Adaptive Organisms
Master
Become an expert in the molecular, cellular, and physiological processes behind stress adaptation in plants, animals and microorganisms. This research-oriented specialisation offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge techniques to prepare you for a career at the forefront of science and R&D.
In the Adaptive Organisms specialisation, you will become an expert in adaptation of individual organisms to environmental stressors. Alongside in-depth courses in molecular physiology, ecophysiology and quantitative biology, you will conduct your own experiments during two internships spanning at least a full year. You will gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment to quantify stress responses while developing a critical research mindset.
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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 2026/2027
EU/EEA
The EU/EEA rate is the regular fee for students from within the EU/EEA.
€ 2,694
Non-EU/EEA
The non-EU/EEA rate is the rate for students from outside the EU/EEA.
€ 19,714
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.ru.nl/opleidingen/masters/adaptive-organisms/toelating-en-inschrijving
Application requirements
Information not availableCheck when you can start and what you have to pay!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 19,714 | |
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. |
Information not available |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Sep '26 | 1 Jul '26 | 1 Apr '26 |
| 1 Sep '27 | 1 Jul '27 | 1 Apr '27 |
| 1 Sep '28 | 1 Jul '28 | 1 Apr '28 |
