The Medical and Pharmaceutical Drug Innovation programme from University of Groningen offers small-group interactive teaching in an international and multidisciplinary environment. You will be challenged with exciting cutting-edge research and theories. We will train you to become a highly qualified (bio)medical researcher.

As a student you can focus on your interest and aspirations by participating in one of the following tracks after the first semester:

  • Oncology?
  • Medical neurosciences and neurological diseases?
  • Infection and immunity?
  • Medical nutrition and metabolic diseases?
  • Medical system biology and bioinformatics?
  • Drug innovation

Job prospects

Upon completion of this programme you are fully prepared to become a PhD student in an international research programme. Currently, most graduates have continued their research activities in PhD projects. Many stay at the UMCG, however, others have gone to a selection of other prestigious institutions.

Job examples

  • Academia
  • Clinical Chemistry
  • Medical Consultancy
  • Nutrigenomics Scientist
  • Researcher
  • Entrepreneur