Overview

The PhD programme Cancer, Stem Cells and Developmental Biology at Utrecht University focuses on understanding processes underlying cancer and developmental biology using techniques and applications of post-genomic research, including genomics and transcriptomics (through next generation sequencing), proteomics, metabolomics and advanced microscopy techniques.

Features

PhD candidates in this programme explore research questions concerning embryonic growth, stem cells, signalling pathways, gene regulation, evolution and development in relation to health and disease using various model systems.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Our understanding of the genome (all genes) and the proteome (all proteins) is rapidly increasing, but the regulatory processes that shape our bodies and, when affected, cause diseases such as cancer, are still poorly understood and require fundamental research.

Genomic and proteomic technologies have shaped a new area of research enabling us to monitor the expression of some 20,000 genes simultaneously and to monitor the presence and modifications of proteins.

Bioinformatics has become a major aspect of modern biomedical research.

In addition, microscopic analysis has witnessed a true revolution in the past few years.

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

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Utrecht, Netherlands

Disciplines

Medicine View 6 other PhDs in Medicine in Netherlands

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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

100

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PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective PhD candidates should have a Dutch or equivalent foreign MSc degree in life sciences (e.g. medicine, biomedical sciences, biology, chemistry).

We expect PhD candidates to be highly motivated, talented and capable of working independently as well as in groups.

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.

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Living costs

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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