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The research project is the most important part of your studies. During this 9 months internship you will be part of a research team, practicing all aspects of research: from designing, planning and conducting experiments, to collecting and interpreting data, drawing conclusions, and writing a report or a scientific publication. 

The Research Project is preferably done in one of the MCLS affiliated research groups; the Bijvoet Center for Biomolecular Research  the Institute of Biodynamics and Biocomplexity, the Institute of Biomembranes  or the Institute of Environmental Biology . You perform your research project in a group that fits your chosen track. You do not need to have arranged an internship position before the start of your master.

Profiles take up a big part of your 2^nd year and can be viewed as the minor in your Master’s. They are designed to equip you with skills for your next step while studying. You select 1 out of 9 profiles, all with an own theme and focus. You can choose profiles that provide you with a broad skill set and help you prepare for a business, educational or societal career, or profiles that provide you with in-depth research skills, catering for a research career. The options include:

You devote 10 weeks (15 EC) to compulsory courses. The courses depend on the track you are in. See the course list below for a detailed overview, including course descriptions.

The elective space can be used to address deficiencies in your previous education, complete additional courses, extend your profile or to do a mini-project if you would like to perform extra research.

The aim of the writing assignment is to perform an in-depth analysis of literature on a relevant Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences topic, that demonstrates your ability to critically evaluate hypotheses and results, and to present your own views on the matter.

This compulsory module is a combination of courses, workshops, seminars, and career events to acquaint you with a wide range of life sciences-related topics.