Most medical doctors from Leiden University pursue a residency programme that prepares for a career in a specific medical specialty.  A residency programme means working and learning at the same time and can take two to eight years, depending on the specialty. Another option is to pursue a PhD. This means you will be conducting research at a university or university hospital for a maximum of four years, while being trained as an independent researcher. After obtaining a PhD degree, most graduates apply for a residency programme position for a specific medical specialty. Alternatively, you can work as a researcher, as a non-specialised doctor, or in the pharmaceutical industry.

This programme is intended for students with a Leiden bachelor’s diploma in Medicine.

Language requirement Dutch: the MSc programme will be taught in Dutch. Proficient knowledge of the Dutch language is therefore required to partake in this programme.