Overview

You will gain extensive practical and technical experience in personalised research projects. This enables you to develop an integrated view of the functioning of plants in their environment and acquire skills required for a variety of jobs in the green life sciences.

The Master’s track Green Life Sciences focuses on the biology of plants and how they interact with their abiotic and biotic environment. You will receive lectures, practicals and tutorials from scientists actively working in this field. In masterclasses, you will participate in scientific discussions and interact with international visiting scientists. Additionally, you will learn state-of-the-art practical and data-analysis skills used in modern research.

Careers

As a â€‹â€‹â€‹graduate of the Green Life Sciences (Biological Sciences) programme from the University of Amsterdam you possess a state-of-the-art research training that allows you to pursue a PhD, and enter an academic career, find a position in the research departments of industry (plant breeding, biotechnology and life sciences).

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Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Biomolecular Science

Ecology

Genetics

Conservation
Chemistry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-04-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biology Botany Ecology View 4 other Masters in Botany in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the track Ecology and Evolution of the Master's programme Biological Sciences, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology, or its equivalent. Our International Team and the Admissions Board will verify whether a non-Dutch degree is equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree at a Dutch university.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2771 EUR / year

≈ 2771 EUR / year

Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 EUR / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

Amsterdam

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