Biomedical Sciences-Uni

Improving human health
You’re fascinated by medical science, your ambition is to improve human health, but you don’t want to be a clinician? Then Biomedical Sciences may be just the programme for you. This Master’s programme provides you with a solid basis in methodology, statistics and biostatistics, laboratory research and communication skills. As a researcher in an academic, corporate or public healthcare organisation you will be able to work on a wide range of issues.

Unique specializations
You choose one of the six specializations offered by the University as your main subject (major). These specializations are directly linked to top research at the Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS) and the Nijmegen Centre for Evidence-based Practice (NCEBP). Both institutes have a strong international reputation and you will have the opportunity to participate in their research.
Nijmegen scientists lead the field in Toxicology and Pathobiology – two of the specializations offered in the Master’s programme. The specialization Clinical Human Movement Sciences stands out because of its strong clinical orientation and its emphasis on revalidation science. For students from abroad, Occupational and Environmental Health is a particularly interesting specialization because Dutch legislation is seen internationally as leading in the field. Within this specialization there is a new additional programme – Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA).

Personal coach
A recent evaluation committee judged that this programme – when compared to similar programmes elsewhere in the Netherlands – was clearly the best. In particular, they commended our unique system of subject area tutors. As a Master’s student you will be advised and supported in your choice of internships and theoretical education – and in your career – by a professional who will act as your personal coach. In addition, you will have plenty of opportunity to follow your own interests and you will be able to work in small groups on challenging topics.

The programme
This programme takes two years. You choose one (or possibly two) of the six specializations as your major subject. During your first year you will follow the mandatory modules associated with this choice. You will then carry out your research internships and choose your electives. The programme is structured as follows:

	Modules in your major subject area (22 EC)
	Major internship (48 EC)
	Minor internship (17 EC)
	Elective courses (33 EC)

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

PhD track
Those students interested in a PhD project at the NCEBP can follow an additional programme in Evidence-based Practice, which is complementary to the major subject areas Health Technology Assessment, Epidemiology and Occupational and Environmental Health. Within your major you will explore the theory behind evidence-based practice, participate in research and attend the seminars of the NCEBP. In this way you will be able to qualify for the available PhD positions within this cutting-edge research institute.

Career prospects
Employers are impressed by the quality of our interns and graduates. In particular, they praise their analytical skills and independent approach. Our Master’s programme gives you the qualifications you need for a career in academia, research institutes, government agencies, teaching hospitals, public health organizations or in the pharmaceutical and medical industry. About 40% of our graduates first complete a PhD and there are many vacancies for PhD projects every year in Nijmegen.

Admission requirements

	The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science or a related discipline (evaluated by the Board of Examiners)
	A letter with your CV and/resume explaining why you wish to follow this line of study followed by a personal interview (in person or by phone)
	Fluency in both written and spoken English: a TOEFL score of least 600 or IELTS 7 for non-native English language 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/master/bms/
Study advisor: Hilde Swinkels, email: bms@owi.umcn.nl

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