This is a selective Master's programme. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Personalized Medicine if you hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. For a bachelor’s degree from an institute of higher education (HBO/HLO), you need 240EC (4 years of study).
To be considered for admission to the Master’s programme in Personalized Medicine you must meet the requirements listed below.
- Academic Bachelor’s degree in Health & life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine or comparable.
- Preferably a minimum grade-point average of 7.5 (or international equivalent, e.g. a B+, or a GPA of 3.4); and a minimum grade of 8 (or international equivalent, e.g. an A, or a GPA of 4.0), for the Bachelor’s thesis. If you have lower grades, you are also welcome to apply for the program.
- A clear motivation and talent for participation in the program.
- Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology, Immunology, Human Anatomy, Physiology and Pathology.
- High level of academic and professional ability and oral and written proficiency in English at an advanced level
- Pass the admission assessment test of the programme (more information and test-dates are described under application).
We will also take into account your marks for relevant courses, study progress and extracurricular activities.
The Admissions Board of the master Personalized Medicine will decide upon your admission after having evaluated your complete online application. Note that the initial application procedure is fully online and that scans of your relevant documents are required. In all cases, decisions will be made within 6 weeks after the application deadline. Only in exceptional circumstances may we deviate from the specific admission requirements. If you believe your case is subject to such exceptional circumstances, then please explain so in your letter of application.
The Admissions Board of the master Personalized Medicine reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. The Admissions Board also assesses whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame. This means the decision on your application is based on a thorough analysis.
You can contact the programme coordinator with questions about your eligibility. However, only with the “admission email” you will be officially notified about your conditional or unconditional admission.
Assessment test
An assessment test (interview) is part of the admission procedure. You need to pass this test.
The test is based on a scientific article about scientific research in the field of clinical life sciences. This article will be presented to you in the test. You will be asked to summarise and critically discuss the article. The test will be marked by the Admissions Board and the results will be announced two weeks after the test date.
You can participate in the assessment test by completing the application form.
International students will get the possibility to do the assessment test through an online interview with the Admissions Board. After we have received and reviewed your complete portfolio and when we have your application for the admission test, we will invite you for an interview. Make sure that sound and camera are working on your computer. Keep a passport or ID card nearby.
English language requirements
If you are applying for one of our English-taught Master's degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency by submitting English test results.
Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
You can find an overview of all accepted tests and scores that can be used to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page.
