Master’s ProgrammeMaster’s ProgrammeBiomedical Sciences

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In the heart of Western Europe

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Situated in the Netherlands

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In the centre of Nijmegen

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Biomedical Sciences

• Two-year international MSc

• Aim of the programme:An excellent preparation for anyone contemplating a career dedicated to improving human health by doing biomedical research or apply research in practice.

Biomedical Sciences

Six major subject areas

• Human pathobiology

• Toxicology

• Clinical human movement sciences

• Occupational and environmental health

• Epidemiology

• Health technology assessment

* Unique opportunity to combine two majors

Biomedical Sciences

Tracks (optional):

• Infectious diseases

• Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA)

* Tracks can be chosen in combination with a

major

Biomedical Sciences

• Personal guidance by subject area tutor

• Choose one or more minor subjects

• Development of reporting skills

* Minor subject at least 22 EC

Research profileTwo majors

or major and track

Major internship

Electives

Minor internship*

Modules Major

48 EC

17 EC

27.5 – 38.5 ECFree electives 11 EC

16.5 – 27.5 EC

2 Research internships

Electives

Modules Major / Tracks

76 EC

0 - 11 EC

33 – 44 EC

Programme design

Human pathobiology

Courses

• Cause and effect in tissue damage

• Repair and regeneration of tissues and organs

• Cellular communication in health and disease

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS)

Toxicology

Courses and Topics

• Chemical mutagenesis and carcinogenesis

• Occupational toxicology

• Clinical toxicology

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS)

Clinical human movement sciences

Courses and Topics

• Introduction to clinical human movement sciences

• Design and analysis of small scale experiments

• Tissue: Biomechanics and engineering

• Clinical exercise physiology

• Neural control of movement and posture

• Clinical rehabilitation sciences

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Neuroscience and

Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Occupational and environmental health

Courses and Topics

• Health surveillance

• Risk assessment

• Occupational toxicology

• Accidents and disasters involving hazardous substances

• Ergonomics and consultancy

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Epidemiology

Courses and Topics

• Risk assesment

• Genetic epidemiology

• Infectious disease epidemiology

• Multivariable statistical methods

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Health technology assessment

Courses and Topics

• Cost-effectiveness of health care

• Policy research

• Outcome assessment

• Evidence from secondary research

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Track: Infectious diseases

• In combination with a major in Health technology assessment, Epidemiology or Human pathobiology

• Links with research at the Nijmegen Centre for Evidence-Based Practice (NCEBP), Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS) and Nijmegen Institute for Infection Inflammation and Immunity (N4i)

• Courses in immunology, pediatric/severe/neglected infectious diseases, public health in international perspective, epidemiology, modeling, and economic aspects

• Global orientation of courses in line with dynamics of infectious diseases

• Two-year programme for majors in Occupational and environmental health or Toxicology

• Jointly offered by Faculty of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Sciences

Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA)

Course programme

General courses4 week modules, 5.5 EC

2 Internships

Research profileMajor intership (MSc Thesis): 32 weeksMinor Internship, > 12 weeks

Course programme

Electives

• Animal testing and 'in vitro' alternatives / Radiation safety

• Drug research according to Good Clinical Practice

• Design and analysis of small scale experiments

• Research and development of drugs

• Communication of biomedical information

• Policy analysis and management

• Health monitoring

• Implementation of biomedical evidence

• Qualitative research

Career perspectives

What biomedical scientists become• Pathobiologists

• Toxicologists

• Epidemiologists

• Researchers at universities and companies

• Supervisors of clinical trials

• Consultants

• Lecturers

• Policy coordinators

EC

‘again the highest scores for biomedical sciences’

Why should I choose Nijmegen?

• Ambition to do research or to apply biomedical research in practice

• Excellent preparation for a career dedicated to improving human health

• 70 graduates each year with good career perspectives

• Programme is ranked best among Dutch universities (accredited by NVAO)

• Unique form of guidance by subject area tutors

• The ambiance of the city of Nijmegen and its breathtaking environment

• Radboud University Nijmegen is a student-oriented research university.

• Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of The Netherlands

• Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community.

• Personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'.

General information

• BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline in life sciences;

requirement: statistics and research methodologies

• Strong motivation to succeed

• Fluent command of the English language (TOEFL >600 or IELTS >6.5)

Admission requirements

• Applications should be made by November 1st 2010 (if you have no private funding)

February 1st 2011 (if you have private funding)

• For further details see brochure or www.ru.nl/master/bms

How to enrol

• Students from EU countries (2010/2011 €1,620)

• Outside the EU €8,160 per year + one-off handling charge of €75

Costs

Start of the programme: 1 September 2011

Scholarships for foreign students, see:

www.nuffic.nlhttp://www.ru.nl/master/ncmls-mmd/admission_amp/scholarships/http://www.grantfinder.nl/; e.g.:

• Stuned: http://www.nesoindonesia.or.id/indonesian-students/information-in-english/scholarships/stuned

• Huygens Scholarship Programme (HSP): www.nuffic.nl/hsp

• Netherlands Fellowship Programme (NFP)

• International Fellowship Programme Ford foundation: http://www.fordifp.net/

• Radboud Scholarship Programme (tuition fee compensation; € 6,500)

• St Radboud Studyfund: 3 yearly scholarships for non-EU students

Scholarships

Biomedical Sciences

Radboud University Nijmegen