1. Biomedical Sciences
Master’s Programme

2. 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

3. Biomedical Sciences
Six major subject areas
• Human pathobiology
• Toxicology
• Clinical human movement sciences
• Occupational and environmental health
• Epidemiology
• Health technology assessment

4. 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

5. Biomedical Sciences
Additional programmes:
• Human and Environmental Risk Assessment
(HERA)
• Track Infectious diseases

6. Biomedical Sciences
• Personal guidance by subject area tutor
• Unique opportunity to combine two majors
• Choose one or more minor subjects
• Development of reporting skills

7. BMS: Overview of majors
Human Pathobiology Health Technology Assessment
Toxicology
Occupational and Environmental Health
Clinical Human Movement Sciences Epidemiology
Fundamental processes Human / Population level
Basic research Applied research

8. 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)

9. 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)

10. 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)

11. 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)

12. 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)

13. 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)

14. 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

15. 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

16. Biomedical Sciences
Additional track Infectious diseases:
Courses and internship in combination with major:
• Health technology assessment
• Epidemiology
• Pathobiology

17. Track Infectious disease
With major health technology With major human pathobiology:
assessment or epidemiology:
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 Two research internships
(20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks) (20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)

18. 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

19. 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

20. Programme design

21. 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

22. 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

23. Career perspectives
What biomedical scientists become
• Pathobiologists
EC
• Toxicologists
• Epidemiologists
• Researchers at universities and companies
• Supervisors of clinical trials
• Consultants
• Lecturers
• Policy coordinators

24. 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’

25. 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

27. • 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'.

28. Biomedical Sciences
Radboud University Nijmegen