Career prospects
The biotech industry, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and research institutions are constantly in need of competent, goal-oriented, interdisciplinary professionals. With a Masters degree, you will be qualified for challenging positions with great potential for growth.
Scientific and project management skills
After graduating, you will be able to plan and carry out a project in applied research and product development in different biotechnology fields. You will have a profound knowledge of the molecular and cell biology of prokaryotic and several eukaryotic organisms, and will be qualified to complete projects in different areas of biotechnology.
In addition to your scientific knowledge and skills, you will have the project management skills to oversee the organisational and interpersonal aspects of your project. You will be able to independently plan and execute short to medium-length projects.
Exciting opportunities in industry
Our graduates work in a variety of roles in the dynamic biotechnology sector. You will be prepared to work as a junior project leader or lab manager, or in other positions that provide valuable support to experienced project leaders.
Companies of all sizes want to recruit our graduates. They generally focus on pharmaceuticals, personal health care, diagnostics and the food and feed industry. Possible future employers include companies like:
• DSM
• Crucell
• MSD
• Roche
• Novartis
• Milteniy Biotech
• Synthon BV
• QIAGEN
Conduct cutting edge research
Our graduates also work as researchers in universities, hospitals and private research institutes. These include:
• The National Institute for Public Health (RIVM)
• Max Planck Institutes
• Universities and university medical centres around the world
Another option as a Masters graduate is to further your career with a PhD, preferably in applied research.