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Overview
What does the Education specialisation entail?
The education specialisation is for students who want to work as a first-grade teacher Biology at secondary education or for those who want to specialize in education in general. After completion of this programme you also have the possibility to continue in the field of Biomedical Research.
The Biomedical Sciences Education MSc programme at Leiden University enables you to make a relevant impact on society by educating today’s secondary school pupils for tomorrow’s challenges in the field of biology. Yet, once graduated, you will also be equipped to pursuit a career within scientific biomedical research.
Programme Structure
During the Biomedical Sciences Education specialisation you will:
- Deepen and extend your knowledge on the human body in health and disease
- Acquire academic skills like team work, problem solving and critical thinking
- Learn to independently perform biomedical research
- Learn to present and write up your research in a clear and structured way
- Learn to apply for grants to fund your research
- Learn to teach secondary school pupils the exciting subject of Biology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Dutch
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Biomedicine Human Medicine View 32 other Masters in Education in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 90
Other requirements
General requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Sciences [bachelor Biomedische Wetenschappen], or a NVAO accredited Biomedical Sciences programme, at the level of a Dutch or Flemish University;
- An equivalent bachelor’s degree (for example Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences or Biology, Life Science). Applicants should possess in depth knowledge, understanding and skills (demonstrated by grades and/or ECTS) 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 Fee
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International
19600 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19600 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
2209 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2209 EUR per year during 24 months.
- Second Dutch master’s programme: €15,100 per year
Living costs for Leiden
850 - 1250 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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