Degree from a Dutch university of applied sciences (HBO)
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This page outlines the step-by-step process for completing your application to a Master's programme at Utrecht University. Please read this information thoroughly before starting your application.
This is a selective Master's programme. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Infection and Immunity if you hold a Bachelor's degree of a Dutch University of Applied Sciences and can demonstrate:
- A relevant Bachelor’s degree:
Bachelor’s programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:- Biologie en Medisch Laboratoriumonderzoek (Life Sciences).
- Other relevant Science programme.
- Relevant knowledge, insight and skills in these fields:
- In depth (advanced Bachelor's level (year 2 and 3)) knowledge of and insight in: molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology.
- In depth knowledge and insight in the field of infection and immunity should be demonstrated by 15 EC earned in total in these fields. Preferably, one of the followed courses is level Bachelor's year 3.
- Academic Performance*:
- High overall score (GPA, average grade, grading tables), and high grades for relevant courses.
- High overall score (GPA, average grade, grading tables), and high grades for relevant courses.
- High level of academic competences*:
- Time to degree in previous education.
- Study progress (grade development over the years).
- The ability to design, carry out and report on research projects.
*If you fail to meet some of the requirements 3-4, please indicate why you feel you are still eligible for admission in your motivation letter
- Interest and match with the programme:
- A clear and well-founded motivation for participation in this Master’s programme, demonstrating alignment between the applicant’s interests and the programme’s academic and research focus.
- Genuine research interest in molecular pathogenesis of infectious diseases and regulatory principles of the immune response.
- A broad interest in advances from immunity and infection, virology, cell biology, prokaryotic microbiology, and biochemistry.
- Relevant extracurricular activities.
English language requirements
You are exempt from the English language requirement because you obtained your previous degree from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. Please note that the programme admits a maximum of 30 students each year. This means that students who are eligible might not be accepted for the programme when there are more applicants than seats. The decision on your application is based on a thorough analysis. See Step 6 ‘Upload your documents in OSIRIS Online Application’ for more details.
Questions?
You can contact the Programme Coordinator with questions about your eligibility.
Utrecht University is not offering a pre-master's programme for Infection and Immunity.
| Applications open | 1 October |
|---|---|
| Application deadline for scholarship candidates | 1 February |
| Application deadline for Non-EU passport holders | 1 April |
| Application deadline for EU passport holders | 1 April |
All deadlines expire at 23:59 [CET/CEST] on the specified date. You must complete the application process (including submitting your application documents in OSIRIS Online Application and paying the application fee) by this time.
If you need an early admissions decision in order to apply for scholarships, you should submit your application before February 1. In addition, please send proof of your scholarship application to the Biomedical Administration Office: BMS.GSLS@umcutrecht.nl.
The following documents must be uploaded before the application deadline:
Diploma or certified graduation statement (with graduation date and without any conditions)
Certified transcript (including courses, grades and GPA)
Please make sure the document has a stamp/signature and contact information of the institute.Course information. Please provide a detailed description of coursework in the relevant field of science.
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Apply via StudielinkAfter submitting your application to Studielink, you will receive an email with login details for OSIRIS Online Application. Here you can upload all required documents, check the status of your application and, if applicable, enter contact details of your referee(s).
After you upload all documents in OSIRIS, the Graduate School will evaluate them. We strive to inform you of our decision within 30 working days after the application deadline.
Selection procedure
The Admissions Committee reviews all requests for admission and selects students that meet the entry requirements. The Admissions Committee also assesses whether you will be able to successfully complete the Master’s programme within the set time frame. This means the decision on your application is based on a thorough analysis.
The programme admits a maximum of 30 students each year. If the number of selected candidates exceeds the number of available places, the Admissions Committee will select only the most eligible candidates. As a consequence, students who are eligible may not be admitted. Ranking takes place based on the entry requirements.
You will receive a written notification of the decision of the Admissions Committee. You will also be notified when you are placed on a waiting list, and/or if you still have to fulfill certain conditions. Applicants are notified in a timely manner; however, applicants are not notified at exactly the same time. If you have received a (conditional) letter of acceptance, we expect you to accept or decline the offer within two weeks.