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MSP Programme Homepage

The official starting point for all information about MSP at Maastricht University.

Why This Programme

Discover what makes MSP unique and why it's the right choice.

Courses & Curriculum

Explore the full 3-year curriculum and course details.

Your Future

Career paths and Master's opportunities after MSP.

Admission Requirements

Check what you need to apply.

Admission & Enrolment

The application process explained.

Tuition Fees

Costs and financial information.

Contact

Get in touch with the MSP team.
Your Journey

3 Years at MSP

From foundation to independent research

Year 1

Foundation

  • Core sciences (Bio, Chem, Physics)
  • Problem-Based Learning
  • Lab skills introduction
Year 2

Specialization

  • Elective curriculum
  • Project work
  • Advanced skills
Year 3

Research

  • Bachelor Thesis Research (30 ECTS)
  • DUB30 & Brightlands labs
  • Independent research project
After MSP

Career Trajectories

Where our 1,321 alumni are today

77%
10.7%
22%
Master's Programs
1,019 alumni at 233 universities worldwide
PhD Track
141 candidates + 9 postdocs at leading institutions
Direct to Career
295 alumni in workforce across diverse sectors
Career Journeys

From Fields to Careers

Trace the pathways MSP alumni take from their academic focus to diverse career destinations

Academic Focus
Career Destinations
Click any career destination to see specific companies, positions, and alumni examples
Academic Excellence

Academic Destinations

MSP opens doors to world-leading institutions

Explore All 233 Universities
Research Excellence

The PhD Pipeline

Above-average pathway to doctoral research

10.7%
Pursuing PhDs
vs. 3-5% typical rate
141 PhD Candidates Plus 9 postdocs
Elite Institutions Max Planck, ETH Zurich, Cambridge, Oxford
204 in Academia 15.4% of all alumni
In Their Words

What Alumni Say

Real experiences from MSP graduates

MSP Graduate - 2016
"The learning environment at MSP nurtured curiosity, encouraged independent thinking, and reignited my genuine enjoyment of learning."
MSP Graduate - 2023
"Your degree doesn't lock you into one career - it can open doors you didn't even know existed."
MSP Graduate - 2022
"We learned how to adapt our narrative to our audience. This remains one of the most valuable skills I bring to the workplace."
MSP Graduate - 2022
"The small class sizes, supportive staff, and sense of community are special - not something you easily find again."
MSP Graduate - 2015
"MSP has a very unique atmosphere that is not found anywhere else. My classmates were inspirational."
MSP Graduate - 2020
"MSP allowed me to explore my interests while still receiving guidance. This helped me feel confident making decisions about my future."
MSP Graduate - 2019
"I really enjoyed the programme's multidisciplinary approach. MSP was the perfect way to explore a wide range of subjects across very different disciplines."
MSP Graduate - 2021
"The skills courses and project work were especially important - they helped me build practical skills that became essential in my academic journey."
MSP Graduate - 2024
"MSP gave me the freedom to discover early on and the confidence to change direction without feeling limited by my degree."

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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