Biomolecular Sciences

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The Top Programme Biomolecular Sciences is a selective track of the Master's degree programme in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology and will educate you at an advanced level.

The Top Programme in the MSc Molecular Biology & Biotechnology prepares you for conducting top quality research in the field of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The research you will be engaged in during the programme is closely connected to the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), This research institute has an international reputation within the covering field of synthetic biology.

During this programme you acquire top quality research competences; you become highly attractive for a research career in the area of Biomolecular Sciences. Often you will continue your career by starting PhD research.

An advanced curriculum, including one semester of comprehensive courses, must be successfully completed in order to receive the special annotation of the Top programme on the diploma supplement for Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. Admission is highly selective.

Job perspectives
When you have finished the Top Programme in Biomolecular Sciences, you have excellent opportunities to continue your academic career via a subsequent PhD study. Various Top programme students even received offers for PhD positions during their Master's research projects.

You will also have an excellent background to obtian a position in R&D laboratories in Life Sciences industries.

Job examples

* PhD research position
* R&D position in Applied Sciences institutions or Life Sciences industries

2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

Study abroad

* Study abroad is recommended

* grade listPlease supply a survey of your academic study results. * language testProof of English proficiency is required (TOEFL 237, Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English), with the exception of students whose native language is English. * matching procedure The Admissions Board will decide whether you can be admitted to the Masters degree programme. The Board may decide that you have to take supplementary courses or follow a bridging programme before being admitted. * previous educationA Bachelors degree in one of the following fields:Biology or Life Science & Technology, including a major in Molecular Life SciencesBiology, Biomedical Sciences or equivalent, including a major or minor in Molecular Biology, or courses on General Chemistry, Bioinformatics and BiotechnologyChemistry, including the specialization Biochemistry or Biophysical Chemistry, the major 'Chemistry of Life', or equivalent. * reference letterIn order to be considered for admission to the programme, your application should contain letters of reference. * written requestIn order to be considered for admission to the programme, your application should contain a motivation letter. * other admission requirements * Attach a complete curriculum vitae to your application; * For EU students who do NOT wish to apply for the University of Groningen Talent grant, the deadline of application for the Top programme Biomolecular Sciences is April 1st. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 TOEFL iBT® test: 92

Accreditation

Accredited by the Dutch Government