Master

Systems Biology

Would you like to learn how scientists can combine mathematics, biology and data science to tackle human health challenges? Then start the master's programme in Systems Biology. 

The field of systems biology is at the heart of modern biology and health research. It is dedicated to understanding the dynamic interactions between all the components of a living system. Just think of the interplay between, for example, our genes, proteins, cells and their environment. Systems biology connects all these factors through modelling, simulating and predicting biological processes in both health and disease - or to personalise medicine.

The MSc Systems Biology provides you with the necessary knowledge about the cornerstones of this field of study: mathematics and biology. You will learn to model biological systems in order to understand their functions, predict their behaviour and plan new, valuable experiments.

Cutting-edge research in molecular imaging, neurobiology, cardiovascular diseases or cancer cannot be done without the aid of systems biologists. The MSc Systems Biology will fully prepare you to take on your expert role in these exciting and important sectors, driving advances in human biology and health. Our mission is to train interdisciplinary scientists who have a broad view of biological systems, with a focus on one of Maastricht University’s research strengths: biomedical and human healthcare applications. The demand for systems biologists is only growing.

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  • To me, Problem-Based Learning is about learning and understanding problems together with your classmates, while having guidance from your teachers. This forced me to think more about course materials allowing me to understand better.
    Thijs Van Loo (Netherlands), Systems Biology
  • Throughout my bachelor’s Biomedical Sciences in Maastricht, I developed a strong interest in the intersection of biomedical science and mathematics, hence Systems Biology was the perfect choice to challenge myself within both domains.
    Liam Glueck (Ireland) Systems Biology
  • I chose Systems Biology as it combined my interests – biology and computer science and therefore, Systems Biology seemed like the best of both worlds.
    Iga Skorupska (Poland) Systems Biology
  • Coming from a large city, Barcelona, it was quite a big change when I first came to Maastricht. However, since it is a student city, there is always something to do. Especially during the warmer months, there are loads of events, concerts, activities.
    Paula Casademunt Porte (Spain), Systems Biology
  • I chose the Systems Biology master at Maastricht University because of the application of systems biology approaches especially for human health.
    Rosan Olsman (The Netherlands), Systems Biology
  • Learning with others is a beautiful experience
    Caroline Collins (Scotland), Systems Biology