Biomedical Sciences: Communication
Master
This Biomedical Sciences master program will help to deepen and broaden your understanding of human health and 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. The master has a maximum capacity of 100 students per year. If more students are admissible, a qualitative selection procedure will decide on placement.
For all students the master Biomedical Sciences consists of a common part (60 EC, usually in the first year) and a specialization-specific part (60 EC in the second year).
In the common part you will gain essential biomedical knowledge and skills via compulsory and elective courses and a research internship. In addition, you will complete the unique module Career Orientation, designed to help you reflect on your strengths and weaknesses, as well as you career options and choices.
In your specialization year you will either further explore research or gain knowledge and training in communication, management or education.
The program is offered by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), a modern institution which combines research, education and patient care with a strong scientific orientation The LUMC is located in the Leiden BioScience Park, whose companies also offer excellent opportunities for internships and/or a future job.
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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
Tuition fee 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 22,500
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/education/study-programmes/master/biomedical-sciences/masters-application-and-admission
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.0
- IELTS overall band
- 20
- TOEFL internet based
- 169
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 169
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 22,500 | |
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. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug '26 | 1 Apr '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 15 Oct '26 | 15 Oct '26 |
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