Program Overview
The Medical Epigenomics at Radboud 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 Medical Epigenomics 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 10,879 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,060 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Epigenomics 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
- Compulsory courses (Epigenetics in Health and Disease, Protein Dynamics and Networks, Computational Epigenomics, Trends in Stem Cell Biology)
- Specialisation electives. Examples are:Human Fertility (3 EC)Oncology (3 EC)Principles of Systems Biology (3 EC)Moclecular Mechanisms of Novel Therapeutics (3 EC)Human Genetics (3 EC)
- Human Fertility (3 EC)
- Oncology (3 EC)
- Principles of Systems Biology (3 EC)
- Moclecular Mechanisms of Novel Therapeutics (3 EC)
- Human Genetics (3 EC)
- Philosophy elective and Free electives
- Two international internships
- One or two theses
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
If you want to enter this specialisation, you have to be admitted to the Masters in Medical Biology, in Molecular Life Sciences or in Science. The Examination Board will consider whether or not you have met the requirements that apply for admission to the Master\'s programme of your choice.
Admission requirements for students with a Dutch university Bachelor\'s diploma
In order to get admission to the Masters in Medical Biology, in Molecular Life Sciences or in Science youll need a completed Bachelors degree in one of the following fields of science:
- Medical Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biology, with a minor in Medical Biology, Neurobiology or Medicine
- Molecular Life Sciences
- Science (Radboud University)
- ...or equivalent
Admission requirements for students with a Bachelors degree from a Dutch University College or University of Applied Sciences (HBO)
Its possible to start with this Masters specialisation after a completed HBO Bachelors degree, with a relevant minor or pre-Masters. Relevant Bachelors degrees are for example:
- Laboratory assistant training (all specialisations)
- Secondary teacher training (with qualifications for Medical Biology)
In advance, please make sure to:
- Check which Masters best meets you Bachelors programme: Medical Biology, Biology, Molecular Life Sciences or Science.
- Contact the student advisor of this Masters programme and discuss the options for a minor or pre-Masters.
- Follow a minor or pre-Masters (30 EC) for your specific Masters programme during or after your HBO study programme.
Admission requirements for international students
Entering the Masters specialisation in Medical Epigenomics requires a Bachelors degree in:
- Medical Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biology, with a minor in Medical Biology, Neurobiology or Medicine
- Molecular Life Sciences
- ...or equivalent
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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: 6.5
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
Visit the university profile page to learn more about this institution.
University Profile- Application Deadline Apr, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
