Career prospects
After your studies
There is considerable demand for experts in the molecular biomedical sciences as well as in their application to the development of treatments for diseases such as cancer, autoimmune and inflammatory disorders, and metabolic diseases.
Graduates in MMD are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge of multidisciplinary research in the mechanisms of disease and in state-of-the-art diagnostic methods and technologies. During the programme, you will develop a highly critical, independent approach to problem-solving. You will also acquire the basic management skills needed to lead R&D projects in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Most of our graduates will enter an international PhD programme to continue with research in academia or industry.
Possible occupations
- PhD student
- Scientific group leader
- Clinical research associate
- Lecturer
- Data specialist
- Consultant
PhD opportunities
The MSc Molecular Mechanisms of Disease aims to provide all skills and knowledge necessary to rapidly enter an international PhD programme. In the Netherlands and many places in Europe, it is impossible to start a PhD programme directly after obtaining a Bachelor's degree. This research Master’s programme seriously increases your chances for obtaining an excellent PhD training position by giving you a mature perspective and a broad range of experimental approaches. In fact, over 80% of our graduates has started a (funded) PhD project.
MMD graduates are excellent candidates for PhD positions at the Radboud university medical centre.
“I think the Radboud University MMD Master’s programme is the perfect stepping stone for a PhD candidate. The intensive curriculum can be very demanding, but it provides you with all the theoretical background and research techniques you could possibly need. Because of its interdisciplinary design and incorporation within the Radboudumc, the programme shows how research is translated into daily clinical practice."
— Ilse van der Werf, MMD student from the Netherlands
Career Support
The Faculty of Medicine has a Career Service team which offers advice for students on career orientation. The Career Service team help students e.g. by supporting them with the creation of their CV, discuss their future plans and organising workshops and events aimed at career orientation.
Why stop learning after graduation?
In order to keep pace with the rapid progress in our current society, you must continue to work on your development even after getting a degree. This allows you to keep up with societal change and make a worthwhile contribution to both your personal development and to wider society. For any questions regarding this lifelong development, Radboud Academy is pleased to help you. So, are you looking to deepen your knowledge after obtaining a Master’s degree? Then a post-master might be something for you. Or do you want to learn to translate your academic skills into an actual job? Then you can participate in our Young Professional Programme after your master's (in Dutch).