Medical Biology

Are you going to bridge the gap between early biomedical research results and clinical practice? Or would you rather study DNA, RNA and/or proteins in the laboratory? In this Master’s programme you will work to get a deep understanding of the mechanisms acting in human in health and disease at the molecular, cellular and system levels. You can choose between the following specialisations.

Specialisations

  • Human Biology

    Master's specialisation of Medical Biology EN

    Combine fundamental human biology with clinical studies. Bridge the gap between biomedical research results and clinical practice. Get the chance to work together with scientists from highly regarded research groups.

  • Medical Epigenomics

    Master's specialisation of Medical Biology EN

    How do all different types of cells each perform their own specific task? The explanation lies in the epigenome: a heritable, cell type-specific set of chromosomal modifications, which determines cell identity and regulates gene expression.

  • Neurobiology

    Master's specialisation of Medical Biology EN

    Would you like to understand the brain from a multidisciplinary point of view? In this specialisation, you will study the brain across spatial scales, from molecule to whole human brains. Learn about the organisation and functioning of the brain.

  • Science, Management and Innovation

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Medical Biology, Biology, Master's in Mathematics and Computing Science EN

    In Science, Management and Innovation (SMI) you will gain expertise addressing societal challenges, work towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn to speak in the languages of policy and business.

  • Science in Society

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Medical Biology, Biology, Master's in Mathematics and Computing Science EN

    How can we improve the interaction between science and society? What societal and ethical responsibilities do scientific experts have? What does it take for scientific knowledge to make an impact outside of the laboratory? If you are interested in question like these, enrol in this Master’s specialisation to learn how science and society shape each other and how to make science better—for us.

Thinking of getting a teaching qualification?

Are you interested in obtaining your first-degree teaching qualification in biology, while also broadening and deepening your subject knowledge? The (Dutch-only) Two-year Educational Master's in Biology combines biology subjects, didactics and internships, which trains you to become a teacher for secondary or higher education.

Pre-Master's

Students who'd like to study Master's in Medical Biology but who lack a (small) part of the admissions criteria might be eligible for a (customised) pre-Master’s in English. The content of the programme consists of specific courses from our Bachelor's programme in Biology and depends on the specialisation that you intend to choose in the Master’s programme. The content and duration of the pre-Master’s are determined and on an individual basis. 

  • Pre-Master's Medical Biology

    Pre-Master's EN

    This pre-Master's programme is especially designed to bridge the gap between your prior education and our Master's in Medical Biology. The content and duration of the pre-Master’s are determined and constructed per individual student.