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 programme. During this programme 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 programme 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 programme is the right choice for you! 
 

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 programme. During this programme 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. 
 

Programme

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 biomedical 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 with which you can apply for a PhD position at UMCG. 
 

Entry Requirements

In order to be accepted, you should have obtained a 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. Furthermore, students will need to submit one academic reference letter. 

Molecular Medicine and Innovative Treatment is a selective master programme for which a maximum of 35 students are accepted each year.

We value high-quality and small-scale education with plenty of room for 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. 
 

Job prospects
Upon completion of this programme, you are fully prepared to become a successful scientist. Most graduates continue with PhD research. In fact, you will have the opportunity to obtain a PhD position at the University Medical Center Groningen. Others find a PhD position at other prestigious universities or start to work as a scientist in the private sector (industry, governmental institutions).