Biomedical Sciences
Master
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
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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
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 19,600
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
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,314 | |
| € 19,600 | |
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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| Tuition fees | |
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| € 2,530 | |
| € 21,200 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Feb '24 | 15 Oct '23 | 15 Oct '23 |
| 1 Sep '24 | 1 Apr '24 | 1 Apr '24 |
| 1 Feb '25 | 15 Oct '24 | 15 Oct '24 |
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