Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences
| Specialisation of: | Mathematics |
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| Degree: | Master of Science in Mathematics |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Start date: | Flexible, but preferably in September or February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Leiden |
| Croho/isat code: | 66980 |
The master’s track Statistical Science for the Life Sciences and Behavioural Sciences is organised jointly by groups at different institutes and universities:
- Mathematical Institute, Leiden University
- Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Leiden University
- Department of Medical Statistics and Bioinformatics, Leiden University Medical Center
- Department of Mathematics, VU University Amsterdam
- Biometris – Applied Statistics, Wageningen University and Research centre
Together these institutes have expertise in a wide area of statistical science and its applications, both practical and theoretical. Many of the scientific staff members are involved in other educational tasks, or are specialised in research and statistical consultation.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree in Mathematics or a BSc major in Mathematics, obtained at a Dutch university. Students holding such a degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
- For all other candidates, an Admission Committee will judge the equivalence of their previous training to this Bachelor of Science degree. The choice in optional courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the actual knowledge of the candidate.
The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee.
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.0 or TOEFL score of at least 550/213, 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
- Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science may be eligible to be admitted to the master’s programme. An Admission Committee will judge the equivalence of their previous training to a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics degree. The choice in optional courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the actual knowledge of the candidate. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
- Students who have a BSc in Mathematics from Leiden University are directly admissible.
