Chemistry: Chemistry and Science Communication and Society
Universiteit Leiden
Deze opleiding
| locatieLeiden |
| diplomamsc M Chemistry |
| typeregulier |
| start1 februari, 1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code66857 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
Do you want to bridge the gap between scientific research and the public? Want to combine high quality chemistry research with professional science communication? Then, this master's specialisation is an excellent opportunity for you. You will be prepared for a career as a science or health communicator, policy maker, PR officer, science journalist, health officer, museum educator or a researcher with a communicating mindset.
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
lecture, literature study, oral presentation, project, research, self study, working groupinstruction modes
(1) Research training: a period of research training from 5 months (30 EC) up to 8.5 months (50 EC) in one/more projects in a research lab
(2) Academic skills
(3) Core courses: 4 courses of 6 EC each from a set of eight options in the chosen research area (Chemical Biology or Energy & Sustainability)
(4) Specialisation-specific components: spend 23 EC on courses related to science communication, a minimum of 17 EC on a research proposal and one/more internships in science communication
(5) Electives
objectives
The SCS courses train you in practical and theoretical aspects of science communication. Internships help you decide whether you want to choose a career in science communication or Chemistry research or a combination.
The entire MSc programme in combination with the Science Communication and Society (SCS) specialisation consists of two components:
* Chemistry component (60 – 80 EC)
* Science Communication and Society component (40 – 60 EC)
Preferably, you follow the Chemistry component during the first year of the programme and the Science Communication and Society component during the second year.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Chemistry
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 5 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Chemistry and Education
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 5 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 50% Nederlandstalig 50% Engelstalig |
Chemistry and Business Studies
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 5 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Research in Chemistry
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 5 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Chemistry and Science Communication and Society
| € 350 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 5 eerstejaars |
| 100% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Chemistry
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 8 eerstejaars |
| 75% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
The specialisation deals with science communication in a broad sense. The programme prepares students for a career at the interface of science and public affairs, for example as science writer, science policymaker, public relations officer or as research scientist with a particular communication skills.
The MSc programme guarantees thorough research training founded on a sound theoretical basis.
Below is a list of organisations where SCS students can fulfill internships or where alumni have found jobs.
* Science editorial offices at newspapers.
* Popular science magazines such as Kijk, New Scientist, Quest.
* Professional journals such as Bionieuws, Chemisch2Weekblad.
* Science museums, science centers, or zoos such as Naturalis, Boerhaave, Museon, Nemo, Artis, Blijdorp.
* Educational organisations such as Stichting C3, Technolab Leiden, UNAWE.
* Patient organisations and health organisations such as Diabetes Fonds, Prinses Beatrix Spierfonds, Nierstichting, KWF.
* Organisations for environmental education such as Natuurmonumenten.
* Radio, television, such as Klokhuis, SchoolTV, De Kennis van Nu.
* Websites with science information such as Kennislink, De Kennis van Nu.
* Research information officer at a university or research institute.
* PhD research in science communication or in your own research field.
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