Overview

Increased molecular knowledge of the mechanisms of processes in the cell can lead to better medicines or new methods for combating diseases. Our MSc students in Life Science and Technology (LST) specifically learn to understand the molecular and structural chemical and biological aspects of disease-related processes and to apply chemical and biotechnological tools to the treatment of diseases. The programme offers four specialisations and gives students a great deal of freedom in composing their tailored study programme. The molecular insight of our MSc LST students is highly appreciated by research groups in institutes such as LUMC and ErasmusMC as well as in research institutes abroad.

If you are interested in life science and you are looking for a programme with ample of opportunities to assemble your own study path, our Life Science and Technology programme is the right choice. The programme addresses societal problems on a molecular and cellular level. You can also choose a specialisation in which you combine research in Life Science and Technology with training in business, communication or education.

What you will learn

After completion of the MSc LST programme students will have developed:

• Knowledge and understanding of theoretical concepts of Life Sciences from textbooks and primary literature pertaining to the research area
• The ability to plan chemical research, perform experiments within an appropriate time frame, collect and store data in a logical way, such that colleagues can easily find and access the data (data management)
• The ability to make an independent analysis of scientific problems, analysis of relevant specialist literature, and formulate verifiable hypotheses
• An appropriate critical scientific attitude, i.e. the ability to analyse results and critically evaluate their validity and accuracy
• The skill to communicate Life Sciences research progress and results to colleagues, supervisors and experts
• The ability to write independently a structured and accurate report on performed research in Life Sciences
• The ability to perform with an academic attitude and the skills for autonomous self-development, taking into account the ethical and social aspects of the natural sciences.

Career prospects

The MSc Life Science and Technology trains students as independent and creative researchers who can also use their analytical skills to resolve challenges in their career in science or in society.

Examples of jobs

• Procestechnoloog bij COVRA N.V.
• Application Scientist at RiverD
• Clinical Project Manager at IQVIA
• Technical Life Science Sales Specialist at NonoTemper Technologies
• Associate Scientist New Cellular Technologies at Galapagos
• Research associate at Genmab
• Recruiter at BIRD Recruitment
• Associate Scientist at Johnson & Johnson
• PhD