Biology
Master
Do you want to deepen your understanding of biological systems and engage in cutting-edge research? Focus on molecules, cells, plants, animals or entire ecosystems? Then come to our green campus surrounded by nature and benefit from our excellent teaching and research facilities during your master’s!
What makes the master's Biology unique?
- Design your own programme with the support of a study adviser, choosing courses and research projects that align with your personal interests and career goals.
- Get inspired by our highly valued teachers and scientists who are experts in the field of biology.
- Internationally oriented and with possibilities for internships, fieldwork, or courses abroad.
- Select your favourite specialisation topics from WUR's 30 biological research groups. For example, ecology, marine biology, virology, plant biology and many more.
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 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.
€ 21,900
Institutional
The 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.
€ 15,495
Admission
Admission URL
(Dutch) https://www.wur.nl/nl/onderwijs/master/master-biology
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!
| Tuition fees | |
|---|---|
| € 2,694 | |
| € 21,900 | |
| € 15,495 |
| Start date | App. deadline EU/EEA | App. deadline Non-EU/EEA |
|---|---|---|
| 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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