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Biomedical Sciences

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In this master programme you learn interdisciplinary approaches to address scientific and societal challenges in the field of (bio)medical sciences. The research in our programme Biomedical Sciences relates to the maintenance of health and prevention of disease. You will acquire a skill set suitable for a wide range of career opportunities not only in (biomedical) research, but also in industry, policy making, communication or education.

Our specialisations, Research, Management, Communication and Education*, enable you to pursue your personal interests.

The programme is offered by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), a modern institution which combines research, education and patient care with a strong scientific orientation. Research conducted at the LUMC is ranked among top European and international institutes. The adjacent Leiden BioScience Park offers excellent opportunities for internships and/or a future job.

Within the context of the programme, exchange with other European (Eurolife or LERU) or non-European (Ivy league) universities is encouraged. Internships can be performed all over the world at high quality research institutes and universities.

(*) For the specialisation ' Education' fluency in Dutch is required

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

-

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 21,800


Admission

Application requirements

  • Relevant bachelor programme;
  • Research experience for at least three months in a final project (internship) at the start of the master's programme.
  • During a final project (internship) and/or courses the applicant has acquired skills with respect to working in a laboratory for at least three weeks;
  • In depth knowledge, understanding and skills (demonstrated by grades and/or ECTS) in Immunology (6 ECTS), Pathology (6 ECTS), Bio-Statistics (6 ECTS), Neuroscience (6 ECTS) and Molecular Biology (9 ECTS) at the start of the master's programme;
  • Grade Point Average of at least 6.0 (Dutch grading system; or international equivalent) at the submission deadline.

Language requirements

6.0
IELTS overall band
20
TOEFL internet based
180
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
180
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

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Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 21,800
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Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Feb '25 15 Oct '24 15 Oct '24

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Contact

Leiden University

Main address
Rapenburg 70
2311 EZ Leiden
071 - 5271111

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