects), email: g.coppens@science.ru.nl

Programme summary
The Molecular Life Sciences programme focuses on molecules and their properties. It seeks to discover relationships between the physical and chemical properties of molecules, particularly the role of complex molecules in living systems. It is an interdisciplinary programme that combines chemistry, physics and biology. The aim of the programme is to enable students to conduct independent research at the interface of chemistry, biology and physics, or in an applied fi eld such as medicine, the environment, food sciences or (bio)nanotechnology. The programme is tailor-made and thesis-oriented, with the thesis being the culmination of the study.

Your future career
By combining the power of chemistry, physics and biology, graduates are able to make a significant contribution to fundamental and/or applied research in fields such as bionanotechnology, biotechnology, environmental research, the plant, animal and health sciences, biomedical research, nutrition and the food sciences. Our graduates enter careers at universities, research institutes and industrial laboratories. Many enter PhD programmes, while others become science journalists, managers or consultants in government or industry.

Admission
General requirements

	A cumulative grade point average (GPA) – or cumulative average mark – for the Bachelors study which is at least 70% of the highest grade or mark achievable.
	Good mathematic and/or statistic skills.
	Fluency in English, written as well as spoken (TOEFL 550, IELTS 6.0).

More information
For more information, please contact:

Dr. Peter Barneveld
Programme Director
Telephone: +31 (317) 48 49 62
E-mail: peter.barneveld@wur.nl

Joan Wellink
Study Advisor
Telephone: +31 (317) 48 32 66
E-Mail: joan.wellink@wur.nl

Internet: www.mms.wur.nl

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