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research master in nutrition and metabolism msc 2010 faculty of health medicine and life sciences language of instruction english

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maastricht university leading in learning historic yet forward-thinking and contemporary typically dutch yet multicultural and vibrant maastricht is a city of contrasts not only is maastricht the birthplace of the modern european union it also continues to establish itself internationally thanks to maastricht university s position as a leading academic centre in europe beyond boundaries welcome from the dean what makes studying at maastricht university s faculty of health medicine and life sciences fhml so special many answers are possible but the strong focus on the health continuum as a basis for our educational and research strategies plays a prominent role this continuum spanning from molecule to human to society is mirrored in the breadth of our faculty which covers everything from the prevention diagnosis and therapy of diseases to rehabilitation and societal aspects we feel strongly that we must understand what health is before we can develop genuine and farreaching knowledge of disease having such a broad scope within one faculty is unique in europe and stems from the fact that the fhml was founded in 2007 from a combination of separate faculties this merger was based on a unique vision bringing together the health and life sciences with the broad spectrum of experimental and clinical medicine to form a new powerful alliance the health sciences master s and research programmes offered at the fhml thus encompass the entire field of health sciences ranging from the biological to the behavioural and social sciences the faculty also incorporates a prominent school of public health with a much broader scope than more traditional public health schools which will be expanded even further in the near future 2 the true interdisciplinarity of our faculty and school will empower all students to integrate questions of fundamental science with applications of clinical medicine further they will be able to understand the complex needs of our society when it comes to the maintenance of health the prevention of disease its proper diagnosis and treatment and of course its social cultural and political implications our programmes will thus provide the most comprehensive spectrum of knowledge in the fields of health and life sciences as well as medicine i have every confidence that our education and research programmes will enhance your knowledge and skills in health sciences and prepare you for a most successful career professor martin paul dean faculty of health medicine and life sciences with over half of its master s students and a third of its academic staff coming from outside the netherlands maastricht university has a reputation for quality and for its international orientation and dynamic interdisciplinary environment most of our master s programmes are taught in english and international themes are deeply rooted in the curricula at maastricht university you will be encouraged to look across traditional boundaries for answers looking to other departments disciplines institutes universities and international scholars to provide better insight into your own education and research new perspectives table of contents maastricht university leading in learning welcome from the dean introduction · faculty of health medicine and life sciences · problem-based learning research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects · in brief · profile · objectives · student profile · curriculum overview · special programme features · career prospects · links with research useful links practical matters · tuition fees and scholarships · admission and application · master s meetings master s meetings master s programmes overview 2010 as a master s student you are a contributing member of our academic community using the problem-based learning methodology you work in small groups alongside students from all over the world in close cooperation with the academic staff you and your fellow students seek solutions to real-world problems you exchange knowledge and experiences learn to see things from new perspectives and develop skills that will last a lifetime research 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 6 6 7 7 7 9 10 10 10 10 10 11 research at maastricht university focuses on gaining insights into current issues in today s society and we recognise the value of bright young researchers in contributing to the development of fresh and innovative ideas that is why research plays an integral role in the majority of our master s programmes and why we offer a number of research master s focused solely on the training of future researchers career further specialising in your field by earning a master s degree at maastricht university will greatly enhance your career prospects the effectiveness of our approach to education and research is demonstrated by the performance of our graduates they are self-assured independent and assertive professionals who are able to make a smooth transition from university to the job market because they focus on more than just theory they also learn the skills they need to have a successful career the programme in the brochure is accredited by the accreditation organisation of the netherlands and flanders nvao for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl code of conduct maastricht university is a signatory of the code of conduct with respect to international students in dutch higher education more information about this code of conduct is available at www.internationalstudy.nl 3

