Program Overview
The Life Science and Science Communication and Society at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Life Science and Science Communication and Society programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Life Science and Science Communication and Society programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Quantum Reaction Dynamics
- Surface Science
- Biomedical Informatics
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Molecular Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Supramolecular Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BSc degree Life Science and Technology (LST) from Leiden/Delft.
- All other students with a BSc degree in Life Sciences, or in a field related to the Life Sciences, at a different (international) University or\xc2\xa0HBO\xc2\xa0Hogeschool, can apply for admission. The Board of Admissions judges each application on the basis of the content of the BSc curriculum and on the grades obtained previously. In general, only students with an outstanding track record and an outstanding research internship will be admitted.
- As a guideline,\xc2\xa0HBO\xc2\xa0students should have obtained their BSc degree within four years with an average final grade of at least 7.5 and a research internship grade of at least 8.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Leiden University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Leiden University
Leiden University
Leiden, Netherlands
Leiden University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
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