The MSc Biology programme is a collaboration between the Institute of Biology Leiden, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and the Institute of Environmental Sciences, resulting in a broad and diverse scope.

Chemistry is the central science enabling a healthy future in a sustainable society. Chemistry researchers in Leiden take a fundamental approach to finding tailored solutions for complex societal problems in human health and environmental issues.

The master’s program in Psychology in Leiden focuses both on an in-depth study of psychological theory as well as on the acquisition of professional and research skills. Students develop their knowledge of psychology as a science and its application in order to effectively address relevant issues.

The MSc in Psychology (research) is a two-year programme that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.The MSc in Psychology (research) is a two-year programme that is focused on acquiring research skills in a particular field of psychology.

The Physics master’s programme offers you a research intensive tailor-made study path on current topics in experimental and theoretical physics at an institute of international renown.

The master’s program in Mathematics focuses on analysis and number theory. From applied to fundamental research, and from algebra to data science, our master’s program spans these fields entirely.

Leading experts train students in our Astronomy programme in cutting-edge astronomical research. We incorporate in our educational programme observations and data from the world’s foremost ground- and space-based telescopes as well as theoretical, computational and astrochemical modelling, large-scale simulations, and laboratory experiments that mimic conditions in space.

Industrial Ecology offers talented students from around the world the opportunity to enhance their expertise and work on the grand challenge to achieve global prosperity.

The executive master’s program in cybersecurity takes a multidisciplinary approach that helps you develop effective and sustainable solutions for cyber risks and threats. This program is designed for highly educated professionals (computer scientists, lawyers, policymakers) with several years of professional experience in and/or affinity with issues in the field of cyber security.

This master's programme offers stimulating, significant and innovative research at an internationally renowned institute and combines theoretical, experimental and applied approaches.

In the Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences master’s program, you are trained at the leading edge of drug design and fundamental research of new drugs, optimization of existing drugs, and personalized medicine.

‘Health, Ageing and Society’ is the new name for the Master’s Vitality and Ageing. We are ready for change – are you?! The name reflects the broad contents of the study and it better reflects what the programme stands for. Approximately 150 students have graduated since the start of the programme in 2016. Will you be next?! In the coming months, we will be updating our website. We have already added some new videos and the new yearbook (2022-‘23). Also, copies of the three main course books will be available soon. We hope you enjoy reading and watching, and hope to see you at one of our information activities! 

This two-year master’s programme provides you with a thorough introduction to the general philosophy and methodology of statistical modelling, data analysis, and data science, with a focus on applications in the life and behavioural sciences. How can we model the spread of a virus? How do global events affect people's wellbeing? How effective is a vaccine? What is the uncertainty of that estimate? These are pertinent questions in today's society that you can answer with statistics, but the applications are much broader than that: How does your phone recognize your face? How can an algorithm better diagnose cancer than a doctor? How can you draw conclusions from the expression of thousands of genes? A formal education in Statistics & Data Science will equip you with the skills to answer complicated questions like these, both in industry and academia.

The cell is the building block of life. Increased knowledge of the mechanisms of the biomolecular and biochemical processes in the cell leads to better medicines, new methods for combating diseases.

This joint Master's program will equip you with the necessary competencies to play a key role in the emerging field of transfusion medicine. Its current concept includes both transfusions of blood components and hematopoietic transplants, cellular and tissue therapy, and immunotherapy. Areas that are integrated into the curriculum of this Master's.