MA/MS in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences
Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands•World Rank #109
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Universiteit Leiden offers MA/MS in Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, a master's degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme in Leiden, Netherlands. The programme runs for 2 years. It carries 120.0 credits (ECTS). Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
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Overview
In the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences master's programme you are trained at the edge of drug-design and fundamental research of new drugs, optimization of existing drugs, and personalised medicine. Despite major advances in drug-research, many common diseases such as cancers, neurological diseases, cardiovascular disease and other auto-immune diseases, lack effective treatment, or are found incurable. Depending on your interest, you can choose from five specialisations to further extend your scientific training and theoretical background. With the master Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences you are trained for a scientific career in drug research and development. Moreover, you have a wide range of other career opportunities within the bio-pharmaceutical industry, science communication, and education.
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Frequently asked questions
Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.
The programme runs for 2 years.
Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).
The programme is taught in English.
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