Master of Science [M.S] [Biomedical Sciences: Communication] From Leiden University

What does the Communication specialisation entail?

The Communication specialisation enables you to develop knowledge and insight of, and opinions on a career outside scientific research. It broadens your perspective in the field of communication (e.g. writing for a newspaper, website or science magazine or working for a museum). Yet, once graduated, you will also be equipped to pursuit a career within scientific biomedical research.?During the Biomedical Sciences Communication specialisation you will:

• Deepen and extend your knowledge on the human body in health and disease
• Acquire academic skills like team work, problem solving and critical thinking
• Learn to independently perform biomedical research
• Learn to present and write up your research in a clear and structured way
• Learn to apply for grants to fund your research or communication project
• Learn to write articles for newspapers and popular science magazines/websites
• Learn the ins and outs of museology
• Learn to visualise information in a clear way
• Learn to perform research in the field of science communication