Admission Requirements

Below, you find a summarized overview of the general IMIM admission requirements. Please note that the available number of places in the programme is limited and that access to the programme is granted on the basis of a ranking of applications (see below). 

  • IMIM is a multi- and interdisciplinary programme that allows for applicants from many different academic backgrounds to gain access, provided that they have an excellent academic record and a passion for translational biomedical research. 

  • A bachelor degree in one of the following (or closely related) fields: biochemistry; pharmaceutical sciences; biomedical sciences; genetics; molecular biology; biotechnology; medicine; dentistry; or similar. 

  • A bachelor (or master) degree at least equivalent to an European undergraduate degree (of 180 ECTS) in terms of general end-level of the qualification as well as academic focus. 

  • Proven record of academic/extra-curricular excellence: e.g. GPA; research experience. 

  • Strong motivation to pursue a career incorporating translational, biomedical sciences and research. 

  • Proven English proficiency in accordance with IMIM language requirements (please see below)

Language requirements

The IMIM language requirements are as follows:

Please note that test scores cannot be older than two years from the moment you submit your application and that it is not allowed to combine multiple tests. TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure.

    • You are a native speaker and have completed a full secondary education in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia;

    • You have already completed a fulltime bachelor programme (nominal duration of at least three years) in one of the following countries: USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, Australia;

    • You have an International Baccalaureate diploma, with English as the medium of instruction;

    • You have a European Baccalaureate diploma, with English as the medium of instruction.

    If English was the medium of instruction during your previous education, but you do not meet the above mentioned requirements for exemption, you are still required to prove your English proficiency by means of one of the tests as mentioned above.

    • The modality required is 'academic'.

    • You may apply before you have taken an English language test or while your test score is still insufficient. However, we will need your proof of English no later than 15 februari 2025.