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    Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences

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    Utrecht, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €49,738.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    70
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Utrecht, NL. Tuition is €49,738.

    About the program

    Two-year research-oriented master's programme focusing on molecular mechanisms related to health and disease in cells and organisms. Covers cellular processes like signaling, membrane biogenesis, and intracellular transport using biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology, biophysics, and computational methods. Offers tracks in Genes to Organisms, Molecules & Cells, and Biophysics & Molecular Imaging.

    Focus: research

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2027
    Apr 1, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). The minimum required TOEFL score is 93 for the internet test and a minimum of 24 for reading, 22 for listening, 20 for speaking and 20 for writing
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS (International English Language Testing System), academic module. The minimum required IELTS score (overall band) must be: 6.5, with at least 6.0 for the ‘writing’, ‘speaking’, ‘listening’ and ‘reading’ components.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year (Zoekjaar) visa

    €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 Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University is €49,738 across 120 required credits.
    Is Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University online or in-person?
    Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University is offered in-person.
    How long does Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University take to complete?
    Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University?
    Per the program's published guidance: average grade ≥ 7.5
    How large is the Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University cohort?
    Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences at Utrecht University typically enrolls around 70 students per cohort.