Physics and Science-Based Business
| Specialisation of: | Physics |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Physics |
| 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: | 60202 |
This combination of science and business will both train you as a researcher in Physics and prepare you for going into industry and business. In close co-operation with senior research staff, you will do your own research project in the Leiden Institute of Physics. Courses on theory and experimentation on the frontier of Science will further enhance your knowledge. In a networked and case-based programme on management, business and entrepreneurship you will learn about running science-driven companies and exploiting business opportunities created in research. Your newly acquired knowledge and skills you will apply and enhance further in a company internship or business assignment.
Entry requirements
- a BSc degree in physics. Students from any university in the Netherlands with a BSc degree in physics will be admitted to the programme. For all other candidates, the Board of Admissions will judge the equivalence to this BSc degree of their previous training. Notably, applicants with a major in physics will be considered. It is strongly recommended that the BSc programme has included the course Learning, Presentation and Communication offered by the Leiden School of Education (ICLON) or an equivalent course.
- Applicants should show proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by an appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate, or
- a Dutch bachelor’s diploma
- The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee.
- Applicants with a higher professional education (hbo) degree in a related field of science may be considered. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
