Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine 2022-2023
Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine: The Erasmus University Rotterdam was established in 1913, and Erasmus University Rotterdam is one of the best medical universities in Netherlands and worldwide. Placed on many lists in the top 100 universities.
Erasmus University Rotterdam is a highly regarded university in a dynamic city with a world port. The M.Sc. Molecular Medicine faculty members include leading international scientists in biomedical research.
Upon graduation, you will be a preferred and qualified candidate for Ph.D. positions within Erasmus MC, and other high-ranking and international research institutions. The M.Sc. Molecular Medicine program has been awarded a ‘top rated program’ quality seal by the Dutch Keuzegids Masters (study choice guide).
Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine | overview
The Erasmus MC Master of Science in Molecular Medicine program is a two-year, 120 EC points, research master’s program, focusing on molecular and cellular principles of health and disease. We aim to bring students to the forefront of current developments in biomedical science.
In 1999, the program was offered for the first time to a group of Erasmus MC medical students; accreditation by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organization (NVAO)Opens external followed in 2004, 2010 and was renewed in 2016.
Every year, many MSc Molecular Medicine graduates are offered a PhD position in basic research, and start off their career at Erasmus MC or another institute or company as a life science researcher at the MSc level.
Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine | Application and admission
Selection criteria (for all candidates)
- BSc in any of the biomedical sciences (e.g. biology, biochemistry, medicine or related fields), or
- BASc from Dutch vocational training program in biomedical laboratory techniques (HBO-BML)
- personal motivation, assessed by written statement and/or interview
- letters of reference
- TOEFL 575 / 232 / 90 or IELTS 6.5, or comparable English proficiency
- overall performance in previous educational programs
- in some cases: a written entrance examination
On the basis of your application we may invite you for a (Skype) interview.
Erasmus MC medical students
Selected Erasmus MC students of Medicine have the opportunity to follow the whole year 1 of the MSc Molecular Medicine program, followed by the master of Medicine.
You are advised to participate in a research-oriented minor during bachelor 3 of the medical curriculum (minor biomedical research in practice).
Exemption
You will be exempt from the medical master electives (Keuze-onderzoek, 30 EC points), provided that you successfully finish your first research project within the MSc Molecular Medicine Program.
Year 2 of the MSc Molecular Medicine Program, a full-year research project leading up to the MSc thesis, is performed after finishing Medicine. Upon graduation, you may get the chance to continue a scientific career as a PhD student.
WUR-MBT students
MSc students in Biotechnology and Molecular Life Sciences from Wageningen University are offered the possibility to specialise in ‘Molecular Medicine’. This is a joint programme between Wageningen University and Erasmus MC. Students will graduate in Wageningen.
Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine | Application procedure
Apply via StudielinkOpens external. Make sure to include all the following required documents:
- Letter of motivation (max. 500 words);
- Two letters of recommendation;
- Extensive curriculum vitae (résumé), including work, research and computer experience;
- Official transcript of diplomas and reports (list of grades);
- Translated transcript of diplomas and reports;
- For Chinese Students a NESO certificate;
- Language scores (IELTS or TOEFL score);
- Copy of passport;
- Passport photograph.
On the basis of your application we may invite you for a (Skype) interview.
Erasmus University Rotterdam Medicine | Curriculum
At the start of the program, during the course Introduction Weeks, you will get to know the program organizers and course directors, and familiarize yourself with the basic and translational research laboratories within our institute. Several MSc faculty will hold short presentations, to give you a broader view of possible lines of investigation, and enable you to make an informed choice for the research projects ahead.
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