BiomedBical Sciences Master Program

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Masters ProgrammeBiomedical Sciences


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Biomedical Sciences

Two-year international MSc

Aim of the programme:

An excellent preparation for anyone contemplating acareer dedicated to improving human health by doing

biomedical research or apply research in practice.

From molecular to human to population


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Biomedical Sciences

Six major subject areas

Human pathobiology Toxicology

Clinical human movement sciences

Occupational and environmental health

Epidemiology

Health technology assessment


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Biomedical Sciences

Three career-oriented profiles

Research profile: preparation for a PhD

Consultancy profile: training in health policyanalysis and counceling

Communication profile: training incommunication about health issues


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Biomedical Sciences

Additional programmes:

Human and Environmental Risk Assessment(HERA)

Track Infectious diseases


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Biomedical Sciences

Personal guidance by subject area tutor

Unique opportunity to combine two majors

Choose one or more minor subjects

Development of reporting skills


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BMS: Overview of majors

Fundamental processes

Basic research

Human / Population level

Applied research

Human Pathobiology

Toxicology

Clinical Human Movement Sciences Epidemiology

Health Technology Assessment

Occupational and Environmental Health


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Human pathobiology

Research on the biological mechanisms of diseases andthe development of novel, advanced therapies at themolecular, 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)


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Toxicology

Research on the effects of harmful substances, frommolecular 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)


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Clinical human movement sciences

Research on the physiological and physical aspectsof human movements including the determinantsof health and disease in the human locomotorapparatus and associated tissues. The results formthe 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)


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Occupational and environmental health

Research on factors in the workplace and in thegeneral environment that influence health anddisease, leading to legislation and improvementprogrammes

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)


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Epidemiology

Research on the distribution in human populations andthe factors that determine it. The results are used toplan health services and to devise strategies for theprevention and control of diseases

Mandatory courses

Risk assesment

Genetic epidemiology or

Infectious disease epidemiology

Multivariable statistical methods



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Research on the effectiveness, safety, costsand the appropiateness of medicalinterventions gives policy makers andpractitioners evidence-based choices in healthservices and patient care

Mandatory courses

Cost-effectiveness of health care

Policy research

Outcome assessment

Evidence from secondary research



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Additional programme

Human and Environmental Risk Assessment (HERA):

Two-year programme for majors in Occupational andenvironmental health (or Toxicology)

Jointly offered by Faculty of Medical Sciences andFaculty of Sciences


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Additional programme: Human and

Environmental Risk Assessment

New international master programme, first starting in September2008

Duration 24 months

Focus on research

Target group: students with BSc in environmental sciences andbiomedical sciences

Supported by Royal Haskoning

HERA


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Biomedical Sciences

Additional track Infectious diseases:

Courses and internship in combination with major:


Epidemiology

Pathobiology


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Track Infectious disease

With major health technology

assessment or epidemiology:

With major human pathobiology:

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

(20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)

Two research internships

(20 + 32 weeks or 2 x 26 weeks)


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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


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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


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Programme design


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Course programme

General courses4 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


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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


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Career perspectives

What biomedical scientists become

Pathobiologists

Toxicologists

Epidemiologists

Researchers at universities and companies

Supervisors of clinical trials

Consultants

Lecturers

Policy coordinators

EC


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again the highest scores for

biomedical sciences

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


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General information

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)

Admission requirements

Applications should be made by June 1 (Dutch students)

For further details see brochure or www.ru.nl/master/bms

How to enrol

Students from EEA countries (2008/20091,565)

Outside the EU 8,000 per year + one-off handling charge of75

Scholarships for foreign students, see www.nuffic.nl

Costs
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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 - ensuresthat the university does not become a mere 'degree factory'.


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Biomedical Sciences

Radboud University Nijmegen

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