Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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Master’s Opportunities in Medical Science in Netherlands
Master Positions in medical science in netherlands
4 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open master's positions in medical science in the Netherlands include University of Twente, Wageningen University & Research and University of Maastricht.
University of Twente
Netherlands
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5 days ago
The University of Twente Scholarship (UTS) offers a master's scholarship for eligible non-EU/EEA students beginning an eligible programme in September 2027 in the Netherlands. Relevant academic areas include engineering, technology, computing, energy, biomedical engineering, chemical science and industrial management. Applicants must first be admitted to an eligible University of Twente master's programme, rank among the top 5–10% of their graduating class and satisfy the required English-langua...
Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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5 days ago
Wageningen University & Research
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands is offering the Africa Scholarship Programme (ASP) , a fully funded opportunity for African students pursuing an eligible on-campus Master’s degree. Eligible study areas include agriculture, food systems, environmental sciences, climate change, water, biotechnology, biosystems engineering, nutrition and sustainable development. The programme is designed for applicants seeking advanced study related to agriculture, environmental science, food an...
Environmental Science
Agriculture
Biomedical Engineering
+6 more
1 week ago
University of Maastricht
Netherlands
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1 week ago
Maastricht University Holland-High Potential Scholarship 2027–28 is a fully funded opportunity for exceptional non-EU/EEA students to pursue a Master's degree in the Netherlands . The scholarship is hosted by Maastricht University and supports students admitted to participating master's programmes. It is designed for high-achieving international applicants who meet the academic and nationality criteria. Funding includes full tuition fees, a monthly living allowance, health and liability insuranc...
Education
Environmental Science
Psychology
+5 more
1 week ago
Leiden University
Netherlands
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3 months ago
Leiden University is offering the Leiden University Excellence Scholarship (LExS) for students joining a full-time Master's degree programme at Leiden University. This is a study scholarship rather than a job opening, and it is aimed at excellent applicants across several faculties, including Archaeology , Humanities , Medicine/LUMC , Governance and Global Affairs , Law , Social and Behavioural Sciences , and Science . The scholarship is available for Master's programmes starting in September an...
Behavioral Science
Medicine
Political Science
+5 more
3 months ago
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University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht University
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD opportunity at University Medical Center Utrecht (UMC Utrecht), Netherlands This PhD project is titled Multidimensional analysis of (a)biotic particles and immune responses . The research focuses on small environmental particles such as pollen and microplastics that can trigger inflammatory diseases, and on developing a novel portable system for rapid, multidimensional characterization of inhaled particles using flow cytometry. The successful candidate will work on analytical and experimenta...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Ecology
+6 more
1 month ago
Radboud University
Netherlands
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3 days ago
PhD Position: Movement Ecology at Radboud University in the Netherlands. This PhD project studies how climate change and freshwater availability shape the year-round movements of migratory waterbirds, using the greater white-fronted goose ( Anser albifrons ) as a model species. The project connects a unique long-term individual tracking dataset with remote sensing products to examine how geese respond to snow cover, freshwater availability, breeding success, and changing temperatures across bree...
Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
+7 more
3 days ago
University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
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1 month ago
PhD positions in Immunogenetics at University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG), Netherlands. The Immunogenetics lab is recruiting two highly motivated PhD candidates to study how genetic, immunologic, and environmental factors shape immune-mediated disease, with a strong emphasis on celiac disease (CeD) . The project combines molecular biology , immunology , microbiology , bioinformatics , and Next Generation Sequencing to investigate disease onset and progression. Research will expand patient-de...
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Microbiology
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1 month ago
Living costs in Netherlands
Estimated costs in Netherlands.
MonthlyYearly | Netherlands |
|---|---|
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €2.2k $2,400/yr |
 Dining Out & Social Restaurants, cafes, and social dining per year | €2.0k $2,160/yr |
 University Tuition Average PhD tuition per year | €13.8k $15,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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AMC
Netherlands
Research Interests
Clinical Nutrition
Microbiology
Gut Microbiota
Metabolic Biology
Intestinal Biology
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Bacteria
Chemical Biology
Protein Chemistry
Amsterdam University Medical Centers
Netherlands
Research Interests
Obstetrics And Gynecology
Virology
Prenatal Medicine
Placental Biology
Assisted Reproductive Technology
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Maastricht University Medical Centre
Netherlands
Research Interests
Obstetrics And Gynecology
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University of Amsterdam
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Neurology
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Medical Science
Migraine Research
University Medical Center Groningen
Netherlands
Research Interests
Biostatistics
Epidemiology
Medical Science
Gwas
Genome-wide Association
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.