Master's specialisation of Biomedical SciencesMolecular Medicine
Delve into the world of molecular medicine and make a difference in healthcare through molecular knowledge and innovation.
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.
- From molecule to clinic: Molecular Medicine covers the full spectrum of biomedical research, from decoding disease mechanisms at the molecular level, to developing therapeutic strategies across diverse experimental models and preclinical pipelines.
- Unmatched experimental diversity: You will work hands-on with a wide range of research systems, from CRISPR gene editing and live cell imaging to cancer spheroid cultures and biomaterial characterization, in the renowned research facilities of the Radboudumc.
- 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
Understanding how genes, proteins, and cellular components work in diseases is at the core of molecular medicine. This field integrates biology, bioinformatics, chemistry, and medicine to explore molecular structures and mechanisms, uncover genetic and molecular disease origins, and work out interventions to improve on these issues. It's dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and preventing. Molecular medicine rapidly translates laboratory findings into innovative diagnostics and therapies, making it an essential driver of future medical practices and advancements. Within this specialisation, we address questions such as:
- How do genetic mutations contribute to the development of disease at the molecular level?
- What are the latest advances in targeted therapies for treating cancer and other genetic disorders?
- How can we use molecular diagnostics to improve early detection and personalised treatment of diseases?
- What role do molecular pathways play in the progression and treatment of chronic diseases?
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 or communication profile and you will do two internships of your own choice. Your research internship will typically build on the themes you have covered in the specialisation. Beyond deepening your scientific expertise, your internship will help you develop key academic and professional skills, including independent project management, critical appraisal of scientific literature, experimental design, data analysis, and scientific writing to publication standard. You can do your internship at renowned research groups within the Radboudumc, but also at other universities, academic hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, research organisations, and governmental institutes such as RIVM and GGD, both in the Netherlands and abroad.
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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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