What causes disease? What are the (epi)genetic background of disorders? How do microorganisms in the intestine contribute to health and disease? What are the underlying mechanisms of diseases and what novel strategies can be designed to cure disease?

During the Master’s degree programme in Biomedical Sciences you will be trained to find answers to these questions. The programme is strongly oriented towards the scientific background of health, disease and preclinical research. You will encounter an interdisciplinary environment of basic scientific research at the faculty of science and engineering and the more medical oriented environment of the university medical centre.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant biomedical area you can apply for our two-year programme and excel your career as biomedical researcher or biomedical specialist. We offer tracks related to biology of cancer and immune system, biology of food and nutrition, biology of ageing, and neuroscience. In addition, we offer the unique option to create a custom made biomedical programme that meets your ambitions. Examples are programmes dedicated to virology, (epi)genetics, regenerative medicine, big data management, computational biology and many other areas on which the University of Groningen has a world-wide leading position.

For those who have the ambition to go into industry, policy making, become a consultant, or pursue a biomedical position in any other field NOT related to research, we also offer the Science, Business and Policy (SBP) track. Both the research programmes and the SBP track are tailored to align ambitions and career perspectives of the individual student and are designed under supervision of an experienced (associate) professor.

An unique aspect of the research programme is that up to 75% of the programme can be spent on independent research projects in which you join a research-group to experience science according to the principle of ‘learning by doing’, under the guidance of a researcher. You will be embedded in a research group and fully experience what it takes to be a researcher. For those that have the aspiration to become an industrial researcher, there is also an option to do a research-project within a company.

In addition to offering research-projects we provide a variety of courses to learn about microbiota, computational biology, big data management etc… and any other novel area in the emerging field of biomedical sciences. Apply to our degree programme if you are looking for a dynamic and unique Master’s degree with great career perspectives.

Facts & Figures
Degree MSc in Biomedical Sciences Course type Master Duration 24 months (120 ECTS) Croho code 66990 Language of instruction English Start September Faculty Science and Engineering
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Why study this programme in Groningen?
Mentor system in which a dedicated professor guides you through the programme
Unique option to compose a programme that fits your personal interests, ambitions or career
The option to conduct a research project abroad, using the extensive global network of our scientists
Tracks in “biology of ageing”, “biology of cancer and immune system”, “biology of food and nutrition” and “neuroscience”
Unique multidisciplinary setting of leading scientist and biomedical speciali
Programme
Curriculum
2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

Programme options
Biology of Ageing (Research track) (track)
General research programme (track)
Biology of Cancer and Immune System (Research track) (track)
Biology of Food and Nutrition (Research track) (track)
Neuroscience (Research track) (track)
Science, Business & Policy (track)
Study abroad
Study abroad is recommended
For an average of 20 weeks
Maximum of 60 EC
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America.

A, China, South-East Asia, and South America.

Entry requirements
Dutch diploma
International diploma
Transfer options

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Admission requirements
Specific requirements More information
knowledge minimum
Sufficient English proficiency on VWO level is required.

previous education
University Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or related field focusing on knowledge and skills at the interface of molecular and cellular biology, organic chemistry and biochemistry, integrative physiology and behaviour, and medical sciences.

Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

other admission requirements
BEFORE YOU APPLY Make sure to visit ‘MSc Application Procedure’ at https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission for all the necessary information about the procedure and admission requirements.

University Of Groningen Neuroscience

Degree MSc in Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences (research)

Course type Research master Duration 24 months (120 ECTS) Croho code 60615

Language of instruction English Start

September Faculty Science and Engineering

Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
Are you interested in the neural basis of cognition, the mechanisms of neurodegeneration or the evolution of behaviour?

In this programme, you can study the function and mechanisms of the brain and behaviour from three different perspectives:

Animal and Human Behavioural Neurosciences (B-track)
Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Modelling (C-track)
Molecular and Clinical Neuroscience (N-track)
In these tracks, you will deepen your knowledge of the aims and methods of your chosen domain (See “Programme” for more info). In addition, thanks to integrated courses and links between tracks, you will get a unique opportunity to acquire multi-disciplinary skills and training in the neurosciences.

The main focus of this Research Master is to train students to become independent researchers. For this purpose, a large portion of the programme is devoted to two research projects (in total 70 ECTS) in which the students are embedded in research groups to conduct their own experiments. Students are encouraged to perform one of these research projects abroad.

The BCN Research Master is one of the best Neuroscience master programmes of the Netherlands (Dutch Higher Education Guide 2017 – Keuzegids Masters 2017).

Admission to the programme is selective, based on the applicant’s academic credentials and motivation (See “Entry Requirements” for details).

Why study this programme in Groningen?
Awarded ‘Top Rated Programme’ label (Keuzegids Masters 2017/2018/2019)
Excellent research facilities including University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), NeuroImaging Center and Centre for Life Sciences
More than 75% enrolment in PhD projects after graduation
Integrated teaching by top researchers from three faculties in small groups
Students collaborate in stable cohorts during the 2 years
Programme
Curriculum
2-year programme; credits per year: 60 ECTS; most courses are 5 ECTS.

For the complete curriculum, please see: https://www.rug.nl/(…)&pOptionsState=block

Programme options
Animal and Human Behavioural Neurosciences (B-track) (specialization)
Molecular and Clinical Neuroscience (N-track) (specialization)
Cognitive Neuroscience and Cognitive Modelling (C-track) (specialization)
Study abroad
Study abroad is recommended
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer study abroad possibilities at a number of partner institutions. Our partners include top-100 universities in Europe (for example in Germany, UK, and Sweden) and in the USA, China, South-East Asia, and South America. Our exchange programmes have a typical duration of one semester and count toward your final degree.

Tuition fees

Nationality	Year	Fee	Programme form
EU/EEA	2021-2022	€ 1084	full-time
non-EU/EEA	2021-2022	€ 17416	full-time

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