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MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology

Universiteit Leiden

Leiden, South Holland, NetherlandsWorld Rank #109

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Universiteit Leiden offers MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology, a master's degree in Natural Sciences & Mathematics programme in Leiden, Netherlands. The programme runs for 2 years. Teaching is in English. Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Natural Sciences & Mathematics
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
Local tuition: EUR 2,694 / year
International tuition: EUR 22,500 / year

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Information for the 2027/28 academic year · Last reviewed May 2026 ·

Program details

Overview

This specialisation offers you the unique possibility to integrate molecular, cellular and organismal levels of research, but also provides the possibility to specialize in one of these levels.
An important aspect of this specialisation is to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying health and disease and how cells and organisms adapt to environmental factors ranging from light, stress and pathogens to ecological and social conditions. Model organisms include bacteria, fungi, plants and animals (invertebrates and vertebrates). The subject areas covered encompass functional genomics, signal transduction, cellular differentiation, development, host-microbe interactions and animal behaviour.
The master's specialisation Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology is a good match if you are interested in subjects in the molecular, cellular and organismal levels of research. More in general, this master specialisation is ideally suited as a basis for starting a research career at a university or research institute and for a position in a bioscience-based company.

About Universiteit Leiden

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Type: University
Control: Public
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1575
World rank: #109
Programs: 238
Location: Leiden, South Holland, Netherlands
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology award?

Universiteit Leiden awards a Master's Degree in the field of Natural Sciences & Mathematics on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

How much does MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology cost?

Tuition for international students is EUR 22,500 per year (EUR 2,694 per year for local students).

What language is MA/MS in Biology: Molecular, Cellular and Organismal Biology taught in?

The programme is taught in English.

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