Biomedical Sciences Education

Specialisation of: Biomedical Sciences
Degree: Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: Flexible, for international students preferably September or February
Language of instruction: The first year is in English; the second year (education specialisation) is in Dutch
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 66990
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The MSc in Biomedical Sciences aims to provide you with a theoretical background and with general academic competences in multidisciplinary research in Biomedical Sciences. You will be trained to become an independent researcher, with a further career in science. Either with a view to obtaining a PhD degree, or to fill a position in an industrial or institutional research environment.

In the Biomedical Sciences Education specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of teaching in biology. After succesfull completion of the specialisation you obtain a teaching certificate recognised by the Dutch authorities.

After succesfull completion of the Master’s in Biomedical Sciences you will have acquired thorough research experience, combined with the required theory and the communicative skills necessary to function in an international environment.

All students with a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences are admissible to a PhD programme.

What our alumni say

Joyce Couwenberg alumnus BM Communication

“I love the challenge of translating scientific results into information that anyone can understand.”

“I have always found the medical world fascinating but considered a career in research too restricted. Working as a project manager I manage medical translations on every possible subject. The target audience is our main focus because we want the user to understand the information. While physicians may prefer it, using medical jargon doesn’t help a patient.
In addition to being a project manager I sometimes work as a freelancer writing medical texts such as conference reports.
“My advice to future master students: find your passion and try to broaden your horizon. Studying Biomedical Sciences in Leiden offers more possibilities than you might think.”