Description
How can we make use of the immune system in order to target cancer? How does early life nutrition impact metabolic health in adulthood? How can microorganisms help fight against infectious diseases? Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment is a research-oriented selective two-year master’s program. During this program, research-minded students are trained to become the next generation of successful scientists in academia and private section environments. Students will be challenged with exciting cutting-edge research and methodologies and will learn how to critically read the literature, design novel research questions, translate hypotheses into testable research plans, and how to communicate research. As a student you can focus on your interests and ambitions by participating in one of the following specializations after the first semester: Oncology Neuroscience Infection and Immunity Nutrition and Metabolism Systems Medicine Drug Innovation This selective Master’s degree program is designed for students primarily aiming for a career as a scientist in academia and private sector environments. Students are trained to become critical academic thinkers, problem solvers, and discoverers. If this appeals to you, this master’s program is the right choice for you! Why study this program in Groningen? If you choose to study MMIT at the University of Groningen, this is what you can expect: small international student cohort with a maximum of 35 students a challenging multidisciplinary and intercultural approach to problem-solving participate in a specialization of your choice teaching by top-researchers strong focus on and guidance in personal and professional development two major (international) research internships possibility of obtaining a fully funded three-year Ph.D. position possibility of a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students Research Research during the Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment program. The educational program has six specializations, which are associated with the research institutes of the UMCG. Each specialization covers the entire spectrum of the research process from fundamental to clinical research. At the end of the program, students write their own grant proposals and the students can submit these to the Graduate School of Medical Sciences for funding. The most successful proposals will be awarded which gives the students the possibility to execute their own research proposal. The six specializations are: Oncology Neuroscience Infection and Immunity Nutrition and Metabolism Systems Medicine Drug InnovationRequirements
International diploma
| Specific requirements | More information |
| previous education | Bachelor's degree in the fields of biology, pharmacy, life science, and technology or (bio)medical sciences. If you have another degree background the Admissions Board will determine whether the applicants' background meets the admission requirements. |
| reference letter | Students will need to submit one academic reference letter. |
| other admission requirements | Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment is a selective master's program for which a maximum of 35 students are accepted each year. We value high-quality and small-scale education with plenty of room for the personal attention and development of our students. Therefore a selection procedure is part of the admission process. Please consult our detailed description of the application and selection procedure. |
Language requirements
| Exam | Minimum score |
| C1 Advanced (formerly CAE) | C1 |
| C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE) | C2 |
| IELTS overall band | 6.5 |
| TOEFL paper-based | 580 |
| TOEFL computer-based | 237 |
| TOEFL internet-based | 92 |
Registration procedure
For enrollment, please note that you have to apply for the program via Studielink.
Students with a Dutch degree should, after applying via Studielink, send an email to mmit@umcg.nl for further instructions.
Upon registration, the first check on completeness/educational background will be performed by the admission office after which the documentation will be sent to the selection committee. Students that do not meet the admission requirements will be directly informed and rejected by the Admissions Office. The selection committee will evaluate the documents of the applicants and judge the past performance and motivation of the applicant. Applicants that are not selected for an interview will be informed by the Admissions Office with an explanation for the reason for rejection. Selected applicants will be invited for an (online) interview via e-mail. During the interview, the applicant will be asked to present one of their BSc courses, the highlights of a predefined scientific manuscript, and to elaborate on his/her motivation to apply for the program. Please consult our detailed description for more information about the application and selection procedure.
There are 3 submission deadlines: January 14th, March 1st, and May 1st (only EU). Typically, the procedure is completed within 1 month after which the applicants will be informed.
Application deadlines
| Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
| EU/EEA students | 01 May 2022 | 01 September 2022 |
| non-EU/EEA students | 01 March 2022 | 01 September 2022 |
Outline
40 hours of class and self-study per week on average
Embedded in both the University Medical Center Groningen and the Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, MMIT offers excellent facilities for (pharmaco)genomics, proteomics, and in vivo(animal) and in vitro(cell) imaging. This direct interplay of the clinical, medical, and pharmaceutical sciences is what makes MMIT unique as well as the possibility to choose a specialization after the first semester. At the end of the second year, you will write and defend your own research proposal.
Year 1
- Extension Research Project I or Elective course (5 EC)
- Introduction to Research Project I (2 EC)
- Research Project I (30 EC)
- Topclass I: Mechanisms of disease and innovative therapies (11 EC)
- Topclass II: Experimental techniques in research (9 EC)
- Topclass III: Fit for Practice (3 EC)
Year 2
- Elective courses (10 EC)
- Extension Research Project II or Elective course (5 EC)
- Introduction to Research Project II (2 EC)
- Research project II (30 EC)
- Topclass IV: Design of research projects (5 EC)
- Topclass V: Writing and defining your own Ph.D. proposal (8 EC)
Program options
- Neuroscience (specialization)
- Oncology (specialization)
- Infection and Immunity (specialization)
- Nutrition and Metabolism (specialization)
- Systems Medicine (specialization)
- Drug Innovation (specialization)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is optional
Students are encouraged to perform their second research proposal abroad, further enhancing their international experience. Previously students have done this at:
- Children's Hospital Boston
- Harvard Stem Cell Institute
- Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, King's College London
- J.W. Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main
- KU Leuven
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
- University Hospital Freiburg
- University of Cambridge
- University of Colorado
- University of Oxford
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