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Master

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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    Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.
  • 2. Additional Subject

    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

    Note
    Visa procedures can take 6–8 weeks. We recommend applying earlier than the official deadline — we track the full timeline in our Premium plan.

Language requirements

Standard requirement for HBO/WO programs: IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 80. Note: Specific scores for this program are being verified.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Rent~€800
Food~€300
Insurance~€120
Total~€1,220/mo
Estimates vary by city and lifestyle; we help you plan a realistic budget.
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Radboud University

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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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Tuition (from)
€19,714
/year
Admission
Admission: Competitive
Duration
2 years
Location
Nijmegen

Accreditations

NVAO

Scholarships

International students may be eligible for the Holland Scholarship (€5,000). Check your eligibility in our guide.

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