Students must meet the following admission requirements : 1. Academic requirements Your previous education needs to be deemed equivalent to at least a Dutch academic Bachelor’s degree ( wetenschappelijk onderwijs, WO ) obtained at a research university (nominal duration 3 years). For a bachelor’s degree from an institute of higher education (HBO/HLO), you need 240EC (4 years of study). Please find more information about your admissibility with a non-Dutch degree here . We do not require a GRE or GMAT test score. 2. Programme specific requirements Academic Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medicine or comparable. Well-developed academic skills including writing and presenting skills, the ability to evaluate and apply knowledge, and the ability to engage in critical thinking. A clear motivation and talent for participation in the programme. Basic knowledge of Molecular Biology, Oncology & Immunology. Research experience (a bachelor internship of > 12 EC, preferably in a laboratory). Pass the admission assessment test of the programme. Your grade-point average, marks for relevant courses, study progress and extracurricular activities will also be taken into account. How to demonstrate that you meet the above requirements You are required to indicate how you meet the programme specific admission requirements in your Application Form . The Admission Board will evaluate your Application Form and decide if your academic background is sufficient to gain admission to the programme. Assessment test After we have received and evaluated your complete portfolio, we will invite you for an interview. You will receive a scientific article on Oncology shortly before the interview, which you need to summarize and critically discuss. We may also ask questions about your background and motivation, and questions testing your background knowledge on Molecular Biology, Immunology and Oncology. 3. English-language proficiency requirements You will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency. You can find an overview of relevant information to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page .
To apply you are required to provide the following documents: Scan of your passport or national ID card (ID for EEA students only) valid at the start date of the programme Master Application File please download the correct file from this page . In this file you can see which documents are required to apply for your programme. Proof of English language proficiency (if already obtained): upload your proof of English language proficiency or English language test results. Please find the English language requirements here . After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure .
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years. Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here .
The programme:
is designed to equip you to become the next generation of scientists who are eager to understand the causes of cancer and develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities;
offers a small scale programme providing personal attention and guidance;
is developed by passionate clinical and preclinical scientists who are active in the field of Oncology;
is unique and teaches from the perspective of translational research.