Specializations

  • Biomedical Sciences Research (MSc)
  • Biomedical Sciences Communication (MSc)
  • Biomedical Sciences Education (MSc)
  • Biomedical Sciences Management (MSc)

What does this master?s programme entail?

The first, common, master year provides you with a solid background inBiomedical Sciences?via?compulsory and elective courses and a research internship.?The interdisciplinary character of the first year offers you great opportunities to address health and disease-related issues from various directions. The second master year?is dedicated to one of the above mentioned specialisations.

Five reasons to choose the Master Biomedical Sciences at Leiden University

  • The flexibility of our programme allows you to follow your individual interests in the order that suits you best;
  • You will have the opportunity to specialise in different areas of research or to zero in on management, communication or education;
  • You will enjoy small-group teaching, traineeships, an international classroom and high-quality courses on subjects at the frontiers of science;
  • Biomedical Sciences is taught at the Leiden University Medical Center, which is a modern institution where research, education and patient care with a high quality profile and a strong scientific orientation are combined;
  • Our alumni have very good job opportunities.

Is the master Biomedical Sciences the right program for you?

The master Biomedical Sciences is the right programme for you if you are interested in studying at the intersection of medicine and the natural sciences. You will learn about causes of specific illnesses, the molecular, genetic and physiological mechanisms of disease, methods for diagnosis and the translation of knowledge to actual treatment (from bench to bedside). The master?s program aims to train you in such a way that you have knowledge, insight and hands-on experience to be able to work independently as an academic professional, not only in research, but also e.g. in industry, policy making and communication/education.