Biomolecular Sciences

Are you interested in unravelling essential processes in living cells in order to understand 'life' at a molecular level? Would you like to excel in biomolecular sciences and use frontier know-how to solve fundamental questions or develop biobased industrial or medical applications?

This Master's programme has a selection procedure. For more information about the selection procedure, please check here .

Biomolecular sciences is a very internationally oriented research and development field that benefits from strong multidisciplinary know-how in genetics, microbiology, molecular cell biology, computational and structural biology, biochemistry, and systems biology. During this Master’s programme, you will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills through upper-level theoretical and practical training. You will become highly competent in molecular biology, as well as in the more applied aspects of these fields. This will give you excellent prospects for an independent career in an academic, medical, or industrial research environment, or as a scientific consultant for the public or private sector.

The programme content is organized by the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB) and obviously teaching is closely related to the research performed at this institute. Research at GBB is strongly fundamental and curiosity-driven and contains specializations in the following areas:

• Biotransformation and Biocatalysis
• Cell Biochemistry
• Chemical Biology
• Electron cryo-Microscopy
• Host-Microbe Interactions
• Membrane Enzymology
• Molecular Cell Biology
• Molecular Dynamics
• Molecular Genetics
• Molecular Immunology
• Molecular Microbiology
• Molecular Systems Biology
• Biomolecular X-ray Crystallography Group

This selective Master's degree programme is designed for students primarily aiming for a career in research. The programme has been designed for a start at the beginning of the academic year. Students who would like to start during the academic year and/or aim for a career that focuses on the business and policy side of science are referred to our Master’s programme in Biology.

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Biomolecular Sciences

Why study this programme in Groningen?

• Linked to the Groningen Biomolecular Sciences and Biotechnology Institute (GBB), which has an excellent international reputation in molecular biology and biotechnology, covering the fields of systems, chemical, and synthetic biology.
• Internationally oriented research and business domain, with a network in R&D at academia and (biotech) industry
• Possibility to join the International Genetically Engineered Machine competition in Boston
• Over one year of the Master's programme is entirely devoted to individual projects.
• Our Faculty is the home of Ben Feringa, the 2016 Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry, and Frits Zernike, who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.

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Biomolecular Sciences

Biomolecular scientists, graduates of the Master's degree programme in Biomolecular Sciences, can pursue:

• A PhD in the areas of biomolecular sciences, biomedical sciences, life sciences, biochemistry or molecular biotechnology
• An R&D position in life sciences or the medical, pharmaceutical or food industries
• A role as scientific advisor in a company

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Biomolecular Sciences

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Registration procedure
This Master's programme has a selection procedure, the Board of Admissions will decide whether you can be admitted to the Master's degree programme.

For a more elaborate explanation of the selection procedure, please have a look here. You will need to fill out the checklist to explain why you are applying for this Master's degree programme (questions to be addressed are outlined on the form).

Provide two reference letters (non EU applicants) or provide the names of those we may contact for reference (EU applicants) using the application form.
Provide a bachelor thesis or another individually written report of an academic assignment. If such a report is not available an assignment will be given by the Board of Admissions.

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Groningen

		Applied Mathematics
		Applied Physics
		Artificial Intelligence
		Behavioural and Cognitive Neurosciences
		Biology
		Biomedical Engineering
		Biomedical Sciences
		Biomolecular Sciences
		Computational Cognitive Science
		Computing Science
		Ecology and Evolution
		Energy and Environmental Sciences
		Industrial Engineering and Management
		Marine Biology
		Mathematics
		MSc Astronomy
		MSc Mechanical Engineering
		Nanoscience
		Physics
		Systems and Control
		Accountancy and Controlling
		Applied Cognitive Neuroscience
		Arts and Culture
		Business Administration
		Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology
		Economic Development and Globalization
		Environmental and Infrastructure Planning
		Ethics of Education: Philosophy, History and Law
		Global Criminal Law
		History
		Human Movement Sciences
		Human Resource Management
		International Business and Management
		International Relations
		Literary Studies
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		Media Studies
		Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment
		Philosophy, Politics and Economics
		Philosophy, Science and Humanities
		Population Studies
		Religion and Cultural Heritage
		Religion, Conflict and Globalisation
		Sport Sciences
		Sustainable Entrepreneurship
		Theory and History of Psychology
		Tourism Geography and Planning
		Voice Technology

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Student of Biomolecular Sciences

I have a Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a major in Biomedical Sciences. During the second year of my Bachelor’s programme, I developed an interest in microbiome research and saw myself becoming a researcher in that field. I chose the Master’s in Biomolecular Sciences because I was interested in the research topics and the associated labs, and because I like how the programme strongly focuses on preparing you for a career in science, either in academia or industry. I am currently completing an internship in a lab at the GBB where I am conducting a study examining the impact of bacteria in the intestines of Parkinson’s patients on the effectiveness of their medication. Because of this internship I have spent a large amount of my time in the lab, which I enjoy.

This Master’s programme offers a lot of flexibility in discovering and pursuing your interests. You are well supervised, but you also have your own responsibilities. There is a wide range of elective courses to choose from, and I like to select courses that expose me to new and unfamiliar subjects so that I can discover my strengths and interests.

Next year, I hope to study abroad and start a PhD programme after completing my Master’s. My ultimate goal is to lead my own research group and contribute to research on a daily basis.

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