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Best for students seeking rigorous interdisciplinary training in molecular biology, biotechnology and life sciences with strong research focus at a top-ranked specialized university; weigh the intensive quantitative approach and Wageningen
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+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2019
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
232
DUO ↓17% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
15:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
3 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.4/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
93%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,226
/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: 24 Jun 2026
About this program
From the discovery of new energy sources to the design of enzymes to produce new medicines, most cutting-edge research requires knowledge of molecular processes. The two year MSc Molecular Life Sciences study programme focuses on the molecular aspects within the fields of nutrition, health, nature and the living environment. This MSc programme consists of four specialisations that are based upon a unique combination of three main disciplines: biology, chemistry and physics. Research is an important part of the programme and there is a wide variety of research subjects to choose from in order to carry out your thesis and internship during your second year. The combination of chemistry, physics and biology is especially appealing to many employers.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English120 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: Agriculture & EnvironmentSector: GezondheidCode 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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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
The focus of Biological Chemistry is on the (bio)chemical properties of molecules in living systems. It combines principles of physical and organic chemistry, biochemistry, molecul
The focus of Physical Chemistry is on the chemical and physical properties of molecules and molecular assemblies, together with their behaviour in (bio)chemical processes,
Many recent breakthroughs in biomedical research are taking place where chemistry, biology and physics border each other: from identifying and studying the function of genes
Physical BiologySpecialisation
Many molecules form higher-structure complexes in biological systems. The specialisation Physical Biology provides students with detailed knowledge on the biogenesis, properties
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: biomedische wetenschappen
Median starting salary (field)€3,226/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating93%
Months to a substantial job5
Working in their own field80%
Permanent contract28%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs31%
Biologen, botanici, zoölogen e.d.14%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten7%
Medisