This MSc Molecular Life Sciences programme at Wageningen University and Research consists of four specialisations that are based upon a unique combination of three main disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics.
Research is an important part of the programme and there is a wide variety of research subjects to choose from in order to carry out your thesis and internship during your second year. The combination of chemistry, physics and biology is especially appealing to many employers.
The common part consists of some research methods and some academic skills training. Each student is to choose one or more research method courses. There are courses related to Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Organic Chemistry, Systems Biology and Molecular Biology. Most courses are only 3 credits, but the latter two are midget theses of 12 credits.
There are probably no two individuals with the same career. There just are too many possibilities. Here you find some general sketches of possible careers. This gives you also some idea on possible subsequent jobs.
Usually a career in industry starts after your PhD. At least, as far as the Research and Development (R&D) departments are concerned. If you want to enroll directly in management positions you may well do without a PhD.
In a R&D department you do high quality research to develop new products and to improve existing ones. After a few years the decision is made on your career profile. After quite some years of research many people tend to be in for something else. Many welcome the possibilities in industry to enter management positions, while others continue their research as senior scientists.
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