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introduction faculty of health medicine and life sciences maastricht university founded in 1976 is the youngest university in the netherlands ever since its founding the university has held a unique position among dutch universities thanks to its problem-based learning pbl system the faculty of health medicine and life sciences fhml currently has some 4,000 students enrolled in its various educational activities the faculty is located in the randwyck university complex where modern buildings provide students with a pleasant atmosphere in which to study students at fhml have regular access to the latest facilities including a multimedia laboratory a library a computer resource centre and multiple information desks the learning and resource centre and the library house an extensive collection of books scientific journals and magazines computers and audiovisual equipment special teaching rooms equipped with modern recording and presentation equipment are available to students for use during skills training students are free to make use of the internet café which is conveniently located near the university library research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects problem-based learning maastricht university has adopted the problem-based learning pbl system as the leading educational approach in all curricula pbl is an educational format focusing on discussion and learning based on real-life problems which activates the student s prior knowledge and thus enhances a natural interest in the study topics students learn to recall information and to become self-directed initiators under the guidance of a tutor students are placed in small groups where they are encouraged to probe and scrutinise issues concepts and principles related to a specific real-life problem pbl motivates students to become more involved in their studies to be more independent and to deal with various situations by using skills learned in the pbl training students tackle problems that provoke scrutiny and are encouraged to retrieve information from diverse learning resources and actively participate in the group discussions in brief this two-year research master master of science in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects is the only research master s in the field of nutrition and metabolism in the netherlands the programme is unique in its focus on fundamental and clinical aspects of research the curriculum is in keeping with the highly successful socially relevant research topics affiliated to the nutrition and toxicology research institute maastricht nutrim the programme focuses on research and research skills which are integrated with the institute s most significant topics that generate intensive interaction between students and researchers close interaction with senior faculty s mentors will promote the individual development as a scientist graduates will be top candidates for a phd position within nutrim nutrim s distinct internationally recognised reputation in the field of nutrition and metabolism provides students with a unique background of information and skills vital for the execution of innovative and excellent research during the master s programme students will develop scientific skills through theoretical and practical research courses education is executed by top researchers with an established and internationally recognised research profile and proven teaching experience and commitment it will be possible ­ but not obligatory ­ to do a part of the research project at another international research institute nutrim has an extensive and active international research network exceptionally talented students who have completed a relevant regular one-year master s programme may be ­ under stringent conditions ­ directly admitted to the second year profile metabolic disturbances play an important role in the aetiology of various diseases clear examples are disturbances in energy glucose and lipid metabolism that may ultimately lead to obesity diabetes or cardiovascular diseases the number of people suffering from these diseases will exponentially increase during the next decades not the least due to the growing numbers of overweight and elderly subjects the aetiology of the metabolic abnormalities is poorly understood although it is clear that genetic and environmental factors are involved a major environmental factor is of course diet as a proper choice of foods may prevent or delay many of the health consequences related to metabolic abnormalities even despite a high body weight it is an important area of research for the general public policymakers and the food industry thus there is a strong need for highly qualified scientists in the field of nutrition and metabolism who can work within a multidisciplinary setting scientists who can initiate high-standard studies scientists who can translate and communicate their findings with their academic peers policymakers and the food industry objectives the research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects focuses on biomedical research and the diet-dependent regulation of metabolism under physiological and pathophysiological conditions the research will not only provide in-depth knowledge to understand the role of diet to prevent metabolism-related disorders but also to understand the importance of diet as modulator during the progression of these disorders and to explain the heterogeneity of metabolism-related disorders this fundamental and applied approach will educate students who will ultimately contribute to the formulation of dietary guidelines at the population level based on science from the molecular tissue/organ and whole body perspective and who will understand the role of diet during different clinical conditions such as pre and post-operative care acute disease conditions recovery and revalidation and palliative care 4 research master in nutrition and metabolism msc 2010 5

