Biomolecular Sciences
Master
Are you fascinated by the essential processes within living cells and eager to understand life at the molecular level? Do you want to deepen your knowledge in biomolecular sciences, and apply cutting-edge methods to answer fundamental questions and contribute to sustainable, biobased industrial or medical applications? Then the Master's degree programme in Biomolecular Sciences at the University of Groningen is for you.What to expect from the Master’s programme in Biomolecular Sciences✔ Unravel the molecular basis of life — from the inner workings of cells to innovative applications in biocatalysis and nanopore sequencing✔ Get hands-on with cutting-edge tools, including advanced cell imaging, structural biology, next-generation sequencing, single molecule biophysical methods and computational modelling✔ Conduct high-impact research at the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB)✔ Prepare for academic, industrial, or applied science careers in a highly international environmentThis selective two-year international Master’s programme trains you to become an independent scientist with strong expertise in molecular biosciences. You’ll work with researchers on fundamental and curiosity-driven questions in areas such as molecular genetics and cell biology, chemical and structural biology, systems and synthetic biology, molecular microbiology, bio
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Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 24,900
Institutional
The institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level.
€ 20,500
Admission
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Application requirements
Note that this is a selective master. Selection will be based on academic performance and motivation to determine if you will be selected for the master's programme. After you have registered in www.studielink.nl (before May 1st) your application will be passed on to the Admissions Board of the programme.
Other comparable university Bachelor's degree on decision of the Admissions Board. Information about admission possibilities and requirements for students from a Dutch HBO institute is published on: https://www.rug.nl/fse/msc-admission An academic Bachelor's degree with a specialization in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology or Molecular Genetics. This is merely an indication of required background knowledge. The Admissions Board determines whether the specific contents of this/the
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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,601 | |
| € 24,900 | |
| € 20,500 |
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,695 | |
| € 24,900 | |
| € 21,200 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 1 May '26 | 1 May '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 May '27 | 1 May '27 |
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StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
Contact
Main addressBroerstraat 5
9712 PC Groningen
050-3638100
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