MSc Programmes

Astronomy
The focus of the MSc in Astronomy in Leiden is on knowledge and understanding of the origin, structure and evolution of galaxies and starts.
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Biology
The MSc in Biology in Leiden offers a wealth of opportunities for students who are interested in molecular biosciences or in evolution, biodiversity and conservation.
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Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
The Master’s in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences provides students with a thorough scientific training founded on a firm theoretical basis.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the central science enabling a healthy future in a sustainable society. Chemistry researchers in Leiden take a fundamental approach in finding tailored solutions for complex societal problems in human health and environmental issues.
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Computer Science
The programme offers stimulating, significant and innovative research in the field of Computer Science. The strength of the programmes is the individual approach: an individually tailored programme will be designed for each student.
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ICT in Business
The programme builds on a solid foundation of computer science that students bring from their bachelor’s education, and expands this knowledge and augments it with concepts and methods from the field of management.
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Industrial Ecology
Industrial Ecology is an emergent scientific discipline that promotes a systemic approach to human problems, integrating technical, environmental and social aspects.
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Life Science and Technology
Knowledge about genomic organisation, studies of protein-protein interactions and the characterisation of molecular structures have become central in modern life science research and technology.
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Mathematics
The Master’s programme in Mathematics in Leiden has an outspoken double focus on both analysis and number theory.
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Media Technology
Media Technology is an environment where students, artists and researchers are allowed to formulate their own scientific questions.
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Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences
Statistics is the art of drawing conclusions about phenomena in which chance plays a role. The programme is targeted both at human and at plant or animal genetics.
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Physics
The Leiden Master’s Programme in Physics is offered by the Leiden Institute of Physics (LION), an excellent place to study the foundations of nature.
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