Biology and Science-Based Business
| Specialisation of: | Biology |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Biology |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, for international students preferably September or February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66860 |
This combination of science and business will both train you as a researcher in Biology and prepare you for going into industry and business. In close co-operation with senior research staff, you will do your own research project in the Institute of Biology. Courses on theory and experimentation on the frontier of Science will further enhance your knowledge. In a networked and case-based programme on management, business and entrepreneurship you will learn about running science-driven companies and exploiting business opportunities created in research. Your newly acquired knowledge and skills you will apply and enhance further in a company internship or business assignment.
Career
There are lots of opportunities. Some will choose to do a PhD or become a researcher in industry, and switch to management and (starting their own) business later in their career. Others will prefer jobs which draw upon both their science background and their aptitude for business, e.g. as patent lawyer, product manager, business developer, etc. Then there are graduates who exploit their research and analytical skills by entering into areas like strategy consulting and finance. There is no standard career path, much will depend on your personal interests, ambitions and skills.
