Microbiology

Overview

Programme overview

The Master's programme in Microbiology focuses on the functioning of micro-organisms and their potential for improving our health and environment. The programme incorporates these two areas as well as focusing on cell structures, and interactions. Students in this programme can choose from a number of specialisations based on their interests.  

The research of the Microbiology department at Radboud University has been bestowed with the most prestigious science prizes, including three ERC Advanced Grants, a Spinoza Prize, and two Gravitation Grants. You will be able to work with state-of-the-art bio-reactors, electron microscopy and mass spectroscopy equipment, and facilities for molecular methods alongside world-class researchers.

Students also have the opportunity for internships at multiple related research institutes, such as the department of Ecological Microbiology, the department of pediatrics (Radboudumc), the department of Internal Medicine (Radboudumc) and the department of Medical Microbiology (Radboudumc).

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What will you learn?

• Learn about microbiology from a number of different perspectives, including environmental and medical microbiology

• Choose from a variety of specialisations based on the topics you are passionate about

• Get hands on experience designing, conducting and presenting research

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme have a variety of job opportunities:

• Researcher at a university or research institute
• Researcher in a company, either a large or a start-up company
• Researcher at a governmental research institute
• Consultant at a governmental agency, like a ministry
• Consultant at a consulting firm
• Risk analyst
• Policy officer at a governmental organisation or an NGO
• Project coordinator in water or ecosystem management
• Communications officer at an environmental organisation
• Teacher in biology (College or secondary education level)