Overview

Research within the Research in Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics specialisation is typically performed at the interface of medical, biological, chemical and physical sciences.

The Research in Physics, Biological and Soft Matter Physics MSc programme at Leiden University covers two themes:

Biological Physics is concerned with physical processes of biomolecules, the emerging properties that evolve in cells, and the control of cell function by signalling.
Soft Matter Physics concentrates on the mechanical and geometrical properties of soft media such as granular matter or foam, and on self-assembly in soft-matter systems. Biological- and Soft-Matter Physics is the right master’s programme for you if you are interested in experimental Physics and applied life-science research. This programme guarantees a thorough experience at the front-line of physics research with a practical training of communicative and computer skills.

Career prospects

The Biological- and Soft-Matter Physics specialisation is an excellent preparation for pursuing a PhD degree in physics.

After graduation you are prepared to work in any professional environment of the life-sciences, and will be able to communicate en-par with professionals in that field. Your strength will be the quantitative and modelistic approach that we pursue in our research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Quantum Information
Soft and Biomatter Theory
Statistical Physics
Advanced Optics
Advanced Optical Imaging
Frontiers of Measurement Techniques
Biophysics
Statistical Physics
Computational Physics
Engineering of Living Systems
Mechanical Metamaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2026-02-03 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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90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Physics Biology General Engineering & Technology View 52 other Masters in Physics 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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Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a bachelor's degree in Physics (Natuurkunde) or a Physics-related programme from a foreign research university with a level similar to Dutch universities, you are eligible to apply.
Admission is under the provision that you have sufficient in-depth knowledge, and theoretical/mathematical skills on topics like quantum physics, electrodynamics, statistical physics, and complex analysis, equivalent to those of the undergraduate courses of the Leiden BSc Physics curriculum.

Tuition Fee

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International

21100 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21100 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 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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