Biomedical Sciences

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

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

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Bachelor's Open Day on 7 October 2023

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, 7 October 2023.

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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. You can also contact us to organise a personal campus tour.

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Meet Konstantina: the student ambassador for the bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences.
On her Instagram account she shares her study programme experiences, moments of her life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow her to get a sneak peek of your possible future!

Also, if you have questions about the programme and/or about (student) life in Maastricht, don't hesitate to get in touch with Konstantina through her Instagram page; she's happy to help you with your study choice, as previous student ambassadors helped her with hers.

You probably also have questions about admission, registration, selection procedures, et cetera. Obviously, only the university has the expertise and authority to handle those topics. So please don't pose these questions to Konstantina.

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15 VOD Biomedical Sciences

Initially, I didn't meet the subject requirements for the programme, having not had physics in highschool. So I took a two-month long physics intensive course in Utrecht.

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Calvin Classon (Germany), Biomedical Sciences
The UK universities offer English-taught programmes, but mainly to UK students. In my classroom we have students from all parts of the world

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Eleonora Broggi (Italy), bachelor's in Biomedical Sciences
We call our professors by their first names, work in small groups of around 10 people and have quite a few practical training sessions in our schedule.

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Faissal (Germany), bachelor's student in Biomedical Sciences