Program Overview
The Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences at Leiden University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences 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 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Leiden, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Education
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science Communication and Society
- Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences and Science-Based Business
- BioTherapeutics
- Drug & Target Discovery
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Systems Pharmacology
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Students holding the BSc degree in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences from Leiden University are directly admissible to the programme. For all other (international) candidates, the Board of Admissions will evaluate the equivalence of their previous training to the BSc degree of Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences.
The preferred specialisation in the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences Master\xc2\x92s programme should match the previous education of the applicant. The choice in optional courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the present knowledge of the candidate. Please note that basic research training in the field of life sciences is required to be eligible for the programme.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 16,000 (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- Start Date September 2025
- Language English
- Duration 24 months