Bachelor
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.
Biomedical Sciences is a numerus fixus programme, the application deadline is 15 January 23:59 CET.
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Fast facts
- application deadline Studielink: 15 January 23:59 CET
- 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
Numerus fixus
Biomedical Sciences is a numerus fixus programme, which means a maximum of 400 candidates will be offered a place. Provided you seriously partake in the selection procedure, you stand a realistic chance of acquiring a place. In the academic year 2023-2024, we were able to give a place to everyone who participated in the selection procedure and met the requirements.
The application deadline for Biomedical Science is 15 January 23:59 CET.
Bachelor's Open Day on 24 February 2024
Experience Maastricht University: learn more about the most international university in Europe, find out everything about the study program of your choice and discover our beautiful city. The next Bachelor's Open Day will take place on Saturday, 24 February 2024.
Get a taste of student life at our faculty
Are you a prospective student interested in studying health? Visit our study information events and let us help you make your choice. Our events let you fully experience what life is like 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.
Virtual Open Day
Would you like to experience life as a Biomedical Sciences student yourself? We recommend you first visit a Bachelor's Open Day and then actively participate in an Experience Day.
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