Overview

The Molecular Life Sciences programme at Utrecht University provides research and training opportunities for PhD candidates interested in many areas of structural biology X-ray diffraction, mass spectrometry, proteomics, electron microscopy, solid-state and liquid-state NMR, protein folding and biomembranes.

Features

The programme is coordinated by the Bijvoet Centre for Biomolecular Research, which aims to gain insight into the relation, at the molecular level, between the structure and the function and activity of biomolecules that are involved in recognition, interaction, and regulatory processes.

Programme Structure

Research

Biomolecular Mass Spectrometry & Proteomics

Cellular Protein Chemistry

Membrane Biochemistry and Biophysics

Crystal and Structural Chemistry

Medicinal Chemistry & Chemical Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

A PhD trajectory starts at any point throughout the year.

Language

English

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100

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70

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

PhD candidates are expected to be highly motivated, talented, capable of working independently and are generally expected to have an educational background with an emphasis on exact sciences (chemistry, physics, biology) and related fields (e.g. biomedical sciences).

Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Unlike PhD students directly employed by the university, fellowship and external PhD students are required to pay a tuition fee.

Living costs

Utrecht

Netherlands

900 - 1450 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.