LeiMaster of Science in BiologyLeiden University · Leiden, Netherlands

Program Overview

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake

Multiple application rounds (other deadlines: May 15, 2027).

Please check the official program website (link below) for specific writing guidelines

Official transcript(s)

Digital copies initially; certified copies after admission. English, Dutch, German, or French, or certified translation.

Academic: Bachelor's degree; BSc in Biology or equivalent life sciences degree.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Undergraduate biology/life sciences preparation appropriate to the chosen specialisation.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.0 each component); IELTS Academic (paper or computer). Required if prior degree was not taught in English.
TOEFL: New scale: 5.0 overall (4.5 each component) | Old scale: 90 overall (20 each component); 2027-2028 intake uses the new 1-6 TOEFL scale per Leiden University language policy.; Applies to TOEFL iBT tests taken before 21 January 2026.

Historical admission data is not published.