MScMedical Biology: Science in Society
Study location | Netherlands, Nijmegen |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 2 year (120 ECTS) |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Tuition fee | €16,500 per year |
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Application fee | €75 one-time The handling fee is NOT applicable to: - Students with a nationality from the EEA countries or from countries that are candidates for EEA membership* This fee will be refunded to you once you are fully enrolled as a student at Radboud University. The fee is NOT refundable when you are not admitted. |
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
Science and technology have a profound influence on society, but the reverse is also true: society significantly shapes the ways in which science and technology evolve. However, experience shows that scientists on the one hand, and the general public, government, and businesses on the other aren’t always able to clearly understand one another. That is why experts with a background in science and an understanding of social processes are indispensable. This specialisation will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and skills to be a professional intermediary between science and society whilst getting a broader societal perspective.
Master’s in Science in Society: something for you? You will…
- Deepen your scientific knowledge from a social science perspective
- Connect scientific knowledge with divergent perspectives and interests of various stakeholders
- Work with students from various disciplines and backgrounds
- Research complex real-world issues
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