Biomedical Sciences

This Master’s programme is suitable for students who wish to do and apply biomedical research in an innovative, transdisciplinary context. The programme offers a solid base in medical science and its methodologies
(from molecule to man to population, from pathobiology to health technology assessment) along with ample possibilities for professional development in the fields of research, consultancy, and communication. In other words, it is an excellent preparation for a career dedicated to improving human health. 

• Specialisations:

The programme features three specialisations, a choice of which amounts to participating in one of the three leading research institutes of the Radboudumc. These institutes have a methodological orientation that forms the basis of further study of one or more of the biomedical research areas for which the Radboudumc is renowned. The names of the specialisations are: 
• Molecular and cellular research (Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences)*
• Intervention, clinical and population research (Radboud Institute for Health Sciences)
• Medical neuroscience (Donders Institute for Neuroscience)

Unique characteristics:
• Highly practice-based with ample room for internships
• Strong links with research at cutting-edge institutes such as the Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (RIHS) and the Donders Institute for Neuroscience
• Students are welcomed as starting colleagues
• Self-directed learning, that leads to individualised study programme, including self-defined focus area
• Career profiles in research, science communication, and consultancy*
• Personal coaching by established researchers at the Radboudumc
• Availability of partial scholarships
• Free Dutch language courses

Research themes: Healthcare Improvement Science; Nanomedicine; Cancer Development and Immune Defense; Rare Cancers; Tumors of the Digestive Tract; Urological Cancers; Women's Cancers; Infectious Diseases and Global Health; Inflammatory Diseases; Mitochondrial Diseases; Reconstructive and Regenerative Medicine; Renal Disorders; Vascular Damage; Alzheimer's Disease; Disorders of Movement; Neuro-developmental Disorders; Sensory Disorders; Stress-Related Disorders, Clinical Human Movement Sciences

A completed Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or related area

Your foreign Bachelor's degree must be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree obtained at a Dutch research university (BA or BSc). Your Bachelor's degree needs to be in the same area of study as the Master's degree that you are applying for. (E.g. Life sciences, Medical Biology, Biomedical Sciences)

A Bachelor's degree from a university of professional education is not accepted for direct admission. You may be required to follow a Pre-Master's programme first to improve your knowledge of the scientific field, before starting a Master's programme.

Further academic requirements include:

• Basic understanding of human physiology and major pathophysiologic processes of disease
• Scientific research performance for at least 3 months
• Experience with problem-based learning at academic level
• At least two months of hands-on practical experience.

If you have questions concerning your eligibility, please contact the

You have a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or a related discipline (as evaluated by the Board of Examiners) and a strong motivation to succeed.
Your previous education should cover:

• Basic understanding of human physiology and major pathophysiologic processes of disease
• Scientific research performance for at least 3 months
• Experience with problem-based learning at academic level

A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English. Non-native speakers of English* without a Dutch Bachelor's degree or VWO diploma need one of the following:

• TOEFL score of ≥575 (paper based) or ≥90 (internet based)
• IELTS score of ≥6.5
• Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE), with a mark of C or higher

A letter of motivation

In this letter of motivation you should explain:

• Which institute you choose
• Why we should select you for this programme (your expertise and knowledge)
• Why you want to attend this programme

An online knowledge test and an online interview may follow before you are admitted to the programme.

* Applicants are considered to be a native speaker of English if they are from Australia, Canada (with exception of Quebec), Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, UK, USA or South Africa.

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University Nijmegen. Please check which scholarship is applicable in your case.

Orange Tulip Scholarship: Open to students from Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia and China - offers a tuition fee waiver of 6,750 euros and exemption from visa and health insurance costs.

Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships: Open to excellent American students - the grant will be paid in 12 monthly instalments of 1,050 euros, international travel and the cost of the residence permit will be covered.

Erasmus Mundus ERANET: Open for Russian candidates - applicants may be undergraduate exchange students, Master's students, doctorate and post-doctorate candidates, as well as academic and administrative staff.

Sino-Dutch Bilateral Exchange Scholarship: Open to students from China - the Dutch contribution to the scholarship consist of monthly allowance 1,000 euros, international travel costs 1,400 euros, tuition/research fee 1,906 euros, it also covers the cost of visa, insurance and other.

DIKTI-Neso Scholarships: Aimed at lecturers at higher education instituations in Indonesia who wish to pursue a PhD or Master's at a university in the Netherlands. A DIKTI scholarship includes allowances for living expenses, insurance, travel costs, tuition fees and more.

Dutch Student Finance: EU/EEA students and Swiss students under 30 years of age are eligible if they are working at least 56 hours per month in the Netherlands, or have been living in the Netherlands for five years or more. Dutch student finance consists of four components: a basic grant, a supplementary grant (depending on the parental income), a student travel product, and a loan.