Dr. Francjan Van Spronsen

Professor

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Biography

Francjan van Spronsen is a pediatrician specializing in inherited metabolic diseases, particularly focused on conditions such as phenylketonuria (PKU) and tyrosinemia. He holds various advisory roles, including chair positions on several boards related to PKU and newborn screening for metabolic diseases. His expertise encompasses inborn errors of metabolism, neonatal blood screening, and treatment strategies for metabolic disorders. He actively contributes to the academic and clinical community through his involvement in advisory boards and committees, promoting advancements in the field of metabolic diseases and improved newborn screening protocols.

Research Interests

Experience

Pediatrician

— Present

Beatrix Children's Hospital • Groningen, Netherlands

Working as a pediatrician specializing in metabolic diseases.

Requirements for University of Groningen

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
GMAT
Total Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
GRE General
Verbal
Required:145
Verbal Percentile
Required:25
Quantitative
Required:145
Quantitative Percentile
Required:25
Overall
Required:145
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Economics, Business, Management) Strong background in mathematics and statistics Research orientation in previous studies
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate/diploma
  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • GMAT/GRE score report (for non-EU/EEA)
  • Course descriptions of mathematics and statistics courses
Specialization Notes

Standard Master's entry requirements for Economics, Business, Finance, Accounting, and Management departments within the Faculty of Economics and Business.