Biology and Science Communication and Society

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 and Dutch
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 66860
Share |

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

Zebra finches discriminate wit from wet

Behavioral biologist Verena Ohms proves that zebra finches can identify ‘wit’ and ‘wet’.
Read more