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master molecular life sciences masters programmes

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translating research into products as a technician and/or bachelor of applied sciences graduate you have a firm foundation in practical research skills but you strive for more academic and professional responsibility you want to enrich your theoretical knowledge in molecular life sciences and practically apply this knowledge to develop products such as vaccines drugs diagnostic tests enzymes or biofuels perhaps you want to combine study and work the master molecular life sciences can offer you all of this translating research into products in the past few years discoveries in molecular life sciences have been made at an increasingly rapid pace there is a vast expanse of knowledge available for development into practical applications therefore scientists specialized in translating this knowledge into products complement research groups in hospitals biotechnology companies and other research institutions the master molecular life sciences is exceptional in that it focuses on the translation of fundamental research into products the approach of the study is applied and hands-on effectively and efficiently developing the competencies essential for the design of your own strategies and the management of your projects in applied research and product development professional opportunities the biotech industry pharmaceutical companies hospitals and research institutions alike are constantly in need of competent goal-oriented and multidisciplinary professionals our graduates are capable of independently planning and executing short to mid-term projects they are employable as junior project leaders lab managers or in other positions that are an intermediate between bachelor graduates and senior project leaders another ideal option for our masters graduates is career development as a phd candidate full-time and part-time options you can opt for the one-year full-time programme or alternatively you can combine work and study by choosing the two-year part-time masters course the master molecular life sciences is associated with the han biocentre part of the industrial microbiology professorship.

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the master molecular life sciences is one of the masters courses at the han han masters courses are internationally renowned for their seamless integration with professional practice in this masters course we apply research to directly meet the demands of society the han lecturers are personally committed the close contact with fellow students gives rise to valuable learning experiences and establishes lasting networks these are the distinguishing and valued characteristics of our masters courses in short they are breeding grounds for innovation and inspiration interaction with professional practice industry and university professionals share their experiences as an external advisory board or guest lecturers the han industrial microbiology professorship is involved in the programme these are some of the ways we ensure that our curriculum is relevant and up-to-date our teaching methods promote active learning and the assignments and projects are always relevant to current issues in the professional practice i enthusiastically started with the part-time masters course in addition to my position as a molecular technician working through the curriculum i was positively surprised by the great progress i made concerning my knowledge and skills in molecular life sciences and my ability to implement these in my job developing molecular assays and diagnostic strategies ronald huijsmans team leader at the jeroen bosch hospitals laboratory of molecular diagnostics den bosch our expanding enterprise needs professionals with insights into science as well as economic aspects such as costs or the patent situation of a certain project or product as a member of the advisory board and guest lecturer of the han master molecular life sciences programme i am very enthusiastic about how this programme prepares students for tasks in our and similar companies dr henny hofs toxicologist synthon nijmegen immediate gains for your employer from day one the curriculum involves hands-on project-based learning you will be exposed to a broad range of research and methodologies which will be applied to design strategies for product development the benefits for you and your employer are immediate and tangible commitment and coaching the classes are small and there is plenty of scope for personal coaching a coach will support you throughout the entire programme our lecturers are committed to guiding you to optimal success international students also receive support with logistical issues related to living in the netherlands such as housing or finding a doctor.

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tien masteropleidingen specifiek voor de zorg en dienstverlening programme the programme comprises five modules these are designed to gradually develop the skills needed to plan and manage projects in a goal-oriented manner introduction the first module revises and refreshes concepts that are essential to this masters course this includes molecular and cell biology theory and techniques reviewing scientific literature the application of statistics and the use of databases in biology a firm understanding of these advanced bachelor level skills are essential for further development infectious diseases in this second module you will learn more about pathogens the immune system vaccines and diagnostic tests you will design potential vaccines and diagnostic tests based on insights into host pathogen interactions a writing training supports you in professionalizing your english writing one of our tasks was to design an innovative drug against cancer to do so we studied the molecular mechanisms causing cancer designed a drug that could interfere with these mechanisms and checked the patent databases for possible patent blocks sharita timal phd student st radboud medical centre nijmegen carcinogenesis you will gain advanced knowledge about cancer development cancer syndromes and the various methods used to treat and diagnose cancer you will also design potential anti-cancer drugs as well as the strategies to develop them focus will be given to the pharmacological toxicological and pharmacokinetic aspects as well as any related patent opportunities biotechnology the central themes in this module are the production of proteins for industrial use and research on microbial oil production for biofuels project management training will give you the foundations for drafting your own project proposal your project proposal will include a scientific strategy outlining economic aspects such as costs risks and responsibilities parts of this project plan will be implemented during the course major project in the major project you will develop your skills in planning and executing projects in product development to an advanced level in the company or research institution of your choice you will write a comprehensive project proposal and carry out your project according to this plan this culminates in the combination of your newly acquired theoretical insights with the practical skills you already possessed at the start of the course.

