Master
Communication, Health and Life Sciences
★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students passionate about bridging science, policy and society around health, food and sustainability challenges. Weigh the strong interdisciplinary research focus and internship against limited emphasis on technical life sciences
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 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
↗164
DUO ↓47% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
↗15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
↗Bachelor
3 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
↗4.2/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
↗95%
field est. ↗
Median salary
↗€2,950
/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: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
In the master's Communication, Health and Life Sciences in Wageningen you will study complex social challenges around health or life sciences from various perspectives. These life sciences can be for example climate, nature, evironment, water, sustainability, biotechnology and food production. You will learn what the role of communication is in addressing these social challenges. Before you start with the master, you can choose the specialisation Communication and Innovation about the role of communication in several fields of the life sciences. Or you can choose the specialisation Health and Society if the social and behavioral aspects of health and health promotion interests you more.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: Taal en CommunicatieCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
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.
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Tracks from HOVI
Communication in Innovation ↗Specialisation
The master specialisation Communication and Innovation studies the role of communication in social change with several fields of the life sciences.
Health and Society ↗Specialisation
If you are interested in solving societally relevant, complex health issues, then Wageningen is the place to be!
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: communicatiewetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€2,950/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating95%
Months to a substantial job14
Working in their own field61%
Permanent contract38%
Satisfied with their job3.7/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing27%
Specialisten op het gebied van public relations13%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten7%
Specialisten op het gebied van personeelszaken en loopbaanontwikkeling5%
Leidinggevende functies op het gebied van verkoop en marketing4%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree72%
Women among first-years79%
Say workload is “just right”73%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.2/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 22 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact4
Study guidance4.1
Testing & assessment3.8
Facilities3.7
Career preparation3.4
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.1
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 First Certificate in English: 92
Internships
?No data yet
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