Overview

This unique Master's programme translates disease-related biomedical research into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients. The programme is organised along three major educational themes:

Immunity, infection and inflammation;
Metabolism, transport and motion;
Cell growth and differentiation.

It offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach with the opportunity for specialisation in the form of electives and internships, as well as theoretical courses and two research-training periods. Furthermore, you will receive a thorough training in skills, such as academic writing, applying for grants, and the verbal and written presentation of research results.

Career Prospects

Possible occupations include:

PhD student
Scientific group leader
Clinical research associate
Lecturer
Data specialist
Consultant

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

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Programme Structure

This unique programme translates disease-related biomedical research in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, immunology and genetics into molecular and clinical experimental research in patients.

The MMD programme offers a broad and interdisciplinary approach with the opportunity for specialisation in the form of electives and two research internships.

Courses include:

Introduction to Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
Excellence in communication
Understanding basic statistics using R
Immunity, infection and inflammation
Immunity related disorders and immunotherapy
Core fundamental Metabolism, Transport and Motion
Metabolic disorders
Cell growth and differentiation
Developmental disorders and malignancies
Computational biology & bioinformatics

Omics data analysis and interpretation
And more along with electives

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support)
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support)
31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Health Sciences Immunology View 25 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

Students require proof of excellence, and typically belong to the best 20% of their class

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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General requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree (equivalent to a Bachelor's degree obtained at a Dutch research University (BA or BSc) in life sciences such as Cell Biology, Molecular Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology or Molecular Biology or have completed training which the Board of Examiners deems to be of a comparable content and level.
A Bachelor's degree from a University of Applied Sciences may, in exceptional cases, be accepted for direct admission.

Additional requirements

Degree with results well above average.

A strong motivation to pursue a career in research that is related to the molecular mechanisms of disease.

At least two months of hands-on practical experience in the field of molecular life sciences.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19714 EUR / year

≈ 19714 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €14,709.00 per year
Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €19,714.00 per year

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme

The Radboud Scholarship Programme is a very selective scholarship programme. It offers talented, highly motivated, non-EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a scholarship for a complete English-taught Radboud University Master’s programme. A Radboud Scholarship will reduce your tuition fee to €2,695.-. The scholarship also covers costs for visa, residence permit, health insurance and liability insurance for your stay in the Netherlands (Aon Student Insurance). The costs of living and studying in the Netherlands are not covered by the scholarship. Link: https://www.ru.nl/en/education/scholarships/radboud-scholarship-programme

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