Biomedical Sciences Management

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: English
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 Management specialisation you gain knowledge and skills in the area of management, business and entrepreneurship with focus on science- and research driven companies.

Career

Graduates of the Management specialisation are qualified to hold leading positions in multidisciplinary projects and organisations in the field of biomedical sciences; in business and industry, institutions or government organisations.

Irrespective of the track chosen, graduates of all specialisations are well prepared for a career in scientific biomedical research.
Graduates often find employment in the following sectors of the job market:

  • Universities and academic medical centres;
  • Commercial companies; e.g. pharmaceutical industry;
  • Non-profit organisations;
  • Government or policymaking;
  • Education.