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
Programme
The research component consists of a biology research project of 36-40 EC (including 4 EC for an MSc thesis and 1 EC for a colloquium) and 20-24 EC of advanced theory (courses, lectures and a mandatory seminar) to be selected to correspond with the research topic.
For further information, please visit the Science Communication and Society website (in Dutch) or e-Prospectus Biology and Communication
