Program for Master in Molecular Life Sciences at HAN.

Here you can read in detail about the modules in the 1st year.

Module 1: Fundamentals

This module refreshes your basic knowledge and skills in the field of molecular life sciences. Each week you work on concrete assignments on the following topics:

Molecular biology
Cell biology
Biochemistry
Statistics
Bio-informatics

Together with your fellow students and lectures you will discuss the assignments.

Module 2: Drug Discovery and Development

Module 2 follows the entire drug development process. This starts with the discovery of a suitable target for a medicine in a cell/organism. The process continues right up to the testing of a new medicine in pre-clinical studies.

Laws and regulations
The drug development process is governed by various laws and regulations. You learn about these through case studies. The context? The development of medicines to fight cancer.

Online component
This module includes an online component on pharmaceutical chemistry. You follow parts of an online master degree on this subject through the University of Florida (UF). Students from all over the world take this course.

Topics

Molecular aspects of cancer development
Various targets and drugs
Assay development
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics
Statistics
Bio-informatics
Drug registration
Structure elucidation analysis
Pharmaceutical chemistry

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continues into 2nd year)

Here you learn about the efficient production of biomolecules for various industrial applications. Lectures are given by staff from the HAN BioCentre and guest lecturers.

Project proposals

In this module you write and present project proposals for the production of enzymes and microbial oil. You also delve into the consequences of GMP requirements and the opportunities of Quality by Design for your production strategy.

Topics

Production strains
Fermentation technology
Downstream processing (DSP)
Bio-analysis methods
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Gene Annotation
Metabolic Engineering

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continues into 2nd year)

In module 5, you develop your research skills in the context of your internship. You also learn how to write a literature review, a scientific report and a business case.

Topics

Applied research
Scientific writing and presenting
Experimental design
Quality assurance and control
Business development

Module 6: Project Management

(continues into 2nd year)

Module 6 is about successfully managing projects. To this end, you reflect on and create various professional products.

Topics

Professional conduct
Professional identity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Work culture
Communication styles
Professional development
Networking
Situational leadership
Meeting techniques
Project planning and control
Project proposal
Project planning and execution
Risk analysis

In your 2nd year you finish off modules 3, 5 and 6. And you complete modules 4 and 7.

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continued from 1st year)

Module 4: Vaccines and Diagnostics

In this module, you write a proposal for a new vaccine and you validate a new diagnostic test. Your strategy is based on scientific aspects, like the pathogenesis and the subsequent immune response. You also consider practical aspects and quality guidelines.

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continued from 1st year)

Module 6: Project Management

(continued from 1st year)

Module 7: Graduation Project 

Your graduation project is literally the masterpiece of your education! In this project, you combine all the knowledge and skills you have picked up during the program. You plan and execute your own project in the context of your internship. With a focus on both on scientific and project management choices.

Interested in the Molecular Life Sciences program? Want to discuss whether it aligns with your goals and background? Let's discuss it during a meeting!

First check out the admission requirements. Still think the program could be interesting for you? Email us at ask@han.nl. Indicate how you would like to meet: in-person at the campus, by phone or online meeting.

Look forward to talking to you!

To follow this program in part-time you need to be an EU/EEA citizen. Also, you need to have a suitable place of work and the right educational background. We discuss this during an intake interview. We also discuss if you are eligible for exemptions. Then there’s the financial aspect. Get tips on how to reduce your costs.

Intake interview
Want to follow this master in part-time? Make an appointment with the program manager, Andrea Thiele,  for an intake interview. You can do the interview in person, by telephone or Skype. It gives you have the chance to discuss whether your academic background, professional skills and experience meet the criteria for the program.

Send a mail to:  masters@han.nl.
Subject: Master of Molecular Life Sciences.
Please attach your Curriculum Vitae to the mail, which should include:

language qualifications
academic qualifications

Suitable work environment

During the intake interview with the program manager we discuss your work environment. Is it a good match with the program? Will you be able to complete your assignments there? We also discuss your lab experience. What kind of lab work have you done? Which methods are you familiar with? Will you be eligible for exemptions?

