Overview

Life Science and Education from Leiden University is designed to obtain the so-called “eerstegraads lesbevoegdheid” which qualiﬁes for teaching at all levels in Dutch high schools. Students in the LST programme are prepared for the school subject of chemistry and/or biology. The specialisation module comprises courses and teaching practice at a Dutch school for secondary education.

Careers

Prepare for a career in teaching secondary education. After completion you obtained the qualifications to be a chemistry and/or biology teacher.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Learning and instruction

Teaching method Chemistry

Pedagogy

Innovations in Education

Didactic Level

Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2024-09-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in Dutch

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Education Natural Sciences Biochemistry View 49 other Masters in Natural Sciences in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Leiden University and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

A copy of a valid passport or ID card

A copy of a Dutch residence permit (if applicable)

CV (résumé)

Language proficiency (if applicable)

Copies of diplomas and transcripts

Letters of recommendation

Placement Letter

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

19600 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19600 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2314 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2314 EUR per year during 24 months.

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 Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Life Science and Education.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About