Biomedical Sciences

Masters Programme

Biomedical Sciences

Two-year international MSc

Aim of the programme: An excellent preparation for anyone contemplating a career dedicated to improving human health by doing biomedical research or apply research in practice. From molecular to human to population

Biomedical Sciences

Six major subject areas

Human pathobiology Toxicology Clinical human movement sciences Occupational and environmental health Epidemiology Health technology assessment

Biomedical Sciences

Three career-oriented profiles

Research profile: preparation for a PhD Consultancy profile: training in health policy analysis and counceling Communication profile: training in communication about health issues

Biomedical Sciences

Additional programmes:

Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA) Track Infectious diseases

Biomedical Sciences

Personal guidance by subject area tutor Unique opportunity to combine two majors Choose one or more minor subjects

Development of reporting skills

BMS: Overview of majors

Human Pathobiology
Toxicology

Health Technology Assessment Occupational and Environmental Health

Clinical Human Movement Sciences

Epidemiology

Fundamental processes Basic research

Human / Population level Applied research

Human pathobiology

Research on the biological mechanisms of diseases and the development of novel, advanced therapies at the molecular, cellular and tissue levels
Mandatory courses:
Cause and effect in tissue damage

Repair and regeneration of tissues and organs Cellular communication in health and disease Laboratory animal science / radiation safety

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS)

Toxicology
Research on the effects of harmful substances, from molecular mechanisms to safety testing on new drugs, societal impacts and prevention strategies Mandatory courses:
Chemical mutagenesis and carcinogenesis Occupational toxicology Clinical toxicology Laboratory animal sciences / radiation safety

Research and development of drugs Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Molecular Life Sciences (NCMLS)

Clinical human movement sciences

Research on the physiological and physical aspects of human movements including the determinants of health and disease in the human locomotor apparatus and associated tissues. The results form the basis of therapies Mandatory courses:
Tissue: Biomechanics and engineering
Clinical exercise physiology Neural control of movement and posture Clinical rehabilitation sciences

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Neuroscience and

Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Occupational and environmental health

Research on factors in the workplace and in the general environment that influence health and disease, leading to legislation and improvement programmes Mandatory courses
Health surveillance

Risk assessment Occupational toxicology Accidents and disasters involving hazardous substances

Ergonomics and consultancy Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Epidemiology
Research on the distribution in human populations and the factors that determine it. The results are used to plan health services and to devise strategies for the prevention and control of diseases Mandatory courses
Risk assesment

Genetic epidemiology or Infectious disease epidemiology

Multivariable statistical methods Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Health technology assessment

Research on the effectiveness, safety, costs and the appropiateness of medical interventions gives policy makers and practitioners evidence-based choices in health services and patient care Mandatory courses
Cost-effectiveness of health care Policy research Outcome assessment Evidence from secondary research

Links with research at Nijmegen Centre for Evidence Based Practice (NCEBP)

Additional programme

Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA):

Two-year programme for majors in Occupational and environmental health (or Toxicology)
Jointly offered by Faculty of Medical Sciences and Faculty of Sciences

Additional programme: Human and Environmental Risk Assessment

New international master programme, first starting in September 2008
Duration 24 months Focus on research Target group: students with BSc in environmental sciences and biomedical sciences Supported by Royal Haskoning

HERA

Biomedical Sciences

Additional track Infectious diseases: Courses and internship in combination with major:

Health technology assessment Epidemiology Pathobiology

Track Infectious disease

With major health technology assessment or epidemiology:
Health and disease in the tropics International public health AIDS Compulsory courses of major Two research internships (20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)

With major human pathobiology:

Immunological defense against micro-organisms Pediatric infectious diseases Severe infectious diseases Compulsory courses of major Two research internships (20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)

Consultancy profile
Topics
Policy analysis

Stakeholder analysis Work breakdown structures and feasibility assessment

Writing an advisory report

Interviewing Win-win negotiation Engaging in tense conversations

Communication profile
Topics
Processing information

Risk perception Determinants of health behaviour Dealing with media Developing educational and informational products Effective communication (oral and in writing) Presentation techniques

Programme design

Course programme
General courses 4 week modules, 5.5 EC 2 Internships Research profile Major intership (MSc Thesis): 32 weeks Minor Internship, > 12 weeks Consultancy profile or communication profile Major internship (MSc Thesis): 20 weeks Profile internship: 12 or 16 weeks

Course programme
Electives Animal testing and 'in vitro' alternatives / Radiation safety Drug research according to Good Clinical Practice Design and analysis of small scale experiments Research and development of drugs Communication of biomedical information Policy analysis and management Health monitoring

Implementation of biomedical evidence

Qualitative research

Career perspectives
What biomedical scientists become Pathobiologists
EC

Toxicologists
Epidemiologists Researchers at universities and companies Supervisors of clinical trials Consultants Lecturers Policy coordinators

Why should I choose Nijmegen?

Ambition to do research or to apply biomedical research in practice

Excellent preparation for a career dedicated to improving human health 70 graduates each year with good career perspectives Programme is ranked best among Dutch universities (accredited by NVAO) Unique form of guidance by subject area tutors The ambiance of the city of Nijmegen and its breathtaking environment

again the highest scores for biomedical sciences

General information

Admission requirements BSc degree in Biomedical Sciences or related discipline in life sciences

Strong motivation to succeed

Fluent command of the English language (TOEFL >600 or IELTS >6.5) How to enrol Applications should be made by June 1 (Dutch students) For further details see brochure or www.ru.nl/master/bms Costs

Students from EEA countries (2008/2009 1,565)

Outside the EU 8,000 per year + one-off handling charge of 75 Scholarships for foreign students, see www.nuffic.nl

 Radboud University Nijmegen is a student-oriented research university. Established in 1923 and situated in the oldest city of The Netherlands Its teaching is geared to students as actively participating members of the academic community. Personal style of teaching - offering plenty of opportunity to work closely with instructors and fellow students in small seminars - ensures that the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'.

Biomedical Sciences Radboud University Nijmegen