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student profile the research master s is aimed at students with a genuine interest in the field of nutrition and metabolism in particular graduates will be adequately equipped to carry out research at a high and competitive level within this domain in a largely self-directed or autonomous way they will be fully prepared to work as researcher in this field will have an extensive knowledge in the various disciplines of nutrition and metabolism and will have the ability to work and communicate in a multidisciplinary team with academics and non-academics the competencies and final qualifications of the graduates are therefore at the international top level for research masters an extensive quality assurance system will ensure this high level over the years special programme features at present maastricht university is the only university in the netherlands that offers a two-year research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects the goal of the research master s curriculum is to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to address the complex nutritional problems currently facing the western society therefore the curriculum has a particular focus on nutritional physiology biochemistry and metabolism moreover it provides the knowledge and skills to understand observations from genomic and molecular techniques to whole body metabolism and ultimately to the pivotal role of diet to maintain health ample attention is paid to development of laboratory skills these practical sessions are geared towards the theoretical concepts dealt with in the core courses which relate to the main research themes of the school for nutrition and toxicology in maastricht nutrim curriculum overview first year cell and molecular biology of nutrition core courses career prospects the curriculum prepares graduates to be researchers at the highest international master s level frequent discussions with national and international colleagues and experts within the domain of nutrition and metabolism have resulted in a curriculum that fully complies with international requirements as a graduate of the master s programme you will be a top candidate for a place in a phd programme it is foreseen that the majority of graduates will find a phd position in the field of nutrition research but the gained knowledge and skills will make them attractive for other biomedical and life science research areas as well graduates also have excellent prospects for a biomedical research career in a non-academic setting for instance in the food industry nutrition health and disease clinical nutrition nutritional assessment use of biomarkers nutritional biochemistry and metabolism elective courses research junior including research methods in nutrition second year skills training writing a research protocol scientific english writing and presentation skills research management and organisation elective courses research senior practical research including master s thesis links with research the research priorities are designed to acquaint students with the methods of research and analysis as applied within the framework of biomedical sciences research in general and within the school for nutrition and toxicology in maastricht nutrim in particular the core of the curriculum of the research master in nutrition and metabolism is biomedical knowledge and insight into the diet-dependent regulation of metabolism under physiological and pathophysiological conditions in order to understand the relevance of diet as modulator during progression of disorders and the heterogeneity of metabolic disorders this fundamental and applied approach leads ultimately to formulation of dietary guidelines at the population level based on science from the molecular tissue/organ and whole body perspective and understanding the role of diet during clinical conditions such as pre and post-operative care acute disease conditions recovery revalidation and palliative care the elective courses offer students the possibility of tailor-made training in specific knowledge domains and skills in biomedical research like · research on laboratory animals · radiology in biomedical research · tools in bio-informatics · advanced laboratory techniques · the use of stable isotopes in nutrition research 6 research master in nutrition and metabolism msc 2010 7

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different views on the same subject rachel nilwik msc internship project the role of gcn2 in protein translation during amino acid deficiency supervisors c de theije and e köhler phd useful links www.maastrichtuniversity.nl www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fhml www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/ssc www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/library www.maastrichtuniversity/languages www.maastrichtuniversity/guesthouse www.kamerburo.net www.holland.com www.maastricht360.nl www.nuffic.nl www.grantfinder.nl www.ind.nl www.nutrim.unimaas.nl maastricht university faculty of health medicine and life sciences registration scholarships finances living sports etc maastricht university library maastricht university language centre housing in maastricht housing in maastricht the netherlands a virtual tour of maastricht practical information on studying in the netherlands information on scholarships immigration procedures for academic visitors the nutrition and toxicology research institute maastricht nutrim very profound retardation of muscle tissue