Programs/Bachelor/Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
Bachelor

Life Science and Technology

★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students passionate about molecular life sciences, cell biology and targeted drug design at a research-strong university; weigh the programme's lab focus and Groningen setting against more applied or selective options elsewhere.
Tuition · Intl
€19,800
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2022
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
58
DUO ↑29% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
4.0/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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no data yet
Median salary
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Alumni
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↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
How do cells communicate, heal, or malfunction? Can we design molecules that target diseases with precision? What happens when we take medication? Are you curious about life at the smallest scale to solve real-world challenges in health and biotechnology? Then Life Science and Technology (LST) at the University of Groningen is for you. What to expect from the Bachelor's programme LST✔ Combine biology, chemistry, physics, technology, and pharmacology ✔ Explore topics from drug design to cellular imaging and bioinformatics ✔ Gain hands-on lab experience from your first year onward ✔ Tackle global challenges in health, medicine, and sustainability The international Bachelor's programme Life Science and Technology brings together multiple scientific disciplines to explore the molecular mechanisms of life. You'll study how living systems work. From DNA and proteins to neurons and nanomachines, you learn how to apply this knowledge in biomedical research, drug development, and diagnostic technology. So, whether you're passionate about understanding the nervous system, developing new therapies, or using advanced microscopy to explore living cells, this programme gives you the tools to dive in. Graduates can choose from a wide array of MSc programmes such as Biomolecular Sciences or Medical Pharmaceutical Sciences, and then find a job at renowned institutions or academic labs
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSBachelor of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: TechniekCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
Year 160 ECTS
Year 1
  • Biochemistry for LST
  • Biophysics
  • Calculus for LST
  • Mammalian Cell Biology
  • Optics
  • Organic Chemistry for Life Science 1
  • Pharmaceutical Analysis A
  • Practical Course Optics and Cell Biology
  • Principles of Physiology
  • Programming for Life Sciences
  • Scientific Reading and Communication Skills
  • Thermodynamics
180 ECTS total · semester-by-semesterSource ↗
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Where bachelor graduates continue
Life Science and Technology52%
Biomedical Sciences7%
Biomolecular Sciences6%
Biomedical Engineering5%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 262%
Complete this degree54%
Continue studying after graduating83%
Women among first-years55%
Say workload is “just right”55%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 59 respondents
Content & set-up4
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere4.1
Involvement & contact3.9
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.2
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Application deadline
2028-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
30 Oct 2026
Open dayonline
6 Dec 2026
Open day
29 Jan 2027
Open day
10 Apr 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
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