Microbiology

Radboud Universiteit

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Deze opleiding

This Master's specialisation focuses on improving health and environment, and providing in-depth insight into present-day clinical microbiology and microbial research in general.

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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc
typeregulier, 120 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66860
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

In this specialisation you will study the interface between fundamental and applied ecology and medical microbiology. As a Master's student you will be part of a Microbiology research department that is at the forefront in the areas of environmental, medical, and molecular microbiology.

Microbiology at Radboud University focuses on the functioning of microorganisms and their potential for improving our health and the environment. Think of applications in energy-efficient societal waste processing or next generation vaccines. As the programme contains more than one year of academic research, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in microbial research.

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

You will be able to work with state-of-the-art bio-reactors, electron microscopy and mass spectroscopy equipment, and facilities for molecular methods.
  • You will follow medical as well as general microbiology courses, enabling you to choose the topics that interest you the most.
  • The research of the Microbiology department at Radboud University has been bestowed with the most prestigious science prizes, including three ERC Advanced Grants, a Spinoza Prize, and two Gravitation Grants.
  • We offer internships at multiple related research institutes, such as the department of Ecological Microbiology, the department of pediatrics (Radboudumc), the department of Internal Medicine (Radboudumc) and the department of Medical Microbiology (Radboudumc).
  • Teaching takes place in small groups and in a stimulating, personal setting.


Onderwijs

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objectives
This specialisation consists of:
  • Compulsory courses (18 EC)
  • Specialisation electives (15 EC)
  • Philosophy elective (3 EC)
  • 2 Internships (at least one track related internship; 2 x 36 EC)
  • 2 Literature theses (2 x 6 EC)
teachers
The courses take place in a very stimulating, personal setting. The lecturers are open to any question you might have on the course matter. They can also provide you with advice on internships or other study-related choices.
study abroad
You can choose to perform your elective courses or internship(s) abroad. There are for example close contacts with the Max Planck Institute in Germany. For other possibilities, you can always contact a lecturer or the student advisor.

De stad

studievereniging

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studievereniging biologie en medische biologie

Keuzehulp

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Studievergelijker

1/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Microbiology
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
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NAN% vrouw
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100% Engelstalig
2/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Science in Society
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
3/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Conservation and Restoration Ecology
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
4/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Science, Management and Innovation
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
5/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Adaptive Organisms
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
6/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Environment & Sustainability
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
7/17 Radboud University Nijmegen
Biology
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
8/17 Leiden University
Biology and Education
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
50% Nederlandstalig
50% Engelstalig
9/17 Leiden University
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
74 eerstejaars
48% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
10/17 Leiden University
Biology and Science Communication and Society
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
11/17 Leiden University
Evolutionary Biology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
12/17 Leiden University
Biology and Business Studies
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
13/17 Leiden University
Biology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
20 eerstejaars
75% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
14/17 Leiden University
Biodiversity and Sustainability
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
74 eerstejaars
48% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
15/17 Leiden University
Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology
€ 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur
74 eerstejaars
48% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
16/17 University of Groningen
Biology
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur
? eerstejaars
NAN% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
17/17 Wageningen University
Biology
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€ 282 gemiddelde kamerhuur
10 eerstejaars
70% vrouw
? uur contacttijd/week
100% Engelstalig
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.

Na de studie

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Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt

This Master's specialisation is an exellent preparation for a career in research, either at a university or at a company or governmental institute. Every year, Radboud University offers about 5 to 10 PhD positions in this field of research. Of course, many graduates also apply for a PhD position at related departments in the Netherlands, or abroad.

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Contact

Admission Office

For general questions and questions on the admission procedure for international students

E: admissionoffice@ru.nl
T: +31 24 362 34 56
Conny Mooren

Student advisor; for programme-related questions

E: biology@ru.nl
T: +31 24 365 22 81
Meer informatie?
Bezoek de website van deze opleiding.

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