Chemistry of Life
Radboud University • Nijmegen • Mathematics, natural sciences and computer science
Admissions & requirements
- 1. Previous Education
Entering the Master's specialisation in Chemistry for Life requires a Bachelor's degree in one of the following subjects; Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Life Sciences, Science (at Radboud University) or equivalent.
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Students must have passed (preliminary) examinations containing the following subject matter: Chemical Analysis (3 credits), Organic Chemistry (6 credits), Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits), Physical Chemistry/Thermodynamics (3 credits), Biochemistry (6 credits), Molecular Cell Biology (6 credits), Bioinformatics (3 credits), Spectroscopy (3 credits), Mathematics (6 credits), Physics (6 credits), Experimental skills (12 credits), and an additional 30 credits of Chemistry- or Molecular Life Science
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Language requirements
Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.
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Radboud University
NijmegenResearch University
Founded in 1923, Radboud University in Nijmegen is consistently ranked as the best broad university in the Netherlands by national surveys. Home to 1 Nobel Prize laureate and known for its green campus, strong research output, and excellent student satisfaction. The university has produced 5 Dutch prime ministers.
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Scholarships
International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.
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