Entry requirements

Entry requirements

• A relevant BSc degree with appropriate course work, or its equivalent, in another relevant discipline from a recognised university. The choice of elective courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate. The committee will compare the HBO programme of the candidate with the BSc-LS&T programme. The admission process may include an interview with the Board of Admissions.

• Fluency 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 Life Science & Technology from Leiden University are directly admissible.

• Applicants with a higher professional education (HBO) degree in a related field of science will be considered for admission. The choice of elective courses in the MSc programme may be limited by the need to adapt the programme to the current knowledge of the candidate. The committee will compare the HBO programme of the candidate with the LS&T BSc programme. The admission process may include an interview with the Board of Admissions. For more information, please contact the study adviser