Entry requirements
Biomedical Sciences - Cluster Medical Biology
To be eligible for the Medical Biology tracks of the Master's programme in Biomedical Sciences, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Sciences or Psychobiology.
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Additional requirements
- a bachelor’s Grade Point Average (GPA) of 6.5 or higher (according to the Dutch grading system). The GPA is the average of the bachelor’s course grades weighed by course/study load.
- advanced knowledge in Molecular and Cellular biology.
- you must have obtained the Bachelor's degree within 4 years
- you must have completed a Bachelor's Thesis (experimental work) of at least 15 ECTS credits. The subject of the Bachelor's thesis must show affinity with the track and/or cluster of your choice.
Furthermore, the track Infection and Immunity requires advanced (2nd and 3rd year BSc level) knowledge in immunology.
Selection criteria
Up to, but no more than, 240 students are admitted to the Master’s Programme Biomedical Sciences. If more than the maximum number of candidates are found suitable, candidates will be selected on (in random order):
- Study programme
- GPA score
- Study progress Bachelor’s programme
- Subject of Bachelor’s thesis
- Motivation
Requirements for Higher professional education level (HBO) Bachelor’s degree
The programme is also open - with certain restrictions - to students with a Bachelor's degree from a higher vocational training (HBO) programme in Biomedical Sciences or a related area.
Detailed knowledge of chapters 2-8 and 10-14 of "The Cell" (Aberts 5th Edition) is a pre-condition. This will be examined during the intake interview. The individual student's motivation is also a key consideration. There is no schakelprogramma (pre-Master programme) available.
Additional information for international students
International applicants must also fulfil other general entry requirements set by the Faculty of Science regarding academic background, academic average and proficiency in English.