Biomedical Sciences
Master
In this programme you will gain a thorough understanding of health and disease. The five specialisations enable you to pursue your personal interests.
In this 2-year programme you are trained in interdisciplinary approaches to address scientific and societal challenges in the field of (bio)medical sciences. The research in our master programme Biomedical Sciences is related 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 and communication/education (*).
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.
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. In addition, the adjacent Leiden BioScience Park offers ample opportunities for internships
(*) The specialisation ' Education' is available for Dutch students only
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Numerus Fixus
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Tuition fee 2023/2024
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,314
Admission
Application requirements
- The (bachelor) degree was passed within the nominal duration of the study plus one year at the start of the master's 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 6.5 (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
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,314 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
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InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '23 | 15 May '23 | 1 Apr '23 |
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StuNed Scholarship Programme
StuNed Scholarships for master studies, short courses and customised training programmes are available for Indonesian professionals with at least 2 years' work experience in a development-related organisation.
