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50 Master's degrees offered by the university

Physics
The Physics programme from Leiden University offers you a research intensive tailor-made study path on current topics in experimental and theoretical physics at an institute of international renown.

Chemistry
The Chemistry programme from Leiden University is designed to let you follow your interest: focus on Chemistry for Health or Chemistry for Sustainability, and prepare yourself for a job as a researcher, a teacher, a communicator, or for a position in science-based business.

Life Science and Technology
Students of the Life Science and Technology at Leiden University specifically learn to understand the molecular and structural chemical and biological aspects of disease-related processes and to apply chemical and biotechnological tools to treat diseases.
Drug Discovery and Safety
The Drug Discovery and Safety MSc programme at Leiden University offers you scientific training on and hands-on experience with a range of state-of-the-art techniques, required for the discovery and characterization of novel drug targets and the synthesis and optimization of new drugs.
Astronomy and Data Science
The Master of Science in Astronomy and Data Science at Leiden University is a two-year full-time programme that merges advanced studies in Astronomy with Computer Science. This innovative course prepares students to tackle the complexities of modern data-rich astronomical research, equipping them with essential skills for the evolving scientific landscape.
Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology
The Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology MSc programme at Leiden University integrates genetics, molecular biology, and biotechnology into an attractive programme, with excellent career perspectives.
Astronomy and Instrumentation
Working in astronomy puts you at the forefront of science and revolutionary technology. As our scientific ambitions have grown, so have the technological challenges that enable us to further increase our understanding of the Universe. Apply to the Astronomy and Instrumentation MSc programme at Leiden University.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation from Leiden University concerns science communication in a broad sense. The programme focuses on the link between science and society and covers knowledge and skills in the field of science communication.
Physics and Education
The Physics and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion, you obtain the qualifications to be a physics teacher.
Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology
At the research-oriented Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology MSc programme at Leiden University you will focus on personalised medicine and novel systems-based approaches in translational and clinical pharmacology.
Technical Medicine - Sensing and Stimulation
In order to optimize treatment, it is necessary to closely monitor and manage the patient’s health status by means of ‘precision diagnostics and targeted therapy’. The Sensing and Stimulation MSc programme at Leiden University combines the techniques and applications of these sensing (monitoring) and stimulation techniques.
Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
The Astronomy and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation
The objective of the Chemistry - Chemistry and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University is to teach students basic analytical frameworks and skills to analyse business-related problems and to contribute to managerial decision making within the context of established knowledge-intensive organisations or new technology ventures.
Astronomy and Business Studies
At the Astronomy and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University, you combine high quality research in astronomy with extensive training in management and entrepreneurship.
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
The Mathematics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Bioinformatics
The Bioinformatics MSc programme at Leiden University integrates concepts and methods from both mathematics and computer science with (molecular) biology and biochemistry.
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Business Studies Specialisation
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University offers the opportunity to combine training in Life Sciences research with education in business and entrepreneurship.
Applied Mathematics
The two-year Applied Mathematics MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on both computational and fundamental aspects of analysis and probability. You will become thoroughly acquainted with mathematics as it is applied in various aspects of life.
Astronomy and Education
The Astronomy and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion you obtained the qualifications to be a Physics teacher.
Mathematics and Education
The Mathematics and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion you obtained the qualifications to be a Mathematics teacher.