Master's specialisation of Biomedical SciencesDevelopment of Cell, Drug and Gene Therapies
From innovation to impact: Explore the multidisciplinary landscape of developing cell, drug and gene-based therapies, and discover how to tailor these and navigate pathways to provide treatments for rare diseases.
Something for you?
- This specialisation is part of the Master’s programme of Biomedical Sciences in which you shape your own learning path by choosing a specialisation, a career profile, electives and internships.
- Explore the full multidisciplinary landscape of developing novel therapies, including cell, gene, and drug-repurposing modalities.
- Learn how to navigate the translational pathway from preclinical discovery to clinical application, regulatory approval, and patient access.
- In the second year, you choose one of the following career profiles: Communication, Consultancy, Entrepreneurship or Research.
- You compliment your programme with up to four elective courses which allows you to explore other Biomedical topics.
- With two internships (one research internship and one profile internship) you have ample opportunity to develop your professional skills in practice.
Admission requirements
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- Main language
- English (100%)
- Study duration
- 2 years (120 EC)
- Start
- September
- Contact hours
- 15-20
- Programme format
- Full time
- Degree
- Master of Science, specialisation of Biomedical Sciences
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medical Sciences
- CROHO code
- 66990
- Accreditation
- NVAO
What will you learn
Development of Cell, Drug and Gene Therapies (CDGT) is designed to equip Biomedical Sciences master's students with the expertise needed to navigate the complex journey of CDGT development. To learn how to bring drugs and innovative therapies to (even few) patients, the entire pipeline will be covered, from preclinical research and clinical trials to regulatory approval and ethical considerations. With this foundation, you can contribute across multiple sectors, including academic, industrial, and regulatory settings. Examples of questions to be addressed:
- Which emerging molecular and cellular tools are available, and how can these be implemented as therapies?
- Which methods and techniques can be used to test the potential of innovative therapies?
- What are the unique hurdles in developing therapies for rare diseases?
- How does one set-up a clinical trial for small patient populations?
- How do regulatory requirements and pathways shape the development and approval of advanced therapies or approaches?
- How do ethical, economical and societal considerations (such as safety and pricing) influence treatment approval and access?
Future career opportunities
This master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences will teach you refined research skills. However, at Radboud University we understand that not everyone wants to become a researcher. A biomedical scientist has lots of options. To help kick-start your career after graduation we offer you different career profiles. There are mandatory courses connected to each profile.
Career prospects
Research
You will choose a research, consultancy, communication or entrepreneurship profile and you will do two internships of your own choice. One research internship and one profile internship. Internships in the field of Development of CDGT can be done at different world renowned research groups from various departments of the Radboudumc, but there are also plenty of opportunities at other locations in the Netherlands or abroad. We have many connections with research institutes, companies, and universities all over the world. So the possibilities are endless!
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If you are going to follow this Master's programme, you will pay an annual tuition fee. There are different tuition rates. The amount depends on your personal situation.
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