development indicating that something might have been wrong in the muscle protein synthesis which is in turn regulated by protein translation from the genome using cultured muscle cells we tried to find out what would happen at the protein and rna levels if the cells were exposed to arginine deficiency while interacting by two regulation pathways of proteins translation we interfered with the pathways both pharmacologically by adding enzymes or growth factors and genetically genetic modification this was certainly very different from all the other ways i had ever looked at muscle tissue basal mechanisms can perhaps be studied better by way of cells than human subjects but functional and physiological effects are difficult to see having seen both sides i now have a really good base to choose what i want to do next i ve always been interested in muscle function and after i finished my movement sciences master s programme i was still curious about the metabolic view on this i also wanted to learn more about research before starting my career so i applied for an internship on a research project at the university s department of anatomy and embryology in this project molecular techniques were being used to evaluate muscle metabolism in conditions of amino acid deficiency the aim was to explain unexpected observations from earlier research involving mice with lower systemic arginine levels due to a genetic modification overexpression of an arginine-breakdown enzyme arginase in their intestines these mice had a 8 research master in nutrition and metabolism msc 2010 9

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practical matters tuition fees and scholarships tuition fees thetuitionfeesforeu/eeastudentsaresetbytheministry master s programmes overview 2010 575 paper based 233 computer based or 90 internet based will be accepted applicants are eligible for exemption provided they submit proof of `sufficiency in their englishlanguage training e.g if english is their native tongue or if english language skills were tested before half-way entry of students exceptionally talented students who have completed a academicyear,tuitionfeesformaster sstudentsfromeu/eea countries are approximately 1,676 for students under the age of 30 and 2,058 for those over 30 these fees are subject to an annual rise of 2 to 3 this provides a good indication of thefeesforthesestudentsin2011/12andbeyond ofeducationattheendofeachcalendaryear.forthe2010/11 relevant regular one-year master s programme and who wish to pursue a research career through the research master may be admitted to the programme under stringent conditions the students can receive credits for equivalent courses done elsewhere and follow a tailor-made programme ­ approved and evaluated by the board of admission ­ to compensate for to that of a student that has successfully completed the first to those of regular students and the latest information scholarships please consult www.maastrichtuniversity.nl for other fees 2011/2012and2012/2013academicyearamountto12,000 determinedthreeyearsinadvance.thefeesforthe2010/11 fornon-eu/eeamaster sstudentstuitionfeesare arts culture · artistic research ma 1 · arts and heritage policy management and education cultuur beleid behoud en beheer ma 3 · arts and sciences cultuur en wetenschapsstudies ma 3 · gender and diversity studies ma 1 · european studies on society science and technology ma 1 · media culture ma 1 · research master in cultures of arts science and technology msc 1 behavioural political sciences · analysing europe ma 1 · european public affairs ma 1 · european studies 3 specialisations ma 1 · globalisation and development ma 1 · psychology 6 specialisations msc 1 · public policy and human development 1 specialisation in the behavioural political sciences msc 1 · research master in european studies msc 1 · sustainable development msc 1 business economics all programmes triple crown accredited aacsb equis and amba · econometrics and operations research 4 specialisations msc 1 · financial economics 3 specialisations msc 1 · fiscale economie fiscal economics 2 specialisations msc 2 · global supply chain management and change msc 1 · infonomics msc 1 · international business 11 full-time and 6 part-time specialisations one of which is in dutch msc 1 · international economic studies 5 specialisations msc 1 · management of learning msc 1 · public policy and human development 5 specialisations in business economics msc 1 · research master in business research 2 specialisations msc 1 · research master in economic and financial research 2 specialisations msc 1 graduate programmes for professionals · executive master of finance and control emfc/msc/rc 4 · international executive master of finance and control part-time emfc/msc/rc 1 · mba international executive modular dutch executive modular and euro 3 nvao accreditations graduate programme for professionals nvao accredited graduate programme for professionals in process of nvao accreditation graduate programme for professionals nvao accreditation process will be initiated master s programme in process of nvao accreditation and approval by ministry of education deficiencies the level of these students should be comparable year selection and admission procedures will be comparable there are a number of scholarship programmes available to prospective master s students depending on their academic background and nationality information on scholarships and please note that a limited number of places are available funding is available at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/scholarships admission will be granted on a first-come first-served basis see www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fhml/masters for more details