Bachelor
Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students passionate about molecular research and interdisciplinary life sciences seeking a strong foundation for PhD or advanced masters. Trade-off: less emphasis on immediate professional lab technician roles compared to more appl
Tuition · Intl
↗€17,073
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
3 years
180 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.0+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗184
DUO ↑229% ↗
Intl. %
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no data yet
S:F ratio
↗19:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.0
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Any VWO
profile + subjects ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
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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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you fascinated by life at the molecular and cellular level? Do you have a broad interest in the natural sciences? The interdisciplinary Bachelor’s programme Molecular and Biophysical Life Sciences (MBLS) combines biology, chemistry, physics and the pharmaceutical sciences to study life from different perspectives. The MBLS programme will equip you to make meaningful contributions to our understanding of life and to address life science related societal challenges. MBLS is a new, unique international English-taught programme with a strong link to modern life science research.
For more information and updates, please check our website!
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English180 ECTSField area: Natural SciencesSector: GezondheidCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeBachelor
About Utrecht University
Founded in 1636, Utrecht University is one of the oldest and largest universities in the Netherlands with nearly 39,000 students. Known for excellence in life sciences, sustainability research, and a strong interdisciplinary approach. Home to 12 Nobel Prize laureates and ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.
Living in Utrecht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€600/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,650
Cost of living
Medium
Population
361k
Historic, vibrant, and student-friendly. Utrecht combines medieval charm with modern amenities. The city center is lively yet manageable, offering a perfect balance between Amsterdam's intensity and smaller cities' tranquility.
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Curriculum
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
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Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Continue to year 265%
Complete this degree47%
Continue studying after graduating100%
Women among first-years65%
Say workload is “just right”35%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 145 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4.2
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance3.9
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4.3
Career preparation3.7
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.0
- IELTS writing: 5.5
- TOEFL internet based: 86
Scholarships
Student grant and loan system—
Canadian student loans—
US Loans—
Tuition fee loan—
Martijn Zwart fundFor students with American or Canadian nationality applying for a BA at the Department of Dutch Language and Culture
Philosophy, Politics and Economics scholarship programme—
Internships
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