Dr. Remco De Bree

Professor

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Biography

Remco de Bree studied medicine in Utrecht, Netherlands. His PhD research at the VU University Medical Center focused on the clinical application of radiolabeled monoclonal antibodies in head and neck cancer patients. After completing his training in otolaryngology in 1999, he worked for two years as a fellow in head and neck surgery. Over 14 years, he served as a head and neck surgeon before becoming a full professor in clinical oncological research in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery in 2006. In 2015, he was appointed as the head of the Department of Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at the UMC Utrecht Cancer Center. His special interests include clinical applications and improvements in diagnostic imaging techniques, the sentinel node procedure, and the quality of life related to reconstructive surgery for head and neck cancer.

Research Interests

Requirements for UMC Utrecht

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Recognized Master's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field Secured PhD position/funding and a supervisory team at UMC Utrecht Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
Application Checklist
  • Copy of most relevant diploma
  • Valid proof of identity (Passport check)
  • Training and Supervision Agreement (TSA)
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Working title of the dissertation
Specialization Notes

PhD candidates at UMC Utrecht are generally considered employees. Admission requires first securing a position with a professor (promotor) within the Graduate School of Life Sciences.