MScMedical Biology: Science in Society
| Study location | Netherlands, Nijmegen |
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| Type | Master courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MSc |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Bachelor’s degree from a research university in Computing Science, Biology, Medical Biology, Molecular Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, Mathematics, Information Sciences, or another related field. You must have passed (preliminary) examinations containing the following subject matter: - Human Physiology 6 EC The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / Dutch. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. It is required that you send verified copies of the entry qualification documents directly to the university by postal mail. Important! Never send original documents by post! Radboud University |
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| Language requirements | English - IELTS Academic: ≥ 6.5 overall, subscores ≥ 6.0, writing subscore ≥ 6.5 |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Please describe your future plans and what you would like to learn and research at Radboud University. What are the topics of the research you would like to do? Also, include your interest in studying at Radboud University (specific disciplines, facilities, or other considerations). A description of courses If possible, please provide a link to a website containing more information about the institute and the curriculum – in English (preferably) or German. Description of the practical laboratory work Contact data of possible references |
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Overview
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Programme structure
The Master’s specialisation in Science in Society is taught at the Faculty of Science. It has a course load of 120 EC* (two years). The Master’s thesis, in the form of a graduation project, is 30 EC. The programme structure is presented here.
Career opportunities
The societal specialisation Science in Society equips you with the tools and skills to become a professional intermediary between science and society whilst providing you with a broader societal perspective that will be useful in a scientific career.
Master’s students who complete this specialisation develop careers in various fields:
- Intermediary organisations between science and society: policy, advisory bodies, interest groups, and governments
- Interdisciplinary research, connecting science and society
- Science communication: as a journalist, communication advisor, or information officer
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