Human Biology (specialisation)

Entry requirements

1. A completed Bachelor's degree

An international degree has to be equivalent to a Dutch university diploma. The Examination Board will determine if an international student has the required knowledge to be admitted, and if the student is required to follow specific courses from the Bachelor's programme to eliminate possible deficiencies. Entering the Master’s specialisation in Human Biology requires a Bachelor’s degree in:

• Medical Biology
• Molecular Life Sciences
• Biomedical Sciences
• Biology, with a minor in Medical Biology, Neurobiology or Medicine
• ...or equivalent

2. A proficiency in English

In order to take part in this programme, you need to have fluency in both written and spoken English.This requirement has been satisfied when the student meets the conditions, listed on our website.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Programme outline

The Human Biology specialisation combines fundamental human biology with clinical studies in a strong translational way aimed at translating fundamental biomedical discoveries into applied clinical practice and public health issues. It provides you with extensive biological knowledge, and experience in working with animal and patient samples. You’ll be trained to bridge the gap between biomedical research results and clinical practice.

This programme works closely with the Faculty of Science and the Radboud University Medical Center in the field of Clinical Biology. You’ll get the best of both worlds: a thorough background in for example molecular oncology, human genetics, physiology and metabolism as well as a clinical view on diseases. This is an excellent background for a medical researcher or a job at the interface of science and society, such as a consultant, policy officer or communications advisor in the area of food or health.

What will you learn?

• Gain an understanding into theoretical and practical aspects of biomedical studies
• Build a solid background in biology research
• Get valuable experience designing, conducting and presenting your own research

Career prospects

Graduates from this programme could find a variety of jobs:

• Researcher in a hospital or a university
• Researcher in a company, either a large or a start-up company
• Supervisor of clinical trials
• Consultant in the area of health or food
• Policy officer in the area of health or food
• Communications officer at a hospital or a governmental organisation, like RIVM
• Teacher in biology or medical biology

If you have any questions, email us here: study-information@ru.nl

Learn more via the Radboud University contact form.

Fees and funding

There are various scholarships available for studying at Radboud University. Some of the opportunities are described below. A full list, including detailed information, can be found on our website.

• Radboud Scholarship Programme
• Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships