MSc in Biology - Specialisation in Microbiology

Radboud University

In this specialisation, you will work on improving health and environment, by studying, applying, and manipulating microorganisms. You will study the interface between fundamental and applied ecology and medical microbiology. As a Master’s student you will be part of a Microbiology research department that is at the forefront in the areas of environmental, medical, and molecular microbiology.

What will you learn?

Microbiology at Radboud University focuses on the functioning of microorganisms and their potential for improving our health and the environment. Think of applications in energy-efficient societal waste processing or next generation vaccines. As the programme contains more than one year of academic research, you will gain extensive hands-on experience in microbial research, for example in the leading research department of Prof. Mike Jetten.

Master's specialisation in Microbiology

After graduation, our students can take up a position as a:

• Researcher at a university or research institute
• Researcher in a company, either a large or a start-up company
• Researcher at a governmental research institute
• Consultant at a governmental agency, like a ministry
• Consultant at a consulting firm
• Risk analyser
• Policy officer at a governmental organisation or an NGO
• Project coordinator in water or ecosystem management
• Communications officer at an environmental organisation
• Teacher in biology (College or secondary education level)