Overview

We believe our enthusiasm for Genomics in Society is contagious. We create an educational environment that is fun, fosters curiosity, embraces learning from mistakes and has an open-door climate. Our teachers engage in mutual learning and are transparent about their own learnings and development.

In our Genomics in Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam , openness, curiosity, and empathy are core values in teaching and learning in an international classroom. They are also important in understanding current ethical issues and different cultural perspectives in genomics in society.

What will be your professional profile?

Our students of Genomics in Society at Erasmus University Rotterdam are trained to become T-shaped professionals. You gain in-depth expertise in the field of genomics, while broadening your knowledge to include psychology, governance, ethics, and entrepreneurship. With this T-shaped profile, you will be able to synergize between different fields, speak and connect their languages, while remaining focused on scientific and societal issues at stake. You will be trained in doing interdisciplinary research that is tailored to the future roles and positions of you as a bridge builder between Genomics and Society.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genomic Methodology

Research Design

Statistics for Genomics

Advanced Genomic Methodology & Population Genetics

Integration Assignment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Public Health Microbiology View 49 other Masters in Biology in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

An academic bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Psychology or Sociology, Pedagogical Sciences, or a broad academic bachelor's education with subjects in these disciplines. Or
Background knowledge in statistics and/or research methodology if you hold an academic bachelor’s degree in Medicine, Criminology, Life Sciences or Social Sciences. We ask you to provide evidence of an equivalent of at least 10 EC education in statistics and/or research methodology.
Demonstrable affinity with the research field genomics in society
We ask you to demonstrate your affinity with genomics in society by submitting a motivation letter. Please use the template provided on the application page.
An intrinsic attraction to our educational vision and purpose

Tuition Fee

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International

23000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23000 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.

€2.601 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€23.000 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA & non-EEA students)

Living costs for Rotterdam

760 - 1265 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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