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start the master molecular life sciences starts in september for the exact dates please visit www.han.nl/masters dutch or www.han.nl/molecularlifesciences english more information and application are you interested in the master molecular life sciences and do you want more information please visit www.han.nl/masters dutch or www.han.nl/molecularlifesciences english do you want to apply for the masters course you can find the application form on the site do you prefer an appointment with the course coordinator please phone +31 024 353 06 00 or send an e-mail to masters@han.nl study load the masters degree is offered as a full-time 12 months or part-time 2 years programme the total study load is 72 ec 1 credit point 28 study hours equivalent to 2016 study hours for the full-time programme this is allocated approximately as 43 hours per week including 15 contact hours and for the part-time programme approximately 20 hours a week including 7 contact hours admission criteria · you are a bachelor of applied sciences in molecular life sciences biochemistry biotechnology molecular biology or a related field · you are a bachelor of science with at least one year s work experience in a molecular/cell biology or biochemistry laboratory setting · you are an international applicant with an alternative diploma e.g a technicians qualification from germany in this case your qualification will be tested and accredited as a bachelor of applied sciences in an admission assessment a pre-masters course of one month may be offered if essential molecular biology skills are lacking scholarships and financing the study there are various options to finance your study such as · gifted students who are not yet working for biotech companies or research institutions can apply for a han scholarship for the masters course please look at our website for more information · lecturers at dutch higher education institutions or secondary schools have the unique opportunity to apply for the `lerarenbeurs scholarship please visit the ib groep website for information · other scholarship options for international students are presented at our website · tax deductions are available for professionals working in the netherlands visit our website for further information costs the costs of the master molecular life sciences are published on our website prices include educational materials and books open days 2011 saturday april 16 day wednesday june 29 evening for more information about pragramme location and time visit the master molecular life sciences on www.han.nl/masters dutch or www.han.nl/molecularlifesciences english

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han masters programmes location han masters programmes principal location berg en dalseweg 81 6522 bc nijmegen training location laan van scheut 2 6525 em nijmegen the netherlands t +31 024 353 1900 e masters@han.nl business and management engineering and life sciences information technology media and communication education han masters programmes developments in the workplace and in industry have made professional practice increasingly complex there is a need for highly educated professionals the han masters courses have a strong practical focus they prepare those who are already established professionally for a leadership role from the very start of the programme our masters students are sent into the field to solve complex problems or to implement changes and innovations the masters courses are set up on a small-scale highly qualified lecturers with years of professional experience closely monitor their students development lecturers use stimulating educational methods while taking into account current developments social needs dilemmas in the workplace and new scientific insights from the han professorships and other academic sources this stimulating learning environment allows professionals to build on their knowledge experience and future networks nvao accredited the han masters courses are nvao accredited experienced lecturers are dedicated to maintaining this accreditation by continually updating the masters courses ensuring that they are up-to-date and of the highest quality social studies health www.han.nl/masters dutch www.han.nl/english english the following masters courses are also offered at the han advanced nursing practice automotive systems bedrijfskunde in zorg en dienstverlening begeleidingskunde control systems engineering human resources management information systems development leraar algemene economie leraar engels leraar nederlands leraar wiskunde management en innovatie in maatschappelijke organisaties molecular life sciences neurorevalidatie pedagogiek physician assistant science in controlling social work sport en beweeginnovatie concept han marketing communication and public relations design ter haar romeny ketel photography anthoney fairley publication march 2011

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