Biomedical Sciences Maastricht University

Overview

Our society is increasingly confronted with complex health challenges such as cancer, neurodegenerative and heart diseases, metabolic disorders and the long-term impacts of infectious diseases. Understanding and improving human health requires deep insight into the biological mechanisms that underlie these conditions. In this programme, we focus on unravelling these mechanisms, from genes to cells to entire systems, using advanced biomedical technologies and interdisciplinary research approaches. By doing so, the biomedical sciences programme contributes to the development of diagnostics, therapies and also supports prevention and personalised medicine.

Career opportunities:

• Biomedical Sciences is a fast-paced, cutting edge field that is currently enjoying ambitious support from the EU and wide-scale investments all over Europe. As a result, there is growing demand - and good labour market prospects - for highly specialised professionals in both academia and industry.
• Studying Biomedical Sciences programme from Maastricht University  allows you to choose from a wide variety of careers in hospitals, universities, research centres and industry. You can for example work in governmental agencies, patent organisations, environmental agencies, research organisations, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, public health institutes, research communication agencies or journalism.

Graduates profiles:

• Academia

• Private healthcare industry and consultancies

• Public and governmental organisations

• University medical centres and regional hospital