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★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students interested in molecular biomedical research using Maastricht's problem-based learning; weighs strong research focus against limited industry ties compared to larger hubs.
Tuition · Intl
€25,100
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2024
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
668
DUO ↑109% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
?
no data yet
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
8 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.6/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,226
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ 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 curious, creative and determined to solve biomedical challenges? Are you fascinated about the fundamentals of biomedicine and do you dream to be a scientist, work in a clinic or be an entrepreneur? Then the master's in Biomedical Sciences (BMS) might be exactly what you are looking for. Through a mix of theoretical courses, practical training sessions and a one-year internship, you’ll explore the relationship between human beings and their environment, from molecule, to gene, to cell and organ, to individual and to entire populations. You’ll learn how new scientific knowledge is obtained in basic and applied research areas, and how these insights can be used to benefit patients. Upon graduation you’ll be able to pursue a career as a researcher studying diseases and treatments in both academia and industry. If you have any questions for a current student Biomedical Sciences. Follow the Instagram account of our student ambassadors. There is one student ambassador for each of the five specialisations within Biomedical Sciences. https://www.instagram.com/umhealthmasterbiomed
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Natural SciencesSector: GezondheidFull-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentInternshipLab workLectureLiterature study
About Transnationale Universiteit Limburg
The Transnational University Limburg (tUL) is a unique collaboration between Hasselt University (Belgium) and Maastricht University offering joint programs. Known for biomedical sciences and statistics with cross-border learning experience.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k

Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
This specialisation is developed in order to provide students with a strong foundation and expertise in the field of genetics. Main focus is on the application of genetics and geno
Our aging society is facing many threats, including oncologic, neurologic and cardiovascular problems. Frequently, these problems are of inflammatory nature or are caused by infect
Is this the right specialisation for me? * If you have a genuine interest in how diet, physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle affect health… * If you are interested in the
This specialisation is developed for students with an interest in a multidisciplinary field aiming at creating solutions to restore structure and function of permanently damaged ti
The Clinical Neuroscience specialisation explores one of the most fascinating questions in science: how does the brain give rise to behaviour, and what happens when brain circuits
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: biomedische wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,226/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field80%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs31%
Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten7%
Medisch specialisten6%
Laboratoriumtechnici (geneeskunde en pathologie)4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree87%
Women among first-years70%
Say workload is “just right”61%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.6/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 83 respondents
Content & set-up3.7
Teachers3.8
Atmosphere3.9
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.3
Facilities3.8
Career preparation3.6
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.6
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
  • TOEIC: 1000
  • TOEFL paper based: 60
Internships
?No data yet
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