Biomedical Research exchange program at HAN in Nijmegen

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The program starts 1 February 2025

Strengthen your cancer knowledge by learning more about the cell biology of cancer. How the immunology of infectious diseases comes into play. And what new scientific approaches there are to study molecular pathogenesis. Including omics. Have we caught your attention? Scroll on!

Gain valuable insights

Understand how to identify the cancer cells. Research how they grow and morph. And then use that research to help humankind.

Hands-on training in a state-of-the-art laboratory

You use the latest equipment to research cancer cells. See how once superficial cells metastasize. And more.

Carry out research together with the pros

Plan and carry out research. Together with professional biomedical research scientists.

20 Hours on assignments average per week

10Hours of practical workaverage per week

10Nationalitiesaverage each semester

30ECTS creditsEuropean Credit Transfer System

Program

How you make a difference in the research world

Biomedical Research covers all kinds of topics. You learn about the moment superficial melanomas grow into metastasizing melanomas. How to study C. elegans and the effect they have on stem cells. In this targeted study you gain more experience. In the classroom, the lab and in real-life situations. So you can work with confidence in a professional laboratory. Or take the next step in your career.

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Why study in the Netherlands?

The Netherlands has a large population of international students so you won’t feel alone. In fact, 1 in 10 students is an international student. At the International School of Business it’s even 1 in 2 students. Why do so many international students come here? Because the Netherlands has excellent, affordable higher education. It also has a thriving economy (18th in the world) so there are plenty of job opportunities. What’s more, the Dutch are open-minded and almost everyone speaks English.

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Discover the city of Nijmegen

The lovely university town of Nijmegen has a great atmosphere. Just wander through its beautiful old streets and you feel its rich history. Looking for a charming pub or restaurant, a bit of culture or a great night out? Nijmegen has all this and more. Keen on sport or nature? Nijmegen has loads of sports clubs and is surrounded by beautiful forests full of hiking and bicycle trails.