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Biology Master programme at Wageningen University
Do you want to learn about the complexity of biological systems ranging from single molecules to whole ecosystems? Or about subjects such as evolution, ecology, molecular evolution and biodiversity? The two-year Master of Science Biology programme at Wageningen University offers you tailor-made programmes fitting your personal interests. This will allow you to become a specialist in your chosen field. A choice out of nine specialisations will chart the course of your biology studies here.
Biological issues are at the forefront of the technological advance of modern society and play a central role in global concerns about how people and the environment influence each other.
Biology study outline
The Master Biology programme consists of various courses, an internship and a research thesis which are carried out within one of the nine specialisations. You are supported in your studies by a network of 22 biological research groups within Wageningen University. To prepare for a successful international career, we strongly encourage our students to complete a part of your programme requirements abroad.
The nine Biology specialisations are: Animal adaptation and behavioural biology, Bio-interactions, Molecular ecology, Conservation and systems ecology, Evolution and biodiversity, Health and disease, Marine biology, Molecular development and gene regulation, Plant adaptation.
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Published in Nature
Corstiaen Versteegh did his MSc Biology internship at The Rockefeller University in New York, where he did research on hair bundles. The results of this research have recently been published in Nature.
>> Read more about his internship and his contribution to the Nature article. |
Your future career: a sample of Wageningen Alumni
A Master of Science degree in Biology offers good job opportunities. 80% of Wageningen University alumni find employment within three months upon graduation. Wageningen biologists can be found along a wide spectrum in both biological and non-biological functions, such as researchers, advisors/specialists, managers, policymakers and more. Many of our alumni are employed internationally compared with other university alumni.
Check out a sample of our Wageningen University Biology alumni to get an idea of what you can do after your study.
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Contact Information |
| MSc Biology Study advisor |
| Peter de Jong |
| 31 (0) 317 482244 | 
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