Program Overview
The Chemistry for Life at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Chemistry for Life programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry for Life programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 15 EC of compulsory courses: Chemical Biology, Organic Chemistry of Biomolecules, Omics, Systems Chemistry, Instrumental Analysis in (Bio)Molecular Chemistry
- 15 EC of electives: e.g., Behavioural Neuroscience, Molecular and Cellular Neurobiology, Apoptosis, Cellular Imaging in Four Dimensions, Bio-Economy
- Two internships of in total total 90 EC
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Master\'s specialisation in Chemistry for Life
Students with the following prior education in the Netherlands can be admitted:- A Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Molecular Life Science(s) or a related programme in Molecular Sciences from any Dutch University
- A Bachelors degree in Science from Radboud University
- A Bachelors degree in Chemical Technology at one of the Universities of Technology
- Bachelors students with a Bachelor\'s degree of a University College with a major in Science or Chemistry or a related programme, provided that the student successfully completes a premaster programme with a maximum of 30 ec such that he complies to the admission criteria below
- Bachelors students with a degree of a University of Applied Sciences (HBO) in Chemistry or a Molecular Life Sciences-related programme, provided that the student successfully completes a premaster programme with a maximum of 30 ec such that he complies to the admission criteria below
- A Bachelors degree in Chemistry or a related programme in Molecular (Life) Sciences from any European University, provided that
- Student complies to admission criteria below
- Student belongs to top 25% of his class
- A Bachelors degree in a programme in Molecular (Life) Sciences, provided that
- Student complies to admission criteria below
- Student belongs to top 25% of his class
- A TOEFL score of >=575 (paper based) or >=90 (internet based)
- An 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
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,360 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
