Biology and Science Communication and Society
| 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 and Dutch |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66860 |
The Master’s specialisation in Biology and Science, Communication and Society combines research training in biology (taught in English) with a programme in communication (taught in Dutch). Students of this master’s specialisation hav excellent opportunities to broaden their studies outside their own specialist field during the work placement you are able to try out the interesting opportunities offered by a career as scientific communicator or scientific journalist
Career
The Biology and Science, Communication and Society specialisation relates to science communication in a broad sense. The programme prepares students for a career in the opularisation of science (especially biological sciences), for example, as science communicator, scientific policy-maker or public relations officer, or for a career as a scientist with a communication mindset.
Graduates of the Biology and Science, Communication and Society specialisation are also admissible to a PhD programme in Biology or Science communication.