application procedure health life sciences · arts-klinisch onderzoeker physician-clinical investigator msc md 4 · european public health msc 1 · geneeskunde medicine msc md 4 · global health msc 1 · health food innovation management msc 1 · mental health msc 1 · molecular life sciences 5 specialisations msc 1 within transnational university limburg tul · physical activity and health 3 specialisations msc 1 · public health 5 specialisations msc 1 · research master in cardiovascular biology and medicine msc 1 · research master in cognitive and clinical neuroscience 4 specialisations msc 1 · research master in health sciences msc 1 · research master in nutrition and metabolism fundamental and clinical aspects msc 1 graduate programmes for professionals · affective neuroscience msc 1 · health professions education msc 1 · public health for professionals msc 1 law · european law school llm 1 · fiscaal recht tax law 3 specialisations llm 3 · forensica criminologie en rechtspleging forensics criminology and administration of justice llm 4 · globalisation and law llm 1 · international and european economic law 1 · intellectual property law and knowledge management llm msc 1 · international laws llm 1 · law honours programme master research track 1 · nederlands recht dutch law 6 specialisations llm 4 · recht en arbeid law and labour 2 specialisations llm 4 sciences within transnational university limburg tul · artificial intelligence msc 1 · operations research msc 1 admission and application admission requirements applicants must hold a bachelor s degree in a relevant applications for admission to a programme at maastricht university should be submitted via www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/mastersadmissions academic field in one of the biomedical sciences such as biological health sciences life sciences nutrition and health movement sciences toxicology medicine medical biology entrance exam for the arts­klinisch onderzoeker master s are also eligible for the research master in nutrition and metabolism professionals from the life sciences or medical industry who wish to follow this programme as continuing professional development or as a start for a scientific career pharmacy and biomedical engineering students who pass the on receiving your application your diploma will be assessed to decide whether you are eligible for the programme you have chosen diploma evaluation more information about www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/mastersadmissions application deadlines admissions application and registration is available from the application deadline for starting in september 2010 is permit can also be accepted provided that their entry level is adequate the same admission requirements · 15april2010forstudentswhorequireavisaorresidence · 1july2010foreu/eeastudents international students are especially encouraged to apply with furthermore applicants should obtain sufficient scores for each of the following tests organised by maastricht university on research in the field of nutrition metabolism and chronic disease master s meetings we strongly advise prospective applicants to visit our master s meetings on saturday 10 october 2009 or saturday 13 march 2010 they are a perfect opportunity to learn whatever is needed to make a well-grounded study choice students · writtenapplicationexplainingmotivationandpersonalview · anentranceinterviewwiththeboardofadmission non-eu students must submit a score on the ielts test not higher than 6.5 receive a detailed explanation of the contents of the various master s programmes and vital information about student facilities as well as practical details for completing the older than five years at the start of the programme equal to or instead of the ielts test proof of having participated in a toefl test and a score not older than five years at the start of the programme equal to or higher than admissions requirements students and staff will be on hand to answer any questions applicants may have for information website www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fhml/masters and to register for one of the master s meetings please visit our language of instruction 1 only in english 2 part dutch part english 3 available in both english and dutch 4 only in dutch 10 research master in nutrition and metabolism msc 2010 for more information on nvao please visit www.nvao.nl 11

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© 2009 maastricht university office marketing communications p.o box 616 6200 md maastricht the netherlands text faculty of health medicine and life sciences peter hamerslag derixhamerslag photography jonathan vos maastricht arjen schmitz maastricht sasha ruland fotografie eijsden carin willemsen and marianna bandi/coproductions sittard concept and design template vormgeversassociatie bv hoog-keppel layout and production océ business services maastricht although this brochure was made with the utmost care no rights can be attained from it www.maastrichtuniversity.nl based in europe focused on the world maastricht university is a stimulating environment where research and teaching are complementary where innovation is our focus where talent can flourish a truly student oriented research university bsr0073 contact information pr office faculty of health medicine and life sciences maastricht university p.o box 616 6200 md maastricht the netherlands phone +31 43 388 5708 e-mail study-fhml@unimaas.nl internet www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/fhml/masters master s meetings saturday 10 october 2009 saturday 13 march 2010 for more information please visit the programme of your choice at www.maastrichtuniversity.nl

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