Biology and Science Communication and Society
| Specialisatie van: | Biology |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Science in Biology |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | Master of Science in Biology |
| Taal: | Engels en Nederlands |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 66860 |
De masterspecialisatie in Biology and Science Communication and Society combineert onderzoekstraining in biologie (voertaal Engels) met een opleiding in communicatie (voertaal Nederlands). Studenten van deze masterspecialisatie hebben een uitstekende mogelijkheid zich te verbreden in hun studie buiten hun eigen specialistische gebied. Ze zijn tijdens de stage in staat de interessante mogelijkheden als wetenschappelijk communicatieadviseur of wetenschapsjournalist te verkennen.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
- A BSc degree in Biology from any Dutch university. Students holding such degree will be admitted directly to the programme.
- For all other candidates, such as:
- BSc graduates from other universities
- graduates with a Bachelor of Science in other natural sciences, life sciences, mathematics or biomedical sciences,
- applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science, or with a diploma in Higher Laboratory Education (HLO)
the Board of Admissions will assess the equivalence of the previous training to the Dutch Bachelor of Science in Biology, which may result in additional coursework. The range of optional courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the requirement to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate. For more information, please contact the study adviser.
- For students following the education track it is strongly recommended that the BSc programme has included the 10-EC course on Learning, Presentation and Communication, offered by the Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching (ICLON), or an equivalent course.
- Proof of proficiency in Dutch
- Proof of sufficient proficiency in English: IELTS test level of at least 6.5 or TOEFL score of at least 570/230, evidenced by appropriate test.
This requirement does not apply if you have:- completed your education in Canada, USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand or Australia, or
- an International Baccalaureate
Students who have a BSc in Biology from Leiden University are directly admissible.
