1. The basis of your life: Biomolecular Masters Basicmaster BMS: Biomolecular Sciences Biomolecular Sciences Topmaster BMI/BS: Biomolecular Integration Biomolecular Integration / Systems Biology / Systems Biology Prof. Dr. H.V. Westerhoff and Dr. H.S. van Walraven Institute for Molecular Cell Biology, FALW, VUA

2. Vrije Universiteit Faculteit der Aard- en LevensWetenschappen Earth sciences Biology Institute for Envirnmental issues (IvM)

3. Levenswetenschappen/Life sciences 3 BSc-curricula: –Biology –Biomedical sciences –Health sciences (gezondheidswetenschappen) Various Masters

4. Masters related to Biomolecular sciences General Masters: –Biology –Biomedical Sciences Specializing masters: –Biomolecular Sciences* –Topmaster Biomolecular Integration/Systems Biology * Also as substream of the general masters above

5. Admission related to Biomolecular sciences Biomolecular Sciences: –Bachelor (U, or HLO) Biology or related –BSc MBRT/Lerarenopleiding Biology: preyear Topmaster Biomolecular Integration/Systems Biology –Bachelor (U, or HLO), any, high grades –BSc MBRT/Lerarenopleiding Biology: preyear

6. Research projects You should identify interesting topics yourself But: then discuss with curriculum coordinator (Van Walraven/ Westerhoff) Exam committee will pre-evalute the research project Determine what you will want to do after your Msc!

7. Procedures: Procedure ‘Hoofdgebouw’ Inschrijving voor 1 juni indien mogelijk (ivm assessment), anders voor 1 augustus (1 september definitief) Aanmelden voor 6de jaar Studiefinanciering bij IBG (‘Groningen’) Bij deficiënties: meld dit vroeg Speciale HBO introductie dag

8. De Master Biomoleculaire wetenschappen Biomolecular Sciences Maak werk van Het Leven Let Life work for you Informatie: Dr H.S. van Walraven Telephone +31 (0)20 444 7165 E-mail: rieky.van.walraven@falw.vu.nl Integrative Bioinformatics and Genomics, Molecular Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Parasitology, Biological Fluorescence, Genetics, Structural Biology, Cell Physiology, Tumor Cell Biology Een Master van het IMC : Het Instituut voor Moleculaire Celbiologie

9. BMS Curriculum 2 jaar, 120 credit points  Verplichte cursussen27 credits  Keuzecursussen12 credits  Twee stages60 credits  Literatuur scriptie9 credits  Vrije keuze 12 credits

10. BMS BMS:Verplichte cursussen/ fixed courses Academische vaardigheden (9 credits; januari); o.a. ethiek, wetenschapsgeschiedenis en wetenschappelijk Engels A Plus keuze van 3 uit de 5 cursussen: September: Integrative Bioinformatics and Genomics October: Molecular Microbiology November: Developmental Biology December: Parasitology February: Biological Fluorescence.

11. BMS BMS: Werkgelegenheid/career/info Vanwege de huidige grote investeringen in functional genomics van bedrijfsleven en overheid ontstaat er een groot tekort aan mensen met de achtergrond van deze master Informatie: Dr H.S. van Walraven Telephone +31 (0)20 444 7165 E-mail: rieky.van.walraven@falw.vu.nl

12. TopMaster Biomolecular Integration/Systems Biology Enquiries: Prof. Dr. H.V. Westerhoff Telephone +31 20 444 7228 E-mail: hans.westerhoff@falw.vu.nl A Master’s of the CRbCS Centre for Research on bioComplex Systems Ultrafast space- and time-resolved spectroscopy, single molecule biophysics and biochemistry, chemistry of complex molecules, molecular genetics in living cells, intracellular networks, hierarchical control analysis, Integrative bioinformatics, principles of Systems Biology, entering the living cell, Silicon Cell, Integrative genomics, confocal microscopy, tumor cell biology, medical Systems Biology, signal transduction, nanotechnology, computational biology, ecological control analysis Transnational student projects Career development support International peer group Connected Ph D studentships Nature 427, 568 The real cellThe silicon cell ExperimentsCalculations

13. Topmaster BMI/SB: Aims: become an excellent researcher in the quantitative life sciences understand the physical, chemical and organizational principles underlying the living cell obtain expertise with advanced molecular and cell biological techniques, such as ultrafast space- and time-resolved spectroscopy, single molecule biophysics and biochemistry, chemistry of complex molecules, molecular genetics in living cells, integrative genomics, molecular biology, confocal microscopy, tumor cell biology, nanotechnology

14. TOP-BMI/SB TOP-BMI/SB : Aims continued: obtain expertise in advanced conceptual and modeling methodologies for bioinformation and computing technologies, such as medical Systems Biology, signal transduction, computational biology, ecological control analysis, intracellular networks, hierarchical control analysis, Integrative bioinformatics, principles of Systems Biology, entering the living cell, Silicon Cell obtain insight in the most important biological and biomedical issues, and in how they might be addressed scientifically insight into what systems biology and integrative molecular biophysics may mean for society unique and excellent profile for advanced interdisciplinary research between the physical sciences and the life sciences

15. TOP-BMI/SB TOP-BMI/SB : Curriculum structure (2 year, 120 ECTS credit points ) Portal course14 ECTS 6 obligatory (5 ECTS) courses with each of the CRbCS professors30 ECTS 1 international experts’ lecture course 6 ECTS orientation on future research project (including literature thesis)12 ECTS refereeing of research proposal 3 ECTS 8 months research project in Amsterdam and foreign laboratory40 ECTS scientific article about research project 5 ECTS following and discussing, reporting on scientific seminars 2 ECTS scientific conference (co-organizing, participating, reporting) 3 ECTS preparation for final comprehensive exam 5 ECTS

16. TOP-BMI/SB TOP-BMI/SB Obligatory courses: 1.Portal course: entry course of mathematics and physics for the biologist and biology for the physics/chemistry/mathematics bachelor 2.Ultrafast and time-resolved biospectroscopy 3.Single molecule biophysics and biochemistry (nanobiology) 4.Chemistry of complex biomolecules 5.Molecular genetics in living cells 6.Intracellular networks 7.Integrative bioinformatics 8.Current topics in biomolecular integration and systems biology (international lecturers)

17. TOP-BMI/SB Research projects: One research exchange project in two laboratories (partly in Amsterdam and partly in one of the collaborating International Centers of Excellence), on Biomolecular Integration / Systems Biology Career opportunities: As reported in Nature 427, p. 568 (Feb 2004), there is a surge in Systems Biology research with many new groups being set up world wide. What is needed most is young bright people at the interface between Biology and Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics. The course arranges for Ph D studentships. Enquiries: Prof. Dr. H.V. Westerhoff; +31 20 444 7228; Hans.Westerhoff@falw.vu.nl

18. The basis of your life: Biomolecular Masters Master BMS: Biomolecular Sciences TOPMaster TOPBMI/BS: Biomolecular Integration /Systems Biology Prof. Dr. H.V. Westerhoff and Dr. H.S. van Walraven Institute for Molecular Cell Biology, FALW, VUA