Biology and Science-Based Business

Specialisation of: Biology
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
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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.

Reasons to Choose Biology and Science Based Business in Leiden:

  1. Offers a wealth of opportunities for students who are interested in molecular biosciences, evolution, biodiversity, conservation and sustainability.
  2. You have considerable freedom to tailor your master programme to your personal interests and ambitions.
  3. A degree that qualifies for enrolment in a Ph.D. programme in a science discipline
  4. Research training enhances a multitude of personal skills crucial for effectively operating in both a research and a business environment.
  5. An internship programme that bridges the gap between the science curriculum and the career opportunities in industry and business.
  6. The collaboration with companies on the Bio SciencePark, one of the biggest in Europe and breeding ground for science research-based companies.
  7. Admission is possible throughout the year. International students are advised to start in January or September.

Prof.dr. Carel ten Cate

“We are Experts on Evolution and Masters of Molecules.”

“I am very happy with our new MSc programme, which is organised along the same lines as our research. It has a strong focus on what I consider two of the most challenging and fascinating subjects in biology: understanding the processes underlying evolution and biodiversity, and the functioning of the molecular machinery of living cells. The developments in modern biology are, by the way, such that these topics show many crosslinks. We examine these subjects using a range of different model organisms and state-of-the-art techniques. Both require multidisciplinary research and at Leiden we are privileged to be able to do this through a unique collaboration between different research institutes. It is also particularly interesting that fundamental science is often combined with research that seeks, for instance, medical or commercial applications, or addresses problems and issues that are relevant to our society or our changing world.

All this, combined with brand new facilities for research in these fields, enables us to offer students an excellent, broad training in which theoretical courses go hand in hand with individual research projects at the forefront of science. Each programme has enough flexibility to cater for those who want to specialise in a particular area as well as those who want to combine various elements. As a scientist I think that the Leiden constellation has a lot to offer, and I believe it also creates a very attractive environment for many students!”