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Biological Sciences

Master

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Biological Sciences at the UvA is a challenging Master's programme with world-renowned research on plant and animal species and the ecosystems to which they belong. It invites you to explore the options to sustainably use and protect the earth's biodiversity. Your Master's diploma qualifies for excellent positions both in- and outside the academia, anywhere in the world.

Here's why you want to study Biological Sciences at the UvA

  • Word-renowned research
    Biological research at the UvA is carried out at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS).
  • Unravel
    We aim to unravel how organisms and ecosystems function in all their complexity, and how they change because of natural processes and human influence.
  • Be part of our community
    As a student you participate actively in increasing our understanding of the diversity and dynamics of ecosystems, from the level of molecules and genes to entire ecosystems.
  • Specialised tracks
    There are four specialised study tracks, each with its own focus within the larger field of biology research, and one more general track.

Discover your programme

The Master's programme in Biological Sciences at the UvA offers specialised tracks in:

  • Ecology and Evolution
  • Freshwater & Marine Biology
  • Green Life Sciences
  • General Biology
  • Evolution of Behaviour and Mind

Language

English

Title

Master of Science

Duration

2 years

ECTS credits

Accreditation

NVAO

Tuition fee 2025/2026

€ 2,601

€ 25,900

€ 23,500


Admission

Application requirements

Information not available

Language requirements

92
TOEFL internet based
6.5
IELTS overall band
180
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English

Check when you can start and what you have to pay!

Tuition fees  
€ 2,601
€ 25,900
€ 23,500
Start date App. deadline EU/EEA App. deadline Non-EU/EEA
1 Sep '25 1 May '25 1 Feb '25

Contact

University of Amsterdam

Main address
Gebouw E, Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
020-525 1401

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