Overview

The Master's programme Biological sciences offers specialisations in 4 tracks. Freshwater & Marine Biology is one of them. The other tracks are: 

Ecology and Evolution

General Biology

Green Life Sciences

The study programme

In the Biological Sciences - Freshwater and Marine Biology programme of the University of Amsterdam you will immerse yourself in research ranging from tropical marine biology to the ecology of wetlands ecosystems.

After graduation

Graduates of the Master's programme in Freshwater & Marine Biology have had an excellent research training that allows them to pursue their PhD. But they can also pursue a career in a different workfield.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advances in Aquatic Sciences

Research Project Biological Sciences

Microbial Ecology

Benthic Ecosystems

Biological Oceanography

Coral Reef Ecology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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92

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Biology Marine Science View 8 other Masters in Marine Science in Netherlands

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants should hold

a Dutch Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent in Biology. A Bachelor course in Aquatic Ecology and/or Marine Biology is required for all students. Students without such a Bachelor course can follow a self-tuition course combined with an intake interview before entry into the Master's programme.

a Bachelor degree in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, Psychobiology or Future Planet Studies. These programmes may also qualify, but your suitability and knowledge will be assessed prior to admission. In case of deficiencies, following a pre-Master's programme of Bachelor courses might be necessary. An interview may be part of the procedure.

Tuition Fee

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International

34400 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34400 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 Amsterdam

1000 - 1500 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biological Sciences - Freshwater and Marine Biology.

Available Scholarships

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Overview

The Master's programme Biological sciences offers specialisations in 4 tracks. Freshwater & Marine Biology is one of them. The other tracks are:

The study programme

After graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Student insurance

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Amsterdam

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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The Master's programme Biological sciences offers specialisations in 4 tracks. Freshwater & Marine Biology is one of them. The other tracks are: 