Maastricht Science Programme

Maastricht Science Programme offers you the possibility to construct your personal curriculum by choosing courses from a broad offer of science courses in a diverse range of fields: * physics * chemistry * mathematics * biology * neuroscience * entrepreneurship * other interdisciplinary courses Ideal for students with a broad interest in the natural sciences who do not want to be tied down by a predetermined programme. Maastricht Science Programme emphasizes new ways of learning. Through Problem- and Research-Based Learning you are encouraged to explore the material yourself and to apply it to real cases (PBL) and to conduct your own research (RBL). As a student you have a lot of freedom in your curriculum, while being guided intensively by teachers and staff. Maastricht Science Programme in short: * A personal and unique curriculum * A broad offer of science courses * English classes in an international setting * Personal guidance (Academic Advising) * Problem- and Research-Based Learning * Hands-on experience in research and development in cooperation with: - Hasselt University, RWTH Aachen & Hogeschool Zuyd - Companies like DSM & Sabic

Instruction modes

case study, oral presentation, internship, computer exercise, research, research project, research proposal, group assignment, group discussion, practicum, self study, project, laboratory work

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

On the basis of the application, the Board of Admissions will decide whether or not you will be selected for an interview.

Other requirements

1. intake gesprek On the basis of the application, the Board of Admissions will decide whether or not you will be selected for an interview.
2. intake gesprek Basierend auf Ihre Bewerbung entscheidet eine Zulassungsstelle, oder Sie werden zu einem Vorstellungsgespräch eingeladen werden,
3. intake gesprek Op basis van je aanmelding beslist een Board of Admissions of je uitgenodigd wordt voor een intake gesprek
4. taaltoets cijfer Mits je niet aan de specificaties voor Engels voldoet.
5. taaltoets cijfer English is the working language in this programme. You must therefore demonstrate your proficiency in English. No additional proof of English proficiency is required if you are a native English speaker or if you have obtained or will obtain: * an International or European Baccalaureate * a high school diploma in the USA * GCE A-levels * a VWO diploma with a minimum overall grade of 7 in English * Zeugnis der Algemeine Hochschulreife with a minimum overall grade of 8 in English
6. schriftelijk verzoek Met je motivatiebrief (500 tot 1000 woorden) introduceer je jezelf aan de Board of Admissions. In de brief leg je uit waarom je aan Maastricht Science Programme wilt studeren en waarom je denkt dat je geschikt bent voor deze opleiding. Schrijf ook in welke onderwerpen je geïnteresseerd bent en waarom. Beschrijf ook je plannen die je hebt voor na je afstuderen.
7. schriftelijk verzoek Your personal statement (500 to 1000 words) is an important part of your application. It is a means to introduce yourself to the Board of Admissions. In your personal statement you should explain why you want to study at Maastricht Science Programme and why you think you would be suited for Maastricht Science Programme. You should include what subjects you are interested in and what it is that makes these subjects interesting for you. You could also include plans that you already have for after your graduation.