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Astronomy and Business Studies
At the Astronomy and Business Studies MSc programme at Leiden University, you combine high quality research in astronomy with extensive training in management and entrepreneurship.
Evolutionary Biology
At the Evolutionary Biology MSc programme at Leiden University, you identify evolutionary changes over time and study the origin and maintenance of biological variation all over the tree of life.
Astronomy Research
At the Astronomy Research MSc programme offered by Leiden University, you will focus on astronomical data analysis using models and large-scale simulation, combining the fields of Astronomy, Physics, Mathematics and Computer Science.
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Science Communication and Society Specialisation
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Science Communication and Society Specialisation from Leiden University offers students the opportunity to combine life science research training with programmes in different aspects of science communication, such as journalism, new media, museology and information visualisation.
Biology and Science Communication and Society
The Biology and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology
At the research-oriented Systems Biomedicine and Pharmacology MSc programme at Leiden University you will focus on personalised medicine and novel systems-based approaches in translational and clinical pharmacology.
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation
Chemistry - Chemistry and Science Communication and Society Specialisation from Leiden University concerns science communication in a broad sense. The programme focuses on the link between science and society and covers knowledge and skills in the field of science communication.
Physics and Education
The Physics and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion, you obtain the qualifications to be a physics teacher.
Research in Physics, Cosmology
In the field of cosmology we look for scientific answers to the most fundamental questions that one can ask: Where do we come from? How did the Universe start? How did it evolve and where does it go? Apply to the Research in Physics, Cosmology MSc programme at Leiden University.
Mathematics and Science Communication and Society
The Mathematics and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.

Life Science and Technology
Students of the Life Science and Technology at Leiden University specifically learn to understand the molecular and structural chemical and biological aspects of disease-related processes and to apply chemical and biotechnological tools to treat diseases.
Applied Neuroscience in Human Development
Are you interested in the neurocognitive and biological roots of learning, behaviour and emotions in children? If so, the Applied Neuroscience in Human Development MSc programme at Leiden University might be the specialisation you are looking for.
Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics
This Research in Physics, Quantum Matter and Optics MSc programme connects to the Leiden University research programme on quantum optics and quantum matter. You will learn how fascinating material properties emerge from a combination of quantum mechanical confinement, electron-electron interaction, and/or the electron spin property.
Biology
The Biology MSc programme at Leiden University is a collaboration between the Institute of Biology Leiden, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and the Institute of Environmental Sciences, giving the programme a broad and diverse scope.
Astronomy and Education
The Astronomy and Education MSc programme at Leiden University prepares you for a career as a teacher in secondary schools. After completion you obtained the qualifications to be a Physics teacher.
Astronomy and Science Communication and Society
The Astronomy and Science Communication and Society MSc programme at Leiden University focuses on the interaction between science and society.
Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.)
Which laws govern the commercial use of outer space? Are States responsible for mitigating space debris? Who is liable for accidents that happen onboard an the aircraft? Learn how to deal with questions like these from both an international and a European perspective. Apply to this Air and Space Law (Advanced LL.M.) programme at Leiden University.
Technical Medicine - Sensing and Stimulation
In order to optimize treatment, it is necessary to closely monitor and manage the patient’s health status by means of ‘precision diagnostics and targeted therapy’. The Sensing and Stimulation MSc programme at Leiden University combines the techniques and applications of these sensing (monitoring) and stimulation techniques.
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Business Studies Specialisation
Life Science and Technology - Life Science and Business Studies Specialisation from Leiden University offers the opportunity to combine training in Life Sciences research with education in business and entrepreneurship.
Astronomy
The Astronomy MSc programme from Leiden University trains students to become experts in various fields of astronomy. We offer seven challenging specialisations, all of which can be tailored to suit your specific interests and ambitions. This will prepare you for a wide variety of careers within academia, industry and the public sector.