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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 has an international orientation, and offers several specialisations in which specific career opportunities in science-related professions can be explored.
The famous Herman Boerhaave became Professor of Chemistry in 1718. Since then, many internationally acclaimed chemists have contributed to research and education in chemistry at Leiden University. Today, the Leiden Institute of Chemistry houses all the different research groups. The institute is surrounded by a science park with high-tech industries and several other institutes. This setting facilitates interdisciplinary research in physics, biology, pharmaceutical and medical sciences. The programme offers four tracks, which correspond with major research themes in the Institute: Biological Chemistry, Design & Synthesis, Physical & Theoretical Chemistry.
Contents
The strength of the Master of Science programme is its individual approach: for each student a tailor-made programme will be designed. All programmes consist of a compulsory and an optional part.
The compulsory part of the programme consists of a number of advanced courses related to the Master track and the attendance of several colloquia. The Master student carries out two research projects, each in a different specialization. The major research project results in the Master thesis.
The other research project is preferably done abroad and includes a written report and an oral presentation. In the optional part of the programme, the Master student can do a selection of courses, both from the specialization and outside the specialization. Finally, the Master student may use part of the optional programme for extension of the research project(s).
All tracks are intended for students with a an internationally recognized Bachelor degree in chemistry or a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry. The Master of Science programme guarantees thorough research training founded on a profound theoretical basis. Master of Science students in Leiden work in an environment with many international researchers and can operate on the international market.
In the Master of Science tracks Communication, Education or Science-Based Business, specific career opportunities in science-related professions can be explored. All students with a Master of Science degree are admissible to a PhD programme.
Chemistry and Science-Based Business
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. More information on Science Based Business is available at www.sbb.leidenuniv.nl
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 with a major Chemistry from any Dutch university.
Students holding such degree will directly be admitted to the programme.
The choice in elective courses in the Master of Science programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the present knowledge of the candidate. - For all other candidates, such as students with a degree related to chemistry, HBO Bachelors as well as for foreign students, the Admission Committee will judge the equivalence to these Bachelor of Science degrees of their previous training.
- For the track Chemistry 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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