Program Overview
The Medical Biology 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 Medical Biology 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
- Tuition: EUR 10,879 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Biology 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
- Compulsory courses (e.g. Transport and Metabolomics, Molecular therapy, Trends in Stem Cell Biology, Translational Genomics, Computational Epigenomics, Epigenomics in Health and Disease, Protein Dynamics and Networks, Behavioural Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience, etc.)
- Specialisation electives
- Philosophy elective
- Free electives
- One or two internships
- One or two theses
- Researchers at universities or in companies
- Supervisors of clinical trials
- Consultants
- Lecturers
- Teachers
- Research/education
- Health care
- Business services
- Industry
- Government
- Trade
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A completed Bachelor\'s degree in Medical Biology or related area
The equivalent of a Dutch Bachelor´s degree in a relevant biological subject. If there are gaps in your knowledge you will be able to follow an additional programme (30 EC) (to be evaluated by the examinations commission);2. A proficiency in English
Fluency in both written and spoken English. In order to meet these requirements international applicants should have:- TOEFL score of >575 (paper based) or >90 (internet based)
- IELTS score of >6.5
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), with a mark of C or higher
Please visit the programme\'s website for more detailed information on requirements!
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 10,879 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 10,879 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
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
