Biomedical Research Neuroimmunology
This course focuses on the field of neurobiology and advanced and applied immunology
The program in a nutshell
Explore how inflammation and immunity shape brain health, from rising neurodegenerative diseases to conditions like multiple sclerosis. Dive into one of today’s fastest‑growing research fields, strengthened by leading institutes such as the Donders Institute in Nijmegen.
You design and carry out your own mini‑research project in neuro‑immunology, taking part in journal clubs, developing a research plan, and learning directly from experts in the field. You follow both introductory and advanced lectures in neurobiology and immunology, while gaining hands‑on experience with essential laboratory techniques needed for your project. Alongside this, you strengthen your professional and academic skills through workshops and tutorial sessions.
You’ll work at the cutting edge of science—where the immune system, the brain, and even the human microbiome intersect—while preparing for a future in biomedical research, neuroscience, or immunology.
Program details
Learning outcomes
By the end of Biomedical Research you have a clear understanding of:
After completing this course, you will have a more in-depth knowledge on neurobiology and immunology and will be able to perform experiments and evaluate the effectiveness and benefit of basic scientific research in the field of biomedical research.
Competences
You strengthen these competence areas during the program:
- Design
- Experimenting
- Analyzing results
- Management and administration
- Reporting / Presentation
- Planning and project-based work
- Teamwork
- Guiding/Supervising
- Professional development
Dutch way of learning
The atmosphere in a Dutch classroom is quite informal and your lecturers are easy to talk to. In fact, at HAN you’re seen as a partner in the learning process. Class sizes are small and your lecturers encourage you to actively participate in class. To ask questions and give your own opinion. They also stimulate you to be creative and to discover things for yourself.
HAN International Intro
Get a good start to your studies during this week of orientation:
- learn about living in the Netherlands
- become familiar with the campus
- get on board with your exchange program
- make new friends!
What about credits and grading?
At HAN we use the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System, or ECTS. It’s the standard credit system used in higher education across Europe. How does it work? One credit = 28 hours of study. Think of contact hours. Time spent working on assignments. Preparing for exams.
One semester = 30 credits = 840 hours of study. To earn credits, you need to pass your exams. What counts as a pass? A grade of at least 5.5.
Admission
What are the admission requirements? And how do I apply?
