• Programme information
• Course descriptions
• More information
• Student profile
• After the bachelor's
• Admissions and application
  • Fixed quota
  • How to apply
  • Colloquium doctum
  • Credit transfer

Admissions and application

Admission requirements

Non-Dutch diplomas
If you have a non-Dutch diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma you are in principle admissible to this programme. If your diploma is not included in the overview of equivalent diplomas (please also check the additional requirements that may apply to your diploma), it must first be evaluated by the Admissions Office. This happens automatically during the application process, but it takes time, so you should apply as early as possible, preferably before 1 April.
 

Dutch diplomas
In principle you are admissible to the bachelor’s programme in Biomedical Sciences if you have a VWO diploma (Natural and Sciences with physics or Natural and Technology with biology), HBO ‘propedeuse’, or bachelor’s degree and you satisfy the additional requirements.

Language proficiency
The bachelor’s programme in Biomedical Sciences is taught in Dutch. Non-native Dutch speakers will have to provide a certificate showing that they have passed the national exam in Dutch as a second language (NT2). The Maastricht University Language Centre offers courses to prepare for this exam.

Admission exam and credit transfer

Students who do not possess the required prior education may qualify for an admission exam. If you have followed higher education before, you can submit a request for credit transfer. If you do, please keep in mind that the registration procedure will require more time.

Fixed quota on bachelor’s programme in Biomedical Sciences 2012/13
As of the academic year 2012/13, the bachelor’s programme in Biomedical Sciences has established a fixed quota.