Life Science Research and Development
| Specialisatie van: | Life Science & Technology |
|---|---|
| Graad: | Master of Science in Life Science and Technology |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | Flexibel, voor international studenten bij voorkeur september of februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
| Vestigingsplaats: | Leiden |
| Croho/isatcode: | 66286 |
Programme
Students will study molecular genetics and cell biology, with an emphasis on the regulation of cell signaling. They will also learn to identify molecular structures and mechanisms and carry out research of the physical principles underlying cellular organisation in health and disease. In addition, students gain insights and skills in modern analysis and bio-imaging techniques as used in genomics, proteomics, mass spectroscopy, life cell imaging, X-ray and NMR research. A thorough understanding of bioinformatics is essential in view of the complexity and enormity of the data sets that are generated. Furthermore, due to the multidisciplinary character of the Cell Observatory, students are in the position to carry out research projects in life sciences in a chemistry, physics, bioinformatics, biopharmacology, biology or biomedical setting. Besides research projects within the Cell Observatory and related research groups, our MSc students have the opportunity to carry out pre-clinical master’s projects in biomedical research institutes, including the LUMC, Erasmus MC and The Netherlands Cancer Institute.
The various elements of the research specialisation are:
Compulsory Advanced Modules
Students have to present a paper and write a literature essay and have to choose three core courses. One other core course should be chosen from the Leiden Chemistry programme or the Delft Life Science and Technology programme.
Electives
Electives can be chosen from courses from any science master’s course or from other master’s courses (permission required). any deficiencies in required prior knowledge can be compensated partly by the electives..Excellent electives in organic and inorganic, theoretical chemistry, toxicology, biophysics and bioinformatics are offered within the Leiden Science Faculty and within the Delft LS&R Msc programme.
Master’s research project
A master’s research project can be carried out within one research group or divided into two smaller master’s research projects in separate or collaborating research groups.
