Medical Biology (Biomedical Sciences)
Explore the cellular, molecular and biochemical processes underlying human health and disease in this research-intensive Master's programme. You develop the knowledge and skills to design and conduct biomedical research, gaining extensive experience as a researcher and preparing yourself to contribute to scientific discovery and pursue a career in research and a wide range of other fields that value biomedical expertise.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🩺Understand the cellular, molecular and biochemical basis of medical phenomena
Nov02
Master's Week: 2-6 Nov
Feb08
Master's Week 8 -11 Feb
Here's why you want to study Medical Biology in Amsterdam
Immerse yourself in research
A large part of your MSc is dedicated to research projects. Work on scientific questions that impact real life and develop towards becoming an independent biomedical researcher.
Shape your own path
Choose from seven interconnected tracks spanning the Biomedical Sciences. Your track gives you focus without restricting the research questions and fields you can explore.
Benefit from personal guidance
With no more than 25 students per track, you learn directly from scientists active in the field and receive personal supervision during your research projects.
Connect with leading research institutes in Amsterdam
The programme brings together expertise from SILS, Amsterdam UMC, NKI and Sanquin, connecting you to a broad range of biomedical expertise and research environments.
Is Medical Biology right for you?
This Master's will suit you if you:
- Want to understand the fundamental processes underlying human health and disease;
- are curious about how biomedical knowledge is generated and how you can contribute to it;
- enjoy designing and carrying out research, whether through laboratory experiments or computational approaches;
- want to specialise while retaining the freedom to explore different areas of Biomedical Science;
- are motivated to develop the knowledge and skills required for a career in biomedical research, academia or related fields.
Seven tracks, one flexible programme
Choose from seven tracks to give your MSc a clear scientific focus without being restricted to a fixed pathway. Explore different topics, disciplines and research environments, and shape your programme around your interests and the scientific profile you want to develop.
Medical Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Explore the molecular basis of health and disease through biochemistry, metabolism, and systems biology.
Cell Biology and Advanced Microscopy
Study cell function in health and disease using advanced microscopy and imaging techniques.
Infection and Immunity
Investigate how pathogens and the immune system interact, from molecular mechanisms to antimicrobial resistance.
Developmental and Therapeutic Biology
Explore human development and reproductive biology, and how fundamental insights can contribute to cellular therapies.
Experimental Internal Medicine
Study the mechanisms underlying health and disease across a broad range of biomedical fields in an academic hospital setting.
Oncology
Investigate the molecular and cellular basis of cancer and how new insights can contribute to better diagnosis and treatment.
Cardiovascular Sciences
Explore the fundamental biology of the heart and blood vessels and the mechanisms underlying cardiovascular disease.
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Biomedical Sciences
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 66990
- Location
- Science Park