Program Overview
The Infection and Immunity at Utrecht University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Infection and Immunity 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 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Utrecht, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Infection and Immunity programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Clinical immunology
- Bacterial pathogenesis
- Virology
- Signalling and techniques in I&I
- Vaccines
- Symposium I&I
- Introducing life sciences
- Life sciences seminar
- Entrepreneurship and innovation in life sciences & health seminar
- Communicating life sciences
- Academic writing
- History of medicine and the biomedic
- Career orientation & professionalisation
- Science and society
- English for academic purposes
- Laboratory animal sciences
- Radiation safety 5b
- Basics of biostatistics
- Biology of disease - infection and immunity
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- You have a University Bachelors Degree (equivalent to a Dutch Bachelors Degree) in: Biomedical sciences; Biology; Molecular life sciences; Chemistry; Biotechnology; Other relevant science programme
- You are able to demonstrate in depth knowledge and insight in the field of Infection and Immunity as demonstrated by 15 EC earned in total in these fields. Preferably one of the followed courses is level Bachelor year 3. In depth (level Bachelor year 2 and 3) knowledge of and insight in: immunology, virology and/or prokaryotic microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology.
- Basic knowledge in biostatistics.
- Proof of your proficiency in English (CAE- Level B, CPC- Grade C).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,201 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Utrecht 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 Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Utrecht, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
