Program Overview
The Chemistry: Chemistry and Education at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, Dutch 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 natural sciences. 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 Chemistry: Chemistry and Education 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, Dutch
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry: Chemistry and Education programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Dynamics of molecule-surface reactions
- Biomedical Informatics
- Cell Biology
- Heterogeneous Catalysis
- Molecular Chemistry
- Spectroscopy
- Supramolecular Chemistry
- Chemical Genetics
- Genome organization and maintenance in cancer and aging
- Molecular Biology
- Photochemistry
- Reactivity in Organic Chemistry
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A BSc degree Molecular Science and Technology (MST) from Leiden/Delft.
- All other students with a BSc degree in Chemistry, or in a field related to Chemistry, at a different (international) University or HBO Hogeschool, 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.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 19,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (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- Language English, Dutch
- Duration 24 months