Overview

In the Environmental Biology programme at Utrecht University , you study the fundamental life processes of plants, animals and microbes. The interdisciplinary course content also offers you the chance to examine ecology, biology and animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective.

Tracks

Within the Environmental Biology Master, you can select a specialised track:

Plant Biology

Fungal Biology

Ecology and Natural Resource Management

Behavioural Ecology

Career Prospects

A significant proportion of Environmental Biology Master’s students continue on to PhD studies. Utrecht University provides ample opportunities for PhD research, such as the PhD programme in Environmental Biology. However, there are also excellent opportunities to perform your PhD research elsewhere in the Netherlands or abroad.

Accreditation

Accredited by the NVAO - Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sustainable Development Goals

Management of Natural Resources in Context

Ecology of Natural Resources

Applied Plant Biology
Plant-environment Interactions
Plant-microbe Interactions
Sustainable Development Goals

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

93

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant bachelor degree

Bachelor programmes that most likely meet the requirements are:

Biology

Biomedical Sciences, with a minor matching the specific knowledge requirements

Biotechnology

Life sciences

Other relevant science programme

Relevant knowledge, insight and skills

Basic knowledge in the field of Biology (minimum level 1 bachelor)

Sufficient knowledge in biostatistics
In depth knowledge (level 3 bachelor), insight and mastery of methods and techniques in ecology (track Ecology & natural resources management), plant physiology or molecular aspects of plant biology (track Plant biology), microbiology (track Fungal biology) and/or behavioural biology (track Behavioural ecology).
A good match with the programme as a whole: based on your interest and eligibility (eg: clear motivation and relevant previous education) for all indicated tracks.

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Tuition Fee

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International

24432 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24432 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

2601 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Utrecht

900 - 1450 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Tracks

Career Prospects

Accreditation

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Utrecht

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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