Application procedure

The unique session is the Self Funded session which opens in october. Students who are interested in joining the programme by self-financing or through finding scholarship/support from a company may apply through this session. You will find more information on potential sources of scholarships to help apply as a self funded student on the Scholarships tab.

Specific requirements

→ Bachelor degree
→ All previous transcripts of records
→ English proficiency
→ Valid passport
→ Curriculum Vitae
→ Motivation letter
→ Two recommendation letters

Bachelor degree

Completion of a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, or (under special provisions) in Medicine, Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Material Sciences or other adequate discipline. Graduate students having completed a five-year European curriculum in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology will also be eligible.

Students in the final year of their Bachelor’s degree may also apply, provided that they will graduate no later than June 30th of the year of their application. In this case, please upload an official letter stating the expected date of graduation.

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All previous transcripts of records

All documents should be translated in English validated by your previous Institution for each year (including: courses, grades, grading system, average grade and if not yet graduated a list of modules still to be completed, traineeship certificates if relevant) ; your documents must clearly show your major discipline and evaluation of theoretical and practical competences in Pharmaceutical Technology and Nanomedicine.

The Selection committee will pay particular consideration to the previous practical experience acquired in laboratories and private companies since the NANOMED Master is composed of practical courses as well as two traineeships to develop specific practical knowledge in Nanomedicine.

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English proficiency

The NANOMED Master is an English-taught curriculum, thus English proficiency is a prerequisite to apply.

For non-native speakers these are examples of English tests that are accepted to apply to the NANOMED Master:

• IELTS (Academic) score > 6.5, with no less than 6.0 on each section
• TOEIC Speaking & Writing score Speaking > 160 and Writing > 150 and TOEIC Listening and Reading score score Listening at least 400 and Reading at least 350
• TOEFL iBT (internet-based test) score > 92, with no less than 21 on each section
• TOEFL CBT (computer-based test) score > 237, with no less than 21 on each section
• TOEFL ITP (paper-based test) score > 580, with no less than 55 on each section
• Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)

Tests scores provided should not be older than 4 years (except for Cambridge certificates).

Please note that this is a non-exhaustive list of English language tests. Any other official test provided by a language centre is accepted. The required level is B2/C1.

You are exempted from provinding an English proficiency test certificate if you meet one of the following conditions:

• Native English speakers and non-native English speakers having completed their Bachelor’s degree in either United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia or New Zealand
• Having completed a Bachelor degree entirely conducted in English. Students in that case will have to provide an official letter from the University/Higher Institution stating that it was indeed conducted in English.

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Valid passport

Make sure your passport is valid at the time of the application and if possible for the entire duration of the NANOMED Master (2 years) ; this will prevent administrative issues with residence permit requests. If you are currently renewing your passport, please join your old passport and the copy of the official document confirming the on-going renewal.

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Curriculum Vitae (max. 2 pages)

If your CV is longer than required, it will disadvantage your application.

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Motivation letter (max. 700 words)

The motivation letter should be focusing on:

• What makes the applicant stand out as a student
• How his/her personal interest and experience drives him/her towards the NANOMED Master
• Why the applicant chose the NANOMED Master over other curricula
• How the applicant will fit into a multicultural environment
• How his/her involvement in the NANOMED Master will serve his/her future professional plans

If your motivation letter is longer than required, it will disadvantage your application.

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Two recommendation letters

Recommendation letters can come from previous employers or professors who have been working with the applicant during the past.

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Evaluation of your application

The selection will be based on different criteria listed in the following table with their respective weight. The most important criterion is the previous academic results along with the relevance between your background and the study of Nanomedicine. Previous practical experience such as work experience or traineeships in laboratories or private companies will also be greatly appreciated.

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