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.
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree in Biology from any Dutch university. Students holding such degree will be admitted to the programme.
- For all other candidates, such as:
- BSc graduates from other universities
- graduates with a Bachelor of Science in other natural sciences, life sciences, mathematics or biomedical sciences,
- applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science, or with a diploma in Higher Laboratory Education (HLO)
The Board of Admissions will assess the equivalence of the previous training to the Dutch Bachelor of Science in Biology, which may result in additional coursework. The range of optional courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the requirement to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch bachelor’s diploma
Students who have a BSc in Biology from Leiden University are directly admissible.
