Biomedical Sciences
Immerse yourself in how the body works and in medication and diseases.
Do you know what you should eat before a soccer match, and more importantly, why you should eat it? Would you like to know why one cell is susceptible to a disease and another one isn't? The bachelor’s programme Biomedical Sciences completely revolves around sickness and health. Whether you choose to specialise in the molecular processes in a cancer cell, or would like to know more about exercise programmes for people with obesity; the programme offers a solid foundation for a successful future. You could - for example - become a researcher at a pharmaceutical company that develops new medication, or a physiologist at a university.
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Fast facts
- 3-year, full-time bachelor
- taught in English
- weekly: 12 hours classes, 28 hours individual study
- study the biological processes behind human life
- choose one of eight connecting master's programmes within UM
- pursue a career as a researcher, physiologist, or policy officer
Bachelor's Open Day on 8 November 2025
Experience Maastricht University: learn more about the most international university in Europe, find out everything about the study programme of your choice and discover our beautiful city. The next Bachelor's Open Day will take place on Saturday, 8 November 2025.
Get a taste of student life at our faculty
Are you interested in studying health? Visit our study information events for prospective students and fully experience life at the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences.
Compare our bachelor's programmes
Do you know you want to study health, but are you still unsure in what direction you should go? In this comparison tool you can compare all of our health-related bachelor programmes and decide which one suits you best. Compare our six bachelor programmes on content, student profile and career prospects.
Explore the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences with this interactive tour.
You decide what to explore. Have a look at our labs and lecture halls or discover the study associations.
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Anna Gudimova: balancing two bachelor’s at the same time
Anna is a Greek first-year bachelor’s student who is taking on Biomedical Sciences and European Public Health at the same time.
Your first-year practicals: digital length
What does the difference in finger length between men and women tell us about how the human body works? Chemène, Biomedical Sciences student, shows you during one of her first-year practicals.
Your first-year practicals: energy expenditure
What effect does exercise have on the human body? Chemène, Biomedical Sciences student, shows you during one of her first-year practicals.
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