Exemptions

Perhaps you already have competences that exempt you from certain educational activities. After all, you’ve built up experience in your field. You might be exempt from parts of the following modules:

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills
Module 6: Project Management

How do we assess this? Based on various documents. Like a letter of recommendation from your manager or a scientific report you’ve written. We discuss this during the intake interview as well.

Educational background

Normally you need to have a suitable bachelor degree to follow this program. Are you working as a lab technician? Do have at least 3 years’ experience in the field? Then you might be able to follow this master program without a bachelor degree. First you need to do an admission assessment. Find out more during the intake interview.

Tuition fees: reducing your costs

Subsidies. Tax deductions. Grants in the field. An employer who pays part of the costs. A loan from family. There are lots of ways to cover your tuition fee.

This master degree benefits you, but also your employer. That’s why many employers are willing to contribute to study costs.  Is your workplace in the Netherlands? Your organization can probably get a special subsidy from the Dutch government called ‘Praktijkleren’.

Want help drawing up a proposal for this subsidy? We can help you substantiate the program’s benefits for you and your organization. We can also schedule a meeting with you and your manager to discuss the benefits of the program.

Paying your own study costs? In most cases you can declare these costs on your income tax return. Read more about declaring study costs on the website of the tax office.

Read about the 7 modules that make up the part-time program in Molecular Life Sciences.

Module 1: Fundamentals

This module refreshes your basic knowledge and skills in the field of molecular life sciences. Each week you work on concrete assignments. Your lecturers give you feedback on these.

Topics

Product development pipeline
Molecular biology
Cell biology
Biochemistry
Gene technology
Statistics
Using databases
Reading scientific articles
Presentation skills

Module 2: Drug Discovery and Development

Module 2 follows the entire drug development process. This starts with the discovery of a suitable target for a medicine in a cell/organism. The process continues right up to the testing of a new medicine in pre-clinical studies.

Laws and regulations
The drug development process is governed by various laws and regulations. You learn about these through case studies. The context? The development of medicines to fight cancer.

Online component
This module includes an online component on pharmaceutical chemistry. You follow parts of an online master degree on this subject through the University of Florida (UF). Students from all over the world take this course.

Topics

Molecular aspects of cancer development
Various targets and drugs
Assay development
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics
Statistics
Bio-informatics
Drug registration
Structure elucidation analysis
Pharmaceutical chemistry

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

Here you learn about the efficient production of biomolecules for various industrial applications. Lectures are given by staff from the HAN BioCentre and guest lecturers.

Project proposals

In this module you write and present project proposals for the production of enzymes and microbial oil. You also delve into the consequences of GMP requirements and the opportunities of Quality by Design for your production strategy.

Topics

Production strains
Fermentation technology
Downstream processing (DSP)
Bio-analysis methods
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Gene Annotation
Metabolic Engineering

Module 4: Vaccines and Diagnostics

Module 4 focuses on developing vaccines and diagnostic tests. You get the broad picture. So not just the science, but also practical and financial considerations. You study the latest literature and quality guidelines to complete your assignments. Topics include:

Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Vaccine Development
Diagnostic Testing
Validation
Statistics

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

In module 5 you create a number of professional products relating to your internship. For example, a scientific report, a presentation and a business plan.

Topics

Applied research
Scientific writing and presenting
Experimental design
Quality assurance and control
Business development

Module 6: Project Management

Module 6 is about successfully managing projects. To this end, you reflect on and create various professional products.

Topics

Professional conduct
Professional identity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Work culture
Communication styles
Professional development
Networking
Situational leadership
Meeting techniques
Project planning and control
Project proposal
Project planning and execution
Risk analysis

Module 7: Graduation project 

The final step in your program: the graduation project. Here you combine all the knowledge and skills you have picked up in the program. The aim? To plan and execute a product development project. Where? At your internship company or organization.

Your project could be developing a diagnostic or prognostic test. Or doing research into drugs, laboratory kits or protein production. You begin by writing a comprehensive project proposal. Then it’s your job to see the project through to a successful end.

Here you can read in detail about the modules in the 1st year.

Module 1: Fundamentals

This module refreshes your basic knowledge and skills in the field of molecular life sciences. Each week you work on concrete assignments on the following topics:

Molecular biology
Cell biology
Biochemistry
Statistics
Bio-informatics

Together with your fellow students and lectures you will discuss the assignments.

