Overview

At this Biomedical Sciences MSc programme at Leiden University you will gain a thorough understanding of health and disease. The five specialisations enable you to pursue your personal interests.

The programme is offered by the Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC), a modern institution which combines research, education and patient care with a strong scientific orientation. Research conducted at the LUMC is ranked among top European and international institutes.

Within the context of the programme, exchange with other European (Eurolife or LERU) or non-European (Ivy league) universities is encouraged. Internships can be performed all over the world at high quality research institutes and universities. In addition, the adjacent Leiden BioScience Park offers ample opportunities for internships.

What does this master’s programme entail?

The first, common, master year provides you with a solid background in Biomedical Sciences via compulsory and elective courses, and a research internship. The interdisciplinary character of the first year offers you great opportunities to address health and disease-related issues from various directions. The second master year is dedicated to one of the specialisations.

Accreditation

NVAO

Programme Structure

Courses include:

A research internship
A number of Frontiers of Science courses
A course on how to write a research proposal
A course on how to valorise a research proposal
A course on clinical research in practice
A course on scientific conduct
The module Career orientation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leiden, Netherlands

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences or an equivalent thereof from a foreign research university. Applicants should possess in depth knowledge, understanding and skills (demonstrated by grades and/or ECTS) in in Immunology (6 ECTS), Pathology (6 ECTS), Bio-Statistics (6 ECTS), Neuroscience (6 ECTS) and Molecular Biology (9 ECTS) at the start of the master’s programme.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21200 EUR / year

≈ 21200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Leiden

Netherlands

850 - 1250 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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