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Masters ProgrammeBiomedical Sciences
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Biomedical Sciences
Two-year international MSc
Aim of the programme:
An excellent preparation for anyone contemplating acareer dedicated to improving human health by doing
biomedical research or apply research in practice.
From molecular to human to population
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Biomedical Sciences
Six major subject areas
Human pathobiology Toxicology
Clinical human movement sciences
Occupational and environmental health
Epidemiology
Health technology assessment
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Biomedical Sciences
Three career-oriented profiles
Research profile: preparation for a PhD
Consultancy profile: training in health policyanalysis and counceling
Communication profile: training incommunication about health issues
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Biomedical Sciences
Additional programmes:
Human and Environmental Risk Assessment(HERA)
Track Infectious diseases
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Biomedical Sciences
Personal guidance by subject area tutor
Unique opportunity to combine two majors
Choose one or more minor subjects
Development of reporting skills
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BMS: Overview of majors
Fundamental processes
Basic research
Human / Population level
Applied research
Human Pathobiology
Toxicology
Clinical Human Movement Sciences Epidemiology
Health Technology Assessment
Occupational and Environmental Health
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Human pathobiology
Research on the biological mechanisms of diseases andthe development of novel, advanced therapies at themolecular, 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)
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Toxicology
Research on the effects of harmful substances, frommolecular 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)
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Clinical human movement sciences
Research on the physiological and physical aspectsof human movements including the determinantsof health and disease in the human locomotorapparatus and associated tissues. The results formthe 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)
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Occupational and environmental health
Research on factors in the workplace and in thegeneral environment that influence health anddisease, leading to legislation and improvementprogrammes
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)
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Epidemiology
Research on the distribution in human populations andthe factors that determine it. The results are used toplan health services and to devise strategies for theprevention 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)
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Health technology assessment
Research on the effectiveness, safety, costsand the appropiateness of medicalinterventions gives policy makers andpractitioners evidence-based choices in healthservices 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)
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Additional programme
Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA):
Two-year programme for majors in Occupational andenvironmental health (or Toxicology)
Jointly offered by Faculty of Medical Sciences andFaculty of Sciences
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Additional programme: Human and
Environmental Risk Assessment
New international master programme, first starting in September2008
Duration 24 months
Focus on research
Target group: students with BSc in environmental sciences andbiomedical sciences
Supported by Royal Haskoning
HERA
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Biomedical Sciences
Additional track Infectious diseases:
Courses and internship in combination with major:
Health technology assessment
Epidemiology
Pathobiology
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Track Infectious disease
With major health technology
assessment or epidemiology:
With major human pathobiology:
Health and disease in the tropics Immunological defense against
micro-organisms
International public health Pediatric infectious diseases
AIDS Severe infectious diseases
Compulsory courses of major Compulsory courses of major
Two research internships
(20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)
Two research internships
(20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)
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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
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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
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Programme design
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Course programme
General courses4 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
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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
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Career perspectives
What biomedical scientists become
Pathobiologists
Toxicologists
Epidemiologists
Researchers at universities and companies
Supervisors of clinical trials
Consultants
Lecturers
Policy coordinators
EC
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again the highest scores for
biomedical sciences
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
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General information
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)
Admission requirements
Applications should be made by June 1 (Dutch students)
For further details see brochure or www.ru.nl/master/bms
How to enrol
Students from EEA countries (2008/20091,565)
Outside the EU 8,000 per year + one-off handling charge of75
Scholarships for foreign students, see www.nuffic.nl
Costs
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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 - ensuresthat the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'.
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Biomedical Sciences
Radboud University Nijmegen