Molecular Sciences

In the Molecular Sciences Master's programme, you will learn about all aspects of the functioning and synthesis of molecules. Choose a specialisation at the intersection of chemistry, molecular life sciences, and biology. Deepen your knowledge in areas such as solid-state chemistry, spectroscopy, organic or physical chemistry, or molecular biology. Combine theoretical courses with extensive research internships in a multidisciplinary and international learning environment and get your MSc degree in Molecular Sciences.

Specialisations

  • Chemistry of Life

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences EN

    In this specialisation, you will focus on complex molecular systems in a biological context. You will learn how cells work from a chemist’s perspective and become an expert in the chemistry of all biologically relevant molecules.

  • Medicinal Chemistry

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences EN

    Study all stages of drug development (discovery, design, development, targeted delivery), including the phases of drug activity relating to a drug’s formulation, analysis of its toxicity, and understanding of its pharmacokinetics and -dynamics.

  • Molecular Chemistry

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences EN

    Molecular Chemistry is a creative science, which involves the synthesis of molecules with new biological or physical properties in order to meet scientific or societal challenges. The possibilities are endless!

  • Physical Chemistry

    Master's specialisation of Molecular Sciences EN

    This specialisation aims at unravelling the properties of molecules and materials in great detail, by developing theory and physical instrumentation for advanced spectroscopic experiments.

  • 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.

Why study the Master's Molecular Sciences in Nijmegen?

  • An excellent Master's programme after your Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Molecular Life Sciences, or Science.
  • You can choose the direction you like by choosing from diverse chemical Master’s specialisations, ranging from biochemistry and medicinal chemistry to physical chemistry.
  • Do an internship at leading research groups in the field of organic chemistry and biomolecular chemistry at the Institute for Molecules and Materials (IMM), the Radboud Institute for Molecular Life Sciences (RIMLS), and the Radboud University Medical Center (Radboudumc).
  • In the Master’s Physical Chemistry, you will approach materials science from a molecular perspective, creating new materials or developing ultra-advanced measurement tools.
  • If you are looking for a pure Chemistry Master’s, go for the Molecular Chemistry specialisation, where you will engage in the design, synthesis, and characterisation of molecular structures.


Thinking of getting a teaching qualification?

Are you interested in obtaining your first-degree teaching qualification in chemistry, while also broadening and deepening your subject knowledge? The (Dutch-only) Two-year Educational Master's in Chemistry combines chemistry 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 MSc Molecular Sciences but who lack a (small) part of the admissions criteria might be eligible for a (customised) pre-Master’s in English. This pre-Master's programme is specifically designed to bridge the gap between your prior education and our Master's programme. The content of the programme consists of specific courses from our Bachelor's programme in Chemistry or Molecular Life Sciences and depends on the specialisation that you would like to pursue.

  • Pre-Master's Molecular Sciences

    Pre-Master's EN

    This pre-Master's programme is designed to bridge the gap between your prior education and our Master's programme in Molecular Sciences.