Chemistry and Education

Specialisation of: Chemistry
Degree: Master of Science in Chemistry
Mode of Study: Full-time
Duration: 2 years
Start date: Flexible, for international students preferably September or January
Language of instruction: English and Dutch
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 66857
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The MSc track Chemistry and Education prepares students for a career in teaching Chemistry. This programme is adequate to obtain a teaching qualification needed for teaching at all levels in Dutch high schools (the so-called eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid).

Career

The Master’s specialisation in Chemistry and Education prepares students for a career in teaching high school chemistry. Successful completion of this programme qualifies one to teach in the Dutch high school system (in other words, successful completion leads to the so-called eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid – the Dutch High School Teaching Certificate). The Master of Science programme guarantees thorough research training founded on a sound theoretical basis. Master of Science students in Leiden work in an environment with many internationally renowned researchers and can operate on the international market.

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