Biomolecular Sciences

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

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Deze opleiding

Are you interested in unravelling essential processes in living cells in order to understand 'life' at a molecular level? Would you like to excel in biomolecular sciences and use frontier know-how to solve fundamental questions or develop biobased industrial or medical applications?

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locatieGroningen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code60616
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

This Master's programme has a selection procedure. For more information about the selection procedure, please check here.

Biomolecular sciences is a very internationally oriented research and development field that benefits from strong multidisciplinary know-how in genetics, microbiology, molecular cell biology, computational and structural biology, biochemistry, and systems biology. During this Master’s programme, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills through upper-level theoretical and practical training. You will become highly competent in molecular biology, as well as in the more applied aspects of these fields. This will give you excellent prospects for an independent career in an academic, medical, or industrial research environment, or as a scientific consultant for the public or private sector.

The programme content is organized by the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) and obviously teaching is closely related to the research performed at this institute. Research at GBB is strongly fundamental and curiosity-driven and contains specializations in the following areas:

This selective Master's degree programme is designed for students primarily aiming for a career in research. The programme has been designed for a start at the beginning of the academic year. Students who would like to start during the academic year and/or aim for a career that focuses on the business and policy side of science are referred to our Master’s programme in Biology.

Studying and research as a Master's student
Discovering new drugs

Waarom aan de University of Groningen?

  • Linked to the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), which has an excellent international reputation in molecular biology and biotechnology, covering the fields of systems, chemical, and synthetic biology.
  • Internationally oriented research and business domain, with a network in R&D at academia and (biotech) industry
  • Possibility to join the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition in Boston
  • Over one year of the Master's programme is entirely
  • Our Faculty is the home of Ben Feringa, the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, and Frits Zernike, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.


Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs100% en
avondonderwijsn.v.t.
afstandsonderwijsn.v.t.
study abroad
Exchange: All our science and engineering programmes offer possibilities to study abroad 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.

Toelating en kosten

startmomenten

1 september 2024

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 24200

1 september 2025

aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend

This Master's programme has a selection procedure, the Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.

For a more elaborate explanation of the selection procedure, please have a look here. You will need to fill out the checklist to explain why you are applying for this Master's degree programme (questions to be addressed are outlined on the form).

Provide two reference letters (non EU applicants) or provide the names of those we may contact for reference (EU applicants) using the application form.
Provide a bachelor thesis or another individually written report of an academic assignment. If such a report is not available an assignment will be given by the Board of Admissions.




toelatingseisen

vooropleiding
Other comparable university Bachelor's degree on decision of the Admissions Board. Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission

An academic Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or Molecular Genetics. This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The Admissions Board determines whether the specific contents of this/these course(s) meet the admission requirements of the Biomolecular Sciences programme.

basiskennis
English proficiency on VWO level is required.

studie kosten
bron: University of Groningen
bedrag kostenpost
€ 9500.00levensonderhoudper jaar
€ 75.00inschrijvingsgeldin het eerste jaar
€ 500.00studiematerialenper jaar
€ 750.00visa/permitvoor de gehele opleiding

De stad

studievereniging

GLV Idun
Groninger LevenswetenschappenVereniging Idun is the study association for Biology, Life Science & Technology, Biomedical Engineering, and their connecting master programs.
The association organises various activities, from social activities, like our weekly drinks, or even traveling abroad. In addition, Idun also organizes career/education-related activities like company visits and lunch lectures. GLV Idun contributes to a fun student time by bringing students together, and preparing her members for their career ahead!

aan het woord: studenten en docenten

Mink Sieders
I spend a large amount of my time in the lab, which I enjoy

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a major in Biomedical Sciences. During the second year of my Bachelor’s programme, I developed an interest in microbiome research and saw myself becoming a researcher in that field. I chose the Master’s in Biomolecular Sciences because I was interested in the research topics and the associated labs, and because I like how the programme strongly focuses on preparing you for a career in science, either in academia or industry...
Because of this internship I have spent a large amount of my time in the lab, which I enjoy.This Master’s programme offers a lot of flexibility in discovering and pursuing your interests. You are well supervised, but you also have your own responsibilities. There is a wide range of elective courses to choose from, and I like to select courses that expose me to new and unfamiliar subjects so that I can discover my strengths and interests.Next year, I hope to study abroad and start a PhD programme after completing my Master’s. My ultimate goal is to lead my own research group and contribute to research on a daily basis.


lees verder ...
studenten
onderzoeker
Improving enzymes to make them suitable for use in industry (research example)

The group of our Prof. Dr. Marco Fraaije at the University of Groningen is involved in a project called ROBOX co-funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 Programme for Research and Innovation. The ROBOX project brings together leading experts from Europe's top universities together with the biotechnology industry. Cutting edge biotechnology is brought to the next level to eventually replace classical chemical processes with biotechnology using enzymes - nature's most sophisticated machines.

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/2 University of Groningen
Biomolecular Sciences
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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NAN% vrouw
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2/2 VU University Amsterdam
Biomolecular Sciences
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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NAN% vrouw
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Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

Biomolecular scientists, graduates of the Master's degree programme in Biomolecular Sciences, can pursue:
  • A PhD in the areas of biomolecular sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemistry or molecular biotechnology
  • An R&D position in life sciences or the medical, pharmaceutical or food industries
  • A role as scientific advisor in a company

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Potentiële beroepen

directeur onderzoekinstelling wiskunde, natuurwetenschappen (inclusief onderzoek doen)
manager onderzoekinstelling wiskunde, natuurwetenschappen (groot bedrijf)
bron: CBS

Contact

Academic Advisors FSE

For questions regarding the programme

W: Academic Advisors FSE
studyscience@rug.nl Study Science

For students who are interested in a Campus Tour or who have other general questions

E: studyscience@rug.nl
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