Overview

Do you want to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public? Do you want to combine high quality bio-pharmaceutical research with professional science communication? Then, this Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society MSc programme offered by Leiden University is an excellent opportunity for you.

Career prospects

With an MSc degree in BPS and Science Communication & Society you are well prepared for a broad array of career prospects in research or industry. The master’s degree is an excellent preparation for a career at the interface of science and public affairs.

The Master of Science programme guarantees thorough research training founded on a sound theoretical basis. After completing your MSc programme you will have excellent knowledge of fundamental Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and highly developed research skills. Moreover you have obtained the skills and knowledge to apply your BPS background to SCS careers. Some examples of career at the interface of science and public affairs are: science writer, science policymaker, public relations officer or research scientist with particular communication skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Regulation of Drug Safety

Atherosclerosis

Bioanalytical Mass Spectrometry

A Clinical Pharmacologist Approach to Combat a Viral Pandemic

Signal Transduction and Hallmarks of Cancer

Quantitative Pharmacology

Model organisms in cancer drug discovery and development

Drug Delivery

Cell adhesion signaling in health and disease

Blood-Brain Barrier: Drug Transport to the Brain

Capillary Electrophoresis-Mass Spectrometry for Metabolomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Communication Studies Pharmacy View 7 other Masters in Pharmacy in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

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

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a bachelor’s degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences or in a Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences-related programme from a foreign research university with a level similar to Dutch universities, you are eligible to apply under the condition that you have:

accumulated at least 150 EC (or the equivalence thereof) in courses/projects belonging to the domain of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and have had basic research training in the field of life science including a 16 EC, level 400 (or equivalent) final research assignment, covering all aspects of the research cycle and being concluded with a research thesis written in academic English, and an oral presentation.

Tuition Fee

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International

21800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21800 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 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

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Scholarships Information

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