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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: June (non-EEA: April). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 - ≈ € 18,900 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Leiden / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Leiden University
This two-year programme is distinguished by its research-oriented approach, which is unique in Europe and enjoys a high international profile.
Leiden University has a long tradition in pharmaceutical sciences. Over the last 20 years, however, the emphasis has shifted from a traditional pharmacy education to a research-oriented training in pharmaceutical sciences. In this two-year programme, you will work within an international environment, participating actively in research projects of excellent quality. Individual choices of specialisation are possible. The programme covers almost the entire area of drug research and the department is part of a Science Park, which includes several biomedical research institutes and biotechnological companies. Admission to the Master's programme is possible throughout the year.
Contents
The strength of the Master of Science programme is its individual approach: for each student an individually tailored programme will be designed. This programme consists of courses, practical work, research and a Master thesis project.
A master of science programme consists of a number of advanced courses in sub-disciplines related to the master's track. A master's student does a major research project and a minor research project, preferably in different disciplines of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences. The research projects may be arranged in a pharmaceutical industrial setting. Finally, the master's programme comprises a literature study and optional components which can be additional courses or traineeships.
Tracks
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Analytical Biosciences
- Pharmacology
- Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics
- Toxicology
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science-Based Business
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Communication
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education
Track: Medicinal Chemistry
The programme consists of compulsory and optional components. Major compulsory components are the two research projects, both including the writing of a master's thesis. The major research project must be in the discipline of Medicinal Chemistry, the minor research project preferably in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS).
Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master's students in BPS. For the optional component, the master's student can choose from additional courses or traineeships.
Track: Analytical Biosciences
The programme consists of compulsory and optional components. Major compulsory components are the two research projects, both including the writing of a master's thesis. The major research project must be in the discipline af Analytical Biosciences, the minor research project preferably in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS).
Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master's students in BPS. For the optional component, the master's student can choose from additional courses or traineeships.
Track: Pharmacology
The programme consists of compulsory and optional components. Major compulsory components are the two research projects, both including the writing of a master's thesis. The major research project must be in the disciplines of Pharmacology, Medical Pharmacology, or Clinical Pharmacology, and the minor research project preferably in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS).
Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master's students in BPS. For the optional component, the master's student can choose from additional courses or traineeships.
Track: Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics
The programme consists of compulsory and optional components. Major compulsory components are the two research projects, both including the writing of a master's thesis. The major research project must be in the discipline of Drug Delivery Technology or that of Biopharmaceutics and the minor research project preferably in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS).
Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master's students in BPS. For the optional component, the master's student can choose from additional courses or traineeships.
Track: Toxicology
The programme consists of compulsory and optional components. Major compulsory components are the two research projects, both including the writing of a master's thesis. The major research project must be in the discipline of Toxicology and the minor research project preferably in a different discipline of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences (BPS).
Other compulsory components are: a literature study, including the writing of an essay or thesis, the attending of two advanced lecture series in disciplines of BPS, the attending of the course Scientific Conduct, and the attending of twenty lectures and colloquia presented by other master's students in BPS. For the optional component, the master's student can choose from additional courses or traineeships.
Track: Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science-Based Business
The research component of the programme (60 EC) consists of a research project in one of the research groups at the Center for Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, including a master's thesis and an oral presentation, and courses to be selected in concert with an adviser.
The business related part of the programme (60 EC) consists of the following components:
- Science-Based Business Fundamentals
- Science-Based Business Internship
- Orientation on Technopreneurship
- Science-Based Business electives
In order to get a Science-Based Business master's annotation, a minimal programme consisting of the course Science-Based Business Fundamentals and the Science-Based Business training period must be completed. The course Science-Based Business Fundamentals can also be taken in the specialisation part of the master's tracks Medicinal Chemistry, Analytical Bio-Sciences, Pharmacology, Drug Delivery Technology and Biopharmaceutics, and Toxicology. More information on Science Based Business is available at www.sbb.leidenuniv.nl
Track: Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Communication
The master's track in Communication offers students the opportunity to combine previous research training with programmes in different aspects of science communication, such as journalism, new media, museology and information visualisation. The track consists of two parts: the first master's year (60 EC) is given in English and focuses on the field of natural sciences which the student is following/in which the student is majoring. In the second master's year (60 EC; minimum 40 EC) the student follows the Dutch-language communication element.
Students of this Master's programme have an excellent opportunity to broaden their studies outside their own specialist field, and during the work placement are able to try out the interesting opportunities offered by a career as scientific communicator or scientific journalist. The experiences and insights gained will be of benefit to those who intend to continue in an academic environment, for example as a PhD candidate in their own specialist field. The ability to communicate about science is an essential skill which all scientists should have mastered!
Track: Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education
The Master of Science track Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education combines research training in biopharmaceutical sciences (60EC, taught in English) with one in communication (60 EC, taught in Dutch). The research component of the programme (60 EC) consists of a research project in one of the research groups at the Center for Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, including a master's thesis and an oral presentation, and courses to be selected in concert with an adviser.
The education part of the programme (60 EC) is taught in Dutch. It is offered by the Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON), and consists of the following components:
- Teaching Practice 30 EC
- Educational Theory 5 EC
- Supervision of Professional Development 7 EC
- Teaching Methodology 10 EC
- Spacialisation 8 EC
For students attending the Education track it is strongly recommended that the BSc programme has included the 10 EC course Learning, Presentation and Communication, offered by the Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON), or an equivalent course.
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
- Language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- TOEFL paper based: 570
- TOEFL computer based: 230
- TOEFL internet based: 88
- Dutch students with VWO level English are exempt from this requirement
- A BSc degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences or Pharmacy from any Dutch university.
Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme. - For all other candidates, the Admission Committee will judge the equivalence to this Bachelor of Science degree of their previous training.
- For the track Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education proof of proficiency in Dutch is also required.
The admission process may include an interview by the Admissions Committee.
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 570 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 230 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 88 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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