M.Sc. in Oncology

After successful completion of your study, you have earned the title MSc in Oncology. The aim of our Master is to provide you with all the knowledge and skills required to become a highly competitive PhD candidate.

The programme:

is designed to equip you to become the next generation of scientists who are eager to understand the causes of cancer and develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic modalities;
offers a small scale programme providing personal attention and guidance;
is developed by passionate clinical and preclinical scientists who are active in the field of Oncology;
is unique and teaches from the perspective of translational research.

Approximately 75% off all our students will start a PhD programme soon after graduation. Of course other employers, such as pharmaceutical companies or biotech companies and policy makers are also interested in versatile students with your background.

Admission requirements
This is a selective Master's programme. You will be considered for admission to the Master's programme Oncology if you hold a Bachelor's degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. For a bachelor’s degree from an institute of higher education (HBO/HLO), you need 240EC (4 years of study). To be considered for admission to the Master’s programme in Oncology you must meet the requirements listed below.