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About Biomedical Sciences, Master Degree - at University of Groningen

What causes disease - and how can we prevent or cure it? What role do genetics, immune cells, or the microbiome play in human health? Are you ready to uncover the biological mechanisms behind disease and design interventions to improve health? Then the Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at the University of Groningen is for you.

• Investigate real-world health challenges at the cutting edge of research
• Specialise in areas such as oncology, neuroscience, and immunology
• Conduct up to 70% of your programme in research labs at the University of Groningen or abroad, including industry options
• Customize your own multidisciplinary programme for careers in science, business, or policy

This international two-year Master's programme trains you to become a biomedical expert ready to contribute to the future of medicine. You'll study topics such as immunotherapy and neurological diseases, using targeted approaches and big data. Choose from pre-designed tracks or select topics aligned with your interests, such as virology, regenerative medicine, or biomedical data science. With strong links to the University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) and a flexible, research-rich curriculum, this selective programme prepares you for a PhD or high-level career in biomedical and pharmaceutical industries, or health care institutes. Choose from the following tracks

• Science, Business and Policy
• Biology of Cancer and Immune System (Research track)
• General research programme

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Entry requirements

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Why study at University of Groningen

• Top 100 university
• 180+ highly-ranked Bachelor’s and Master's degree programmes offered across 11 faculties
• Excellent PhD-programmes offered across 10 graduate schools
• Groundbreaking research
• Over 400 years of reputation
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