Master's specialisation of Biomedical SciencesImmunology and Host Defense
Study how our immune system combats disease, uncovering its complex defence mechanisms.
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.
- Deep dive into the immune system in its complexity, plasticity and network.
- Practicing valuable research skills while learning more about diseases that arise from deviations in immunological functioning.
- Learning about innovative therapies leveraging the immune systems’ own mechanisms.
- 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
What will you learn
The specialisation Immunology and Host Defence (IHD) focuses on understanding how the immune system protects the body and what occurs when it malfunctions, leading to disease. The courses cover inflammatory diseases, drug development, cancer immunity, and cell movement. Some of the questions you will deal with:
- How do different immune cells protect us from disease?
- How can inflammatory diseases be studied using cell cultures and animal models?
- How are genetic and immunological targets used in drug development?
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 prospectsResearch
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 immunology and host defense can be done at different world renowned research groups from various departments of the Radboudumc, but there are also plenty 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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