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    Drug Innovation

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €49,838.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    48
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Drug Innovation at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €49,838.

    About the program

    The program focuses on the improvement and management of small molecule drugs or biomolecular drugs through interdisciplinary approaches from bioinformatics, chemical, biological, physical, and medical sciences. It covers development of new vaccines, gene therapeutics, organoids, medical nutrition, and methods for evaluating drug quality, efficacy, safety, and performance.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Spring 2027
    Sep 1, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT (including Home Edition) overall 93; minimum component scores: speaking 20 (or 20 old score) / writing 20 / listening 20 / reading 20 (old scores); TOEFL iBT overall 93; minimum component scores: speaking 4.5 / writing 4.5 / listening 4.5 / reading 4.5 (new scores).
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic overall band score 6.5; minimum component scores: speaking 6.0, listening 6.0, reading 6.0, writing 6.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    Netherlands: Orientation year (zoekjaar) residence permit allows eligible non-EU/EEA graduates to seek work in the Netherlands for 12 months.

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Drug Innovation at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Drug Innovation at Utrecht University is €49,838 across 120 required credits.
    Is Drug Innovation at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Drug Innovation at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Drug Innovation at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Drug Innovation at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Drug Innovation at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: GPA ≥3 or average grade ≥7
    How large is the Drug Innovation at Utrecht University cohort?
    Drug Innovation at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 48 students per cohort.