Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.63 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 25.1 k / Year(s)  
80 place StudyQA ranking:8307 Duration:24 months

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The MSc Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment (MMIT) is a two-year selective programme designed to educate motivated students through a challenging and high-quality multidisciplinary curriculum. Whether you aspire to work in or outside academia, we will prepare you for a successful career in (bio)medical and pharmaceutical sciences. The programme is unique in that all the courses focus on how to become a successful independent researcher. Right from the start, you will learn to become a critical evaluator of current research, develop your own ideas, and define the kind of researcher you want to become.

Programme schedule

Year 1

Experimental Techniques in Research (9 EC)
Mechanisms of Disease and Innovative Therapies (11 EC)
Capita Selecta (5 EC)
Fit for Practice 1 (3 EC)
Introduction Research Project I (2 EC)

Research Project I (30 EC)

Year 2

Electives (15 EC)      
PhD Project Proposal (8 EC)      
Capita Selecta (5 EC)  
Fit for Practice 2 (2 EC)  
Research Project II (33 EC)
Previous education

With a bachelor's degree in the fields of biology, pharmacy, life science and technology or (bio)medical sciences you are admissible. If you have another degree background the selection committee will determine whether your background meets the admission requirements. Feel free to contact us for advice.

Curriculum Vitae (CV)

You will need to send us an up-to-date CV

assessment interview

After the initial selection process, a number of applicants will be invited by the selection committee for an interview. We offer the option of conducting the interview online, so you do not need to travel to Groningen. During the interview, you will be asked to present one of your BSc courses, the highlights of a predefined scientific manuscript and to elaborate on your motivation to apply for the Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment programme.

language test

Please make sure to consult https://www.rug.nl/(...)anguage-requirements for more information about the accepted language tests and the required minimum scores.

reference letter

You will need to submit one academic reference letter.

(motivation-) letter

The motivation letter is an opportunity for you to convey your enthusiasm, goals, and suitability for the MSc Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment programme. Make sure to describe your expectations for the programme and how it aligns with your future career plans. Additionally, emphasize the qualities and experiences that make you the right fit for MMIT.

other admission requirements

We prioritize high-quality education and provide a small-scale learning environment to ensure personal attention and the growth of our students. In order to maintain an engaging learning experience, our programme has a limited number of spots available each year, accepting a maximum of 35 students.

To ensure the best fit and experience for our students, we have a thorough selection procedure as part of the admission process. You can find more about the selection procedure on our dedicated page.


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.

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Funding opportunities
Several scholarships are available for international students who are motivated to study Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes, as well as for exchanges, short courses and research stays at our university.

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