★ StudyPath verdict
8.2/10
Best for students passionate about life sciences research spanning molecules to ecosystems at a leading agricultural university. Tradeoff: highly flexible specialisations demand proactive planning with advisers.
Tuition · Intl
↗€21,900
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
2 years
120 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2021
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗836
DUO ↑23% ↗
Intl. %
↗14%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€3,127
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 23 Jun 2026
About this program
Do you want to understand living systems? Help preserve biodiversity, our environment or human and animal health? Then the master's Biology is the right fit for you.
Biological issues are at the forefront of technological advances in today’s society. They are central to global concerns about how we affect our environment, and how our environment affects us. It is a unique intellectual challenge to understand the complexity of biological systems at scales ranging from single molecules to whole ecosystems and from single generations to evolutionary timescales.
You will obtain a broad overview of the latest developments in the field, ranging from genes to ecosystems. You will learn to critically discuss and reflect on current scientific advances.
What makes the master's Biology unique?
* You will learn about cutting edge research and techniques from teachers who are experts in the field
* You can construct your own tailor made study programme, supported by study advisors
* Attention for personal growth, development and skills training
* Internationally oriented
Specialisations
Within the master's programme you can choose one of the following specialisations to meet your personal interests.
* Cell Biology and Molecular Interactions
* Development and Adaptation
* Health and Disease
* Ecology
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Aarde en MilieuCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyColloquiumComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentIndividual assignmentInternshipLab work
About Wageningen University & Research
Wageningen University is the world #1 ranked university in agriculture and forestry for 7 consecutive years. Founded in 1876, it specializes in life sciences with focus on food, agriculture, and environment. Known as the most sustainable university in Netherlands and located in the "Food Valley" region.
Living in Wageningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€420/mo
Monthly total
€700–€1,200
Cost of living
Low
Population
39k
Academic, international, and green. Wageningen is essentially a university town where academic life and city life merge. The atmosphere is intellectually stimulating with a strong focus on sustainability and global food challenges.
View city guide →Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Cell Biology and Molecular Interactions ↗Specialisation
You will study processes at a molecular and cellular level using modern, state of the art research techniques. This will help you understand complex biological processes and phenom…
Development and Adaptation ↗Specialisation
You will learn to use biomechanics, behavioural observations, genetic principles, biochemical analysis, molecular and physiological techniques. This will help you understand how in…
Health and Disease ↗Specialisation
You will focus on the prevention of health problems and the functioning of healthy organisms. Therefore, you will learn about molecular, immunological, virological, physiological a…
Ecology ↗Specialisation
The main theme in the Ecology specialisation is the conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem functioning in changing terrestrial and marine environments. Field research, molecula…
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Below average job-market outlookfield: biologie
Median starting salary (field)€3,127/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job7
Working in their own field72%
Permanent contract33%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs22%
Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.19%
Milieudeskundigen14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten5%
Onderwijsgevenden in het secundair onderwijs4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree66%
Women among first-years48%
International students14%
Say workload is “just right”75%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 112 respondents
Content & set-up4.1
Teachers4.1
Atmosphere4.4
Involvement & contact4.1
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.9
Facilities4.2
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.2
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 92
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: 176
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: 180
- TOEIC: 310
Scholarships
DUO Tuition and Course Grant—
Internships
?No data yet
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