Module 2: Drug Discovery and Development

Module 2 follows the entire drug development process. This starts with the discovery of a suitable target for a medicine in a cell/organism. The process continues right up to the testing of a new medicine in pre-clinical studies.

Laws and regulations
The drug development process is governed by various laws and regulations. You learn about these through case studies. The context? The development of medicines to fight cancer.

Online component
This module includes an online component on pharmaceutical chemistry. You follow parts of an online master degree on this subject through the University of Florida (UF). Students from all over the world take this course.

Topics

Molecular aspects of cancer development
Various targets and drugs
Assay development
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics
Statistics
Bio-informatics
Drug registration
Structure elucidation analysis
Pharmaceutical chemistry

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continues into 2nd year)

Here you learn about the efficient production of biomolecules for various industrial applications. Lectures are given by staff from the HAN BioCentre and guest lecturers.

Project proposals

In this module you write and present project proposals for the production of enzymes and microbial oil. You also delve into the consequences of GMP requirements and the opportunities of Quality by Design for your production strategy.

Topics

Production strains
Fermentation technology
Downstream processing (DSP)
Bio-analysis methods
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Gene Annotation
Metabolic Engineering

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continues into 2nd year)

In module 5, you develop your research skills in the context of your internship. You also learn how to write a literature review, a scientific report and a business case.

Topics

Applied research
Scientific writing and presenting
Experimental design
Quality assurance and control
Business development

Module 6: Project Management

(continues into 2nd year)

Module 6 is about successfully managing projects. To this end, you reflect on and create various professional products.

Topics

Professional conduct
Professional identity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Work culture
Communication styles
Professional development
Networking
Situational leadership
Meeting techniques
Project planning and control
Project proposal
Project planning and execution
Risk analysis

Here you can find the calendar for the current academic year.

2022-2023 academic year

The 2022-2023 academic year has 42 weeks of education and 32 weeks of classes.
The academic year is divided into 2 semesters: one of 19 and one of 20 weeks.

Semester 1: 29 August 2022 to 29 January 2023
Semester 2: 30 January 2023 to 7 July 2023

HAN Intro	22-8-2022 to 26-8-2022
Fall holiday	22-10-2022 to 30-10-2022
Christmas holiday	24-12-2022 to 8-1-2023
Spring holiday	18-2-2023 to 26-2-2023
Good Friday	7-4-2023
Easter Monday	10-4-2023
King's Day	27-04-2023
May holiday	27-4-2023 to 7-5-2023
Liberation Day	5-5-2023
Ascension Day and day following	18-5-2023 and 19-5-2023
Pentecost Monday	29-5-2023
Conclusion academic year	3-7-2023 to 7-7-2023
Summer holiday	10-7-2023 to 13-8-2023
Resits and start up*	14-8-2023 to 25-8-2023

*Not all programs have resits after the summer holidays. Check the dates of exams and resits for your program on HAN Insite.

Do you live in or near the Netherlands? Wondering if this study is the right choice for you? Come and meet us at the Open Day.

Discover for yourself

Does HAN feel right for you? Do you get a good vibe on the campus? The best way to find out is to visit the Open Day. You get loads of info about the program and about HAN. Talk to lecturers and students. Go to information sessions and discover the ins and outs of the program. Want to know about the scholarships, tuition fees or student life? You can ask anything!

Here you can read in detail about the modules in the 1st year.

Module 1: Fundamentals

This module refreshes your basic knowledge and skills in the field of molecular life sciences. Each week you work on concrete assignments on the following topics:

Molecular biology
Cell biology
Biochemistry
Statistics
Bio-informatics

Together with your fellow students and lectures you will discuss the assignments.

Module 2: Drug Discovery and Development

Module 2 follows the entire drug development process. This starts with the discovery of a suitable target for a medicine in a cell/organism. The process continues right up to the testing of a new medicine in pre-clinical studies.

Laws and regulations
The drug development process is governed by various laws and regulations. You learn about these through case studies. The context? The development of medicines to fight cancer.

Online component
This module includes an online component on pharmaceutical chemistry. You follow parts of an online master degree on this subject through the University of Florida (UF). Students from all over the world take this course.

Topics

Molecular aspects of cancer development
Various targets and drugs
Assay development
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics
Statistics
Bio-informatics
Drug registration
Structure elucidation analysis
Pharmaceutical chemistry

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continues into 2nd year)

Here you learn about the efficient production of biomolecules for various industrial applications. Lectures are given by staff from the HAN BioCentre and guest lecturers.

Project proposals

In this module you write and present project proposals for the production of enzymes and microbial oil. You also delve into the consequences of GMP requirements and the opportunities of Quality by Design for your production strategy.

Topics

Production strains
Fermentation technology
Downstream processing (DSP)
Bio-analysis methods
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Gene Annotation
Metabolic Engineering

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continues into 2nd year)

In module 5, you develop your research skills in the context of your internship. You also learn how to write a literature review, a scientific report and a business case.

Topics

Applied research
Scientific writing and presenting
Experimental design
Quality assurance and control
Business development

Module 6: Project Management

(continues into 2nd year)

Module 6 is about successfully managing projects. To this end, you reflect on and create various professional products.

Topics

Professional conduct
Professional identity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Work culture
Communication styles
Professional development
Networking
Situational leadership
Meeting techniques
Project planning and control
Project proposal
Project planning and execution
Risk analysis

In your 2nd year you finish off modules 3, 5 and 6. And you complete modules 4 and 7.

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continued from 1st year)

Module 4: Vaccines and Diagnostics

In this module, you write a proposal for a new vaccine and you validate a new diagnostic test. Your strategy is based on scientific aspects, like the pathogenesis and the subsequent immune response. You also consider practical aspects and quality guidelines.

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continued from 1st year)

Module 6: Project Management

(continued from 1st year)

Module 7: Graduation Project 

Your graduation project is literally the masterpiece of your education! In this project, you combine all the knowledge and skills you have picked up during the program. You plan and execute your own project in the context of your internship. With a focus on both on scientific and project management choices.

Interested in the Molecular Life Sciences program? Want to discuss whether it aligns with your goals and background? Let's discuss it during a meeting!

First check out the admission requirements. Still think the program could be interesting for you? Email us at ask@han.nl. Indicate how you would like to meet: in-person at the campus, by phone or online meeting.

Look forward to talking to you!

To follow this program in part-time you need to be an EU/EEA citizen. Also, you need to have a suitable place of work and the right educational background. We discuss this during an intake interview. We also discuss if you are eligible for exemptions. Then there’s the financial aspect. Get tips on how to reduce your costs.

Intake interview
Want to follow this master in part-time? Make an appointment with the program manager, Andrea Thiele,  for an intake interview. You can do the interview in person, by telephone or Skype. It gives you have the chance to discuss whether your academic background, professional skills and experience meet the criteria for the program.

Send a mail to:  masters@han.nl.
Subject: Master of Molecular Life Sciences.
Please attach your Curriculum Vitae to the mail, which should include:

language qualifications
academic qualifications

Suitable work environment

During the intake interview with the program manager we discuss your work environment. Is it a good match with the program? Will you be able to complete your assignments there? We also discuss your lab experience. What kind of lab work have you done? Which methods are you familiar with? Will you be eligible for exemptions?

Exemptions

Perhaps you already have competences that exempt you from certain educational activities. After all, you’ve built up experience in your field. You might be exempt from parts of the following modules:

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills
Module 6: Project Management

How do we assess this? Based on various documents. Like a letter of recommendation from your manager or a scientific report you’ve written. We discuss this during the intake interview as well.

Educational background

Normally you need to have a suitable bachelor degree to follow this program. Are you working as a lab technician? Do have at least 3 years’ experience in the field? Then you might be able to follow this master program without a bachelor degree. First you need to do an admission assessment. Find out more during the intake interview.

Tuition fees: reducing your costs

Subsidies. Tax deductions. Grants in the field. An employer who pays part of the costs. A loan from family. There are lots of ways to cover your tuition fee.

This master degree benefits you, but also your employer. That’s why many employers are willing to contribute to study costs.  Is your workplace in the Netherlands? Your organization can probably get a special subsidy from the Dutch government called ‘Praktijkleren’.

Want help drawing up a proposal for this subsidy? We can help you substantiate the program’s benefits for you and your organization. We can also schedule a meeting with you and your manager to discuss the benefits of the program.

Paying your own study costs? In most cases you can declare these costs on your income tax return. Read more about declaring study costs on the website of the tax office.

Read about the 7 modules that make up the part-time program in Molecular Life Sciences.

Module 1: Fundamentals

This module refreshes your basic knowledge and skills in the field of molecular life sciences. Each week you work on concrete assignments. Your lecturers give you feedback on these.

Topics

Product development pipeline
Molecular biology
Cell biology
Biochemistry
Gene technology
Statistics
Using databases
Reading scientific articles
Presentation skills

Module 2: Drug Discovery and Development

Module 2 follows the entire drug development process. This starts with the discovery of a suitable target for a medicine in a cell/organism. The process continues right up to the testing of a new medicine in pre-clinical studies.

Laws and regulations
The drug development process is governed by various laws and regulations. You learn about these through case studies. The context? The development of medicines to fight cancer.

Online component
This module includes an online component on pharmaceutical chemistry. You follow parts of an online master degree on this subject through the University of Florida (UF). Students from all over the world take this course.

Topics

Molecular aspects of cancer development
Various targets and drugs
Assay development
Pharmacology
Toxicology
Pharmacokinetics
Statistics
Bio-informatics
Drug registration
Structure elucidation analysis
Pharmaceutical chemistry

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

Here you learn about the efficient production of biomolecules for various industrial applications. Lectures are given by staff from the HAN BioCentre and guest lecturers.

Project proposals

In this module you write and present project proposals for the production of enzymes and microbial oil. You also delve into the consequences of GMP requirements and the opportunities of Quality by Design for your production strategy.

Topics

Production strains
Fermentation technology
Downstream processing (DSP)
Bio-analysis methods
Good manufacturing practice (GMP)
Gene Annotation
Metabolic Engineering

Module 4: Vaccines and Diagnostics

Module 4 focuses on developing vaccines and diagnostic tests. You get the broad picture. So not just the science, but also practical and financial considerations. You study the latest literature and quality guidelines to complete your assignments. Topics include:

Immunology
Infectious Diseases
Vaccine Development
Diagnostic Testing
Validation
Statistics

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

In module 5 you create a number of professional products relating to your internship. For example, a scientific report, a presentation and a business plan.

Topics

Applied research
Scientific writing and presenting
Experimental design
Quality assurance and control
Business development

Module 6: Project Management

Module 6 is about successfully managing projects. To this end, you reflect on and create various professional products.

Topics

Professional conduct
Professional identity
Interpersonal effectiveness
Work culture
Communication styles
Professional development
Networking
Situational leadership
Meeting techniques
Project planning and control
Project proposal
Project planning and execution
Risk analysis

Module 7: Graduation project 

The final step in your program: the graduation project. Here you combine all the knowledge and skills you have picked up in the program. The aim? To plan and execute a product development project. Where? At your internship company or organization.

Your project could be developing a diagnostic or prognostic test. Or doing research into drugs, laboratory kits or protein production. You begin by writing a comprehensive project proposal. Then it’s your job to see the project through to a successful end.

In your 2nd year you finish off modules 3, 5 and 6. And you complete modules 4 and 7.

Module 3: Production of Biomolecules

(continued from 1st year)

Module 4: Vaccines and Diagnostics

In this module, you write a proposal for a new vaccine and you validate a new diagnostic test. Your strategy is based on scientific aspects, like the pathogenesis and the subsequent immune response. You also consider practical aspects and quality guidelines.

Module 5: Research and Product Development Skills

(continued from 1st year)

Module 6: Project Management

(continued from 1st year)

Module 7: Graduation Project 

Your graduation project is literally the masterpiece of your education! In this project, you combine all the knowledge and skills you have picked up during the program. You plan and execute your own project in the context of your internship. With a focus on both on scientific and project management choices.

Interested in the Molecular Life Sciences program? Want to discuss whether it aligns with your goals and background? Let's discuss it during a meeting!

First check out the admission requirements. Still think the program could be interesting for you? Email us at ask@han.nl. Indicate how you would like to meet: in-person at the campus, by phone or online meeting.

Look forward to talking to you!

Program

Molecular Life Sciences in a nutshell

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