Life Science and Education
| Specialisation of: | Life Science & Technology |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Life Science and Technology |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, for international students preferably September or February |
| Language of instruction: | Dutch |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66286 |
In recent decades, life science research has enabled enormous breakthroughs in our understanding of fundamental molecular and cellular processes and mechanisms of life. The MSc programmes in Life Science & Technology in Leiden and Delft are complementary.
Knowledge about genomic organisation, studies of protein-protein interactions and characterisation of molecular structures have become central in modern life science research and technology. This knowledge forms the basis of the molecular understanding of health and disease. It finds important applications in innovative health care, in the pharmaceutical industry and in so-called ‘red’ biotechnology and is the focus of the Leiden programme.
Career
Life science research and business is one of the fastest growing economic activities worldwide. The aim of each programme is to train students as independent scientists, and to develop the necessary skills and proficiency to advance their career.
After completing our MSc programme, students have a broad array of career prospects. The master’s degree is a stepping-stone for those graduates with the aspiration to pursue a PhD degree. Students with a desire to apply their knowledge of the life sciences outside the university have good job possibilities in R&D departments in industry, business, public utility companies, teaching, consultancy and government bodies. Many students eventually attain higher management positions. The Leiden Institute of Chemistry houses the Leiden Cell Observatory a core facility in the life science education. The institute is located in the largest Bioscience Park within the Netherlands where there are ample job opportunities.
