Why study Human Biology in Nijmegen?
The Master's specialisation Human Biology combines fundamental human biology with clinical studies in a strong translational way. It provides you with extensive biological knowledge and experience in working with animal and patient samples. This trains you to translate fundamental biomedical discoveries for applied clinical practice and public health issues.
Why study Human Biology?
- This unique programme bridges the gap between fundamental biomedical research and clinical treatments.
- Radboud biologists and clinicians stand out in the fields of animal and human physiology, human genetics and disease, and molecular and cellular biomedical studies.
- Get the chance to do an internship at research institutes related to Human Biology, such as the Radboud Institute for Health Sciences (RIHS), Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS) and the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition, and Behaviour (DI).
- Explore international internship opportunities through our network of cooperating research groups.
- Our student advisors are known for their approachability, quick responses, and for truly thinking along with you. Their commitment is unmatched! Don't hesitate to contact us with any questions.
- Create your personal pathway to further education through a flexible pre-Master's programme or minor, whether you're coming from a university of applied sciences or research university.
Do you want to know more about what Radboud University has to offer?
In our Human Biology programme
- You combine fundamental human biology with clinical studies
- You gain extensive biological knowledge and experience, working with both animal and patient samples
- You learn to apply fundamental biomedical discoveries to applied clinical practice and public health issues