Life Sciences
A life sciences degree puts you on track for a meaningful career. Ever thought about working on projects to cure diseases? Or doing research to solve environmental problems? Or to solve world food shortages? Study Life Sciences at HAN and get a head start on one of these rewarding paths.
The life sciences program at HAN is geared to industry needs. And to working in an international environment. So you get the skills employers are looking for. Lab skills. Research skills. Communication skills. And much more.
A BSc in Life Sciences at HAN guides you through current research topics in life sciences. You explore a range of chemistry and biology topics. Like molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry and biotechnology.
You also get loads of practice in the life science lab. There you work on group projects. Delve into the latest issues in the field. Boost your problem-solving skills. Become a better communicator.
Finally, you get valuable professional experience. In short, this program opens doors to a rewarding international career.
Specializaions
- Biomedical research. Biomedical research focuses on biomolecules. Research the effect of biomolecules during biological and biochemical processes in cancer with the nematode C.elegans. Try to find the gene that stops the rapid cell divisions. Or culture cells in flasks and see what affects their migration behavior. Sound interesting? Choose the Biomedical Research specialization.
- Biotechnology. Biotechnology is about using living organisms to develop different products. The organism in question is grown in a bioreactor. An example is E.coli, which is used to produce insulin. Would you like to produce interesting compounds using micro-organisms? And to purify them so they can be applied in medicine or food? Then Biotechnology is the specialization for you.
- Molecular plant biology. Plant research has never been more vital. After all, plants provide us with food, clothing, medicine and fuel. By understanding cellular mechanisms better, we can grow food sustainably and develop new medicines. Want to work in a team that investigates the effect of soil bacteria or plant hormones on plant growth? Then choose the Molecular Plant Biology specialization.
- Neuroimmunology. Neuroimmunology is a rapidly developing field of study. Scientists in this field investigate neurological and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis. Are you fascinated by the brain and the role your immune system plays in fending off invading pathogens? And are you interested in how the food you eat affects this process? Choose Neuroimmunology as your specialization.
- Pažymių išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs mokyklos, būtina prisegti pažymių išrašą. Smulkesnę informaciją kaip pildyti išrašą ir kada jis reikalingas, rasi čia.
- Brandos atestatas – jei jau esi baigęs mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka anketoje prisegti savo Brandos atestatą.
Pastaba!
- Motyvacinis laiškas yra NEprivalomas dokumentas stojant į šio universiteto programas.
- Interviu - visi stojantys į bakalauro programas privalo sudalyvauti stojimo procedūroje, kurios metu bus vykdomas interviu. Šio interviu tikslas - išsiaiškinti ar pasirinkta programa atitinka tavo poreikius ir lūkesčius.
Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- turėti anglų kalbos pažymį Brandos atestate ir išlaikyti Anglų kalbos valstybinį egzaminą (egzamino rezultatas nėra svarbus, svarbiausia, kad jį išlaikytum)*
arba
- išlaikyti IELTS arba TOEFL testą.
*Jeigu nori pasitikrinti ar tavo anglų kalbos žinios yra pakankamos studijuoti Nyderlandų aukštosiose – suteikiame galimybę laikyti Oxford anglų kalbos testą. Nors anglų kalbos testas nėra reikalaujamas, patartina žinoti savo galimybes ir kalbos lygį.
To study Life Sciences, you need to have prior knowledge in a few areas. So your secondary school certificate needs to show good grades in:
Chemistry
Mathematics
Biology (recommended)
With a BSc in Life Sciences you can find jobs in the private and public sector. At research institutes, hospitals and health agencies. Or at life sciences companies, like biotech and pharmaceutical firms. The kind of work? Researching diseases. Designing new drugs. Working as a product or marketing specialist. Or focusing on quality assurance. Here are some life science jobs you could pursue:
Research assistant. As a research assistant, you work in fundamental or applied research. Your job? To provide support in the lab to more senior researchers. Where? At a university or in the commercial sector. You can grow into positions of more responsibility and leadership if you choose the commercial sector. Want to progress in the academic world? Then you would pursue a master or PhD first.
Assay development scientist. Assay development is a procedure in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Basically, it’s testing how an organism or organic sample reacts to a drug or biochemical. The aim? To identify and characterize potential new drug molecules. As an assay development scientist, you work with a team of scientists in a lab.
Technical sales specialist. As a technical sales specialist you build relationships with clients. How? Through cold-calling, visiting clients, going to network events. The market for technical products and services is global. So you’ll be working in an internationally oriented environment.
Junior project leader / Lab manager. In this position you run short to medium-length projects. Your tasks? To communicate with the lab technicians. Contribute innovative ideas. Communicate with management. About anything from quality assurance to financial issues. Where? At a pharmaceutical, biotech or other life science company.
