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

Ethics & Genomics

Forensic Genomics

The Basis of Clinical Genetics

Research Design

Statistics for Genomics

Advanced Genomic Methodology & Population Genetics

Integration Assignment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Public Health Social Policy View 35 other Masters in Biomedical Science 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

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90

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6.5

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

23600 EUR / year

≈ 23600 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2694 EUR / year

≈ 2694 EUR / year

Additional Details

€2.694 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€23.600 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA & non-EEA students)

Living costs

Rotterdam

Netherlands

760 - 1265 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Overview

What will be your professional profile?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Rotterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

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