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Overview
This master zooms in on four main aspects to come to a sustainable transition: economic, technical, social and environmental aspects. The programme is interdisciplinary. It includes both biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition processes.
The Biobased Sciences programme from Wageningen University and Research is a two-year programme. In the first year you will start with two foundation courses: Principles of Biobased Economy and Circular Economy. These courses focus on important aspects when designing a biobased and/or circular economy. During this year you will also follow the course Academic Consultancy Training. You can choose the other courses in the first year yourself, partly within the specialisation of your choice.
Future career - Biobased Sciences
Students are well trained to work in a multi- and interdisciplinary team in a biobased research and development environment as a scientist, process engineer or manager. Graduates will have careers in the agrifood business, water companies, energy producers, logistics, governmental and non-governmental organisations.
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Specialisations:
- Biomass Production and Carbon Capture
- Biorefinery and Conversion
- Biobased and Circular Economy
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Application via Studielink will open in October.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
120 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Chemistry Biology Biochemistry View 37 other Masters in Chemistry in NetherlandsExplore more key information
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GPA Required
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
Students with a completed bachelor's degree in the natural sciences, engineering, or quantitatively-orientated social sciences (such as economics, management, logistics) are admissible.
For admission to the MSc programme, applicants are expected to submit the same documents as for other programmes.
You are expected to have:
- A BSc degree (or equivalent) in biotechnology, (molecular) biology, biochemistry, life sciences, chemical engineering, plant sciences, animal sciences, environmental science and technology, agrotechnology, management and consumer sciences, industrial or systems engineering, economics and policy, or comparable.
- A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 70% of the relevant maximum grade.
The pre-education determines the most suitable and realistic specialisation.
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International
17616 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17616 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1084 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1084 EUR per year during 24 months.
Living costs for Wageningen
700 - 800 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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