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Biomedical Sciences

Nijmegen, Netherlands
M.Sc. On Campus
Highlights
Taught in
English
Duration
24 months

About

In the Master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences (BMS), we educate you to build bridges between science, clinical practice, and society, and to contribute to innovative improvements in health and healthcare. 
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Provided by Radboud University Faculty of Medical Sciences
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Tuition fee
19714 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
19714 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
24 months
Duration
24 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Campus location
Nijmegen, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

In the Master’s programme in Biomedical Sciences (BMS), we educate you to build bridges between science, clinical practice, and society, and to contribute to innovative improvements in health and healthcare. 

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Overview

In the first year, you choose one of eight BMS specialisations. In the second year, you develop professional skills through one of four career profiles, preparing you for diverse career paths. Moreover, a range of elective courses allow you to further tailor the programme to your personal interests and ambitions.

Clinical Movement Sciences

Study different aspects of patient-centered movement sciences,including excercise physiology, neurology, rehabilitation and biomechanics to improve treatment of movement disorders and chronic diseases.

Drug Safety and Toxicology

Explore different aspects of drug safety and toxicology, from molecular level to real-world applications.

Epidemiology

Are you curious about the health of human populations? Do you want to understand how diseases emerge, spread, and can be prevented? Ever wondered why COVID-19 spread so rapidly or whether immunotherapy truly works for bladder cancer? Then epidemiology may be the specialisation for you.

Health Technology Assessment

The sustainability of our health care system is under pressure, making it essential to decide which interventions to purchase, reimburse, or implement. Learn to assess the consequences of employing health care interventions, while striving to make a visible impact on healthcare.

Medical Neuroscience

Study cognitive, molecular, behavioral, and clinical neuroscience in the medical neuroscience specialisation to bridge the gap between fundamental neurobiology and clinical neurosciences.

Immunology and Host Defense

Study how our immune system combats disease, uncovering its complex defence mechanisms.

Development of Cell, Drug and Gene Therapies

From innovation to impact: Explore the multidisciplinary landscape of developing cell, drug and gene-based therapies, and discover how to tailor these and navigate pathways to provide treatments for rare diseases.

Molecular Medicine

Delve into the world of molecular medicine and make a difference in healthcare through molecular knowledge and innovation.

Pre-Master's

Students who'd like to study Master's in Biomedical Sciences but who lack a part of the admissions criteria might be eligible for a pre-Master’s which is taught in Dutch. The content of the programme consists of specific courses from our Bachelor's programme.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation). 

Programme Structure

Specialisations

  • Clinical Movement Sciences
      • Drug Safety and Toxicology
      • Epidemiology
      • Health Technology Assessment
      • Medical Neuroscience
      • Immunology and Host Defense
      • Development of Cell, Drug and Gene Therapies
      • Molecular Medicine

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 24 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    More details
    • EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support) to 1st July
    • Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support)
    • 31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship

    Language

    English
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    Credits

    120 ECTS

    Delivered

    On Campus

    Campus Location

    • Nijmegen, Netherlands

    What students do after studying

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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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    Other requirements

    General requirements

    Your foreign Bachelor's degree must be equivalent to a Bachelor's degree obtained at a Dutch research university. Your Bachelor's degree needs to be in the same area of study as the Master's degree that you are applying for. 

    In addition to the prior education or the qualities of the candidate, one member of the admissions committee of the Board of Examiners will hold an individual interview with the candidate.  This interview assesses whether the background knowledge of the students conforms to the required content and level of the programme.

    English language tests and scores

    • IELTS Academic with overall score ≥6.5, writing ≥6.5 and all subscores ≥6.0. We no longer accept IELTS Online.
    • TOEFL iBT with overall score ≥90 and all subscores ≥22. We no longer accept the TOEFL home edition.
    • Cambridge C1 Advanced with overall score ≥176, subscores ≥169, writing score ≥176.
    • Cambridge C2 Proficiency with overall score ≥180, subscores ≥169, writing score ≥176.

    Tuition Fees

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

      Non-residents
      19714 EUR / year
      19714 EUR / year
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      2695 EUR / year
      2695 EUR / year

    Additional Details

    • Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year 
    • Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €14,709.00 per year 
    • Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €19,714.00 per year 

    Living costs

    Nijmegen

    Netherlands
    800 - 1000 EUR / month

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

    Funding

    Radboud Scholarship Programme  

    The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme. 

    NL Scholarship (for prospective students)  

    The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands. 

    Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships  

    The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Sciences.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
    Radboud Scholarship Programme

    Read more about eligibility

    Radboud University
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Provided by university
    Grant
    1750 EUR
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    Radboud University
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 EUR
    Deadline
    31 Jan 2027
    NL Scholarship

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    Radboud University
    Nijmegen, Netherlands
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    U.S. government
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Aug 2026
    ICM European Scholarships Awards

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    Institute of Customer Management
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
    ServiceScape Scholarship

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    20 Dec 2026
    OAS ISS Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    The General Secretariat of the Organization of American States
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    ACES Scholarships

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    The Smooth Movers Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    The Smooth Movers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
    Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Headway
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

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    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1550 EUR
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)

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    Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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    ACU (The Association of Commonweath Universities)
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
    Merit-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Aug 2026
    Global Access Scholarships

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    Institute of Customer Management
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
    CryptoRunner Scholarship

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    CryptoRunner
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Aug 2026
    ICM Innovation & Entrepreneurship Scholarships

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    Institute of Customer Management
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
    Women Scholarship for International Students
    Merit-based

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    educations.com
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    14 Aug 2026
    ICM Commonwealth Scholarships

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    Institute of Customer Management
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Sep 2027
    Annual Students' Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    StudyCorgi
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
    The PhD Prep Fellowship
    Merit-based

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    Admit Lab
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
    The Bill Walsh Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    ACES: The Society for Editing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    13 Jan 2027
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2026
    Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
    Need-based

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    Leopold Figl Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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    IELTS from 6 to 9
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Pearl Lemon Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pearl Lemon
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2027
    WMI Scholars Program
    Merit-based

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    Wells Mountain Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Aug 2026
    Florida Rentals Annual Dream Vacation Scholarship

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    Florida Rentals
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships

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    European Commission
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    International Bipolar Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    11 Jan 2027
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    17 Sep 2026
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    StudyCorgi
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Novus Biologicals Scholarship

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    Bio-Techne
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    “The Hope For Healing” Scholarship

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    FHE Health
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    R&D Systems Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Bio-Techne
    Location not available

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