Biology
Master
Do you want to understand living systems? Help preserve biodiversity, our environment or human and animal health? Then the master's Biology is the right fit for you.
Biological issues are at the forefront of technological advances in today’s society. They are central to global concerns about how we affect our environment, and how our environment affects us. It is a unique intellectual challenge to understand the complexity of biological systems at scales ranging from single molecules to whole ecosystems and from single generations to evolutionary timescales.
You will obtain a broad overview of the latest developments in the field, ranging from genes to ecosystems. You will learn to critically discuss and reflect on current scientific advances.
What makes the master's Biology unique?
- You will learn about cutting edge research and techniques from teachers who are experts in the field
- You can construct your own tailor made study programme, supported by study advisors
- Attention for personal growth, development and skills training
- Internationally oriented
Specialisations
Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations to meet your personal interests.
- Cell Biology and Molecular Interactions
- Development and Adaptation
- Health and Disease
- Ecology
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English
Title
Master of Science
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
ECTS
The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) is a student-centred system based on the student workload required to achieve the objectives of a programme of study. Its aim is to facilitate the recognition of study periods undertaken by mobile students through the transfer of credits. The ECTS is based on the principle that 60 credits are equivalent to the workload of full-time student during one academic year.
Accreditation
Tuition fee 2025/2026
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,601
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.wur.nl/en/education-programmes/master/msc-programmes/msc-biology/admission-requirements.htm
Application requirements
Information not availableLanguage requirements
- 6.5
- IELTS overall band
- 6
- IELTS speaking
- 92
- TOEFL internet based
- 176
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English
- 180
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
- 310
- TOEIC
Check when you can start and what you have to pay!
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| € 2,601 | |
Non-EU/EEAThe non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA. |
Information not available |
InstitutionalThe institutional rate is for all students who have already obtained a bachelor’s or master’s degree and who want to start a second programme leading to a degree at the same level or at a lower level. |
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| € 2,695 | |
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| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
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| 1 Sep '26 | 15 Jun '26 | 15 Apr '26 |
| 1 Feb '27 | 15 Nov '26 | 15 Sep '26 |
Scholarships
You can check if you're eligible for scholarships that apply to this course.
NL Scholarship
The NL Scholarship is meant for international students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to do their bachelor’s or master’s in the Netherlands.
DUO Tuition and Course Grant
Conicyt Scholarship
Scholarship available for Master and PhD candidates from Chile. Tilburg University offers an additional tuition waiver.
ICETEX
Lembaga Pengelola Dana Pendidikan | LPDP (Indonesia)
Bolashak Scholarship
CONACyT Scholarship
Contact
Wageningen University & Research
Main addressDroevendaalsesteeg 2
6708 PB Wageningen
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