Biology
What do zebra fish have in common with a new osteoporosis medicine? Everything! As a biologist or medical biologist you will try to solve problems in the fields of genetics, cell biology, neuroscience and cognition, environment, and climate. In this Bachelor you will learn everything about microbiology, evolution and molecular biology. In the lab and the green house you study the underground life of plants. You investigate brain activity with MRI scanners. With microscopes you will look at the life at the level of cells. Do you want to understand the living world around you? Discover Biology and Medical Biology in Nijmegen!
What is this study about?
The Bachelor’s in Biology and Medical Biology you will become expert in the field of biology, in a broad sense. You might know the topics from high school. That knowledge is deepened in this programme. Students follow lectures and do research projects on plants, animals, micro-organisms, ecosystems, biochemistry, and genetics. You will discover the link between biology and other fields of science like math, chemistry and physics. Finally, you will learn how to apply your knowledge, for example in sustainable agriculture, managing pollution, and treating hereditary diseases or brain disorders.
Why study Biology and Medical Biology at Radboud University?
- The programme forms a solid base in Biology or Medical Biology but also offers a lot of flexibility. First, you’ll develop an understanding of the whole field of biology by following courses from all learning trajectories. After this, you choose the learning trajectory of your interest in Biology or Medical Biology.
- You will make use of excellent research facilities. For example, brand new green houses, the Phytotron (root laboratory), and scanners for measuring brain activity.
- Part of the programme is an internship with one of the Radboud University research groups. In three months you’ll develop research skills and perform part of the leading research that is done at the university. Sometimes you can choose your own research project.
- Students get excellent guidance. Student advisors and tutors can answer all your questions and the contact between teachers and students is informal.
- Study association BeeVee takes care of the necessary relaxation during your time as a student. BeeVee helps you with your studying and career, but also organises activities that allow you to meet your fellow students, alumni, and teachers.
Kastu feedback about the program after the visit
- At RU students have to really like to do research, to write and to analyze, because most of the assignments are written.
- RU has free writing classes at which students can attend if they struggle with academic writing (most of the students attends them).
- Students mostly can learn Dutch for free and get 50% discount to learn other languages like Spanish, Chinese or other 15 languages.
- Easy to find a job as a student – lots of shops, bars, restaurants. Student who gave me a tour said all his friends found a job in 2-3 months.
- Wypis ocen – na Radboud University ten dokument muszą załączyć osoby, które wciąż się uczą w liceum oraz osoby, które ukończyły już szkołę średnią. Szczegółowe informacje na temat sposobu wypełniania tego dokumentu znajdziesz tutaj.
- Specjalny wypis ocen - osoby, które nie ukończyły jeszcze liceum muszą załączyć dodatkowy wypis. Aby uzyskać wypis (wraz z polskim tłumaczeniem, przygotowanym dla polskojęzycznych szkół) skontaktuj się z nami.
- Świadectwo dojrzałości i świadectwo ukończenia liceum – jeśli wciąż się uczysz w liceum, te dokumenty prześlesz uczelni dopiero wtedy, kiedy już je uzyskasz.
- List motywacyjny - wskazówki, jak napisać list motywacyjny znajdziesz tutaj. Możesz też tutaj zamówić darmową instrukcję, wraz z przykładami.
Przed aplikacją sprawdź wymagania bezpośrednio na stronie uczelni. W przypadku problemów ze znalezieniem szczegółowych, aktualnych wymagań, skontaktuj się z konsultantami Kastu.
Spełnienie wymagań w zakresie języka angielskiego można udokumentować w jeden z następujących sposobów:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL – 90
Uwaga: niektóre kierunki na tej uczelni mają jeszcze wymagania dotyczące wyników poszczególnych części egzaminów językowych - jeśli nie masz pewności czy Twój wynik jest wystarczający na tą uczelnię, skontaktuj się z nami - napisz na który kierunek chcesz aplikować i załącz skan swojego certyfikatu.
Jest to program NUMERUS FIXUS. Oznacza to, że ma wcześniejszy termin aplikacji oraz aplikanci przechodzą proces selekcji.
Na proces selekcji składają się:
- Motywacja (bardzo ważna)
- Oceny (szczególnie z biologii, chemii, fizyki i matematyki)
Konieczne są również:
- CV w języku angielskim
- Fizyka i matematyka - te przedmioty powinny być nauczane przez cały okres trwania liceum.
- Biologia i chemia muszą być zdawane na maturze (na poziomie rozszerzonym).
If you choose Biology, you will quickly find that it is a compelling and broad field. However, do you know what you want to do after? Do you want to become a researcher, or do you prefer consulting companies, or maybe teaching? We provide you with all kinds of opportunities to discover your strenghts and which direction you would like to pursue. This way, you will be ready to tackle the job market when you graduate.
Preparation for the job market
During the Bachelor’s programme, there are plenty of opportunities to explore job market. What kind of job would you like? How can you land a job? How do you write a CV and what happens during a job interview? You will learn about this through:
- meetings with your student advisor
- guest lecturers from different fields
- a course in career orientation
- following courses with other programmes
- the Bachelor’s and Master’s portfolio
- lectures by alumni
Biologists' careers
Do you want to work as a researcher, prefer to consult in business, or want to teach in secondary school? The field of Biology is wide and gives you lots of options on the job market. You could, for example, work as a researcher, teacher, consultant, or a policy maker.
People who graduated from this programme work in jobs such as:
- Researcher for universities, hospitals, research institutes (RIVM, TNO), or companies
- Teacher in secondary school or higher education
- Consultant for a consultancy company
- Consultant for companies in agriculture and pharmaceutical industry (AkzoNobel, DSM)
- Policy maker for a non-profit organization, environment federation, or government
- Project leader/manager in a business or other organisation.
Career prospects depend on your Master's
The majority of students apply for a Master's programme after obtaining their Bachelor's degree. Your working prospects and future salary depend on the specialisation you choose.
On to a Master's
Upon completing the Bachelor's in Biology, you can continue on to a two-year Master’s in Biology or Medical Biology. If you want to enrol in the Medical Biology Master’s, you need to have completed the Medical Biology minor. The Master’s allows you to specialise within your field of interest and talent. If you graduate, you will receive the title of Master of Science (MSc). You can start applying for jobs after your Master's. Your knowledge as a (medical) biologist, combined with your academic skills and thinking level, will be highly valued by employers.
After a Bachelor’s in Biology, you may choose one of the following Master's:
Biology, with specialisations:
- Adaptive Organisms
- Conservation and Restoration Ecology
- Water and Environment
- Transnational ecosystem-based Water Management
- Microbiology
- Science, Management and Innovation
- Science in Society
- Science and Education
Medical Biology, with specialisations:
- Neurobiology
- Human Biology
- Medical Epigenomics
- Science, Management and Innovation
- Science in Society
- Science and Education
Career orientation
Every year, students organise the BBB Career Event (BBB) to connect with the job market. This event is the perfect place for students and companies to meet. It gives an up-to-date view of the developments in the job market and you can see which jobs might be interesting for you. The Career Service Science is also at your disposal to answer any questions concerning career orientation. They can help you find internships and vacancies, as well as giving you tips for your cover letter and CV.
