Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
| Specialisatie van: | Biology |
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| Graad: | Master of Science in Biology |
| Onderwijsvorm: | Voltijd |
| Duur: | 2 jaar |
| Start: | Flexibel, internationale studenten bij voorkeur in september of februari |
| Taal: | Engels |
De masterspecialisatie Molecular en Cellular Biosciences is een uitstekende mogelijkheid voor studenten die geïnteresseerd zijn in het bestuderen van de Life Sciences. Meerdere onderzoeksonderwerpen zijn mogelijk: niet alleen het blootleggen van moleculaire mechanismes die aan de basis staan van diverse organismes en hun functioneren in ecosystemen, maar ook de toepassing van deze kennis in de biotechnologie.
De informatie over dit programma is beschikbaar in de volgende talen:
Research questions are tackled from a multidisciplinary approach, combining disciplines such as molecular genetics, genomics, microbiology, cell biology, developmental biology, biochemistry, microscopy and cell physiology including electrophysiology. Research approaches exploit recent advances in gene and genomics technology and confocal laser scanning microscopy which enables the study of molecules in living cells and multicellular organisms in unprecedented detail. Micro-organisms studied include the eukaryotic model baker’s yeast as well as filamentous fungi, which are important for industrial and bio-energy production in the life sciences industry. Plant species studied include the international model Arabidopsis thaliana and the medicinal plant Catharanthus roseus, producing anti-cancer alkaloids. Zebra fish are studied as a model for human development and diseases such as cancer and bacterial infection.
Reasons to Choose Biology in Leiden
- No less than five biological research institutes collaborate in the MSc programme in Leiden, giving it a very broad and diverse scope.
- The multi-disciplinary character of the programme is further increased through collaborations between our research groups and other biological and medical research institutions.
- All MSc specialisations combine a solid educational programme with the focus on hands-on research, providing a balanced training.
- Biology in Leiden offers an international academic environment and world-class research.
- In Leiden, you can combine training in biological research with training in communication, education and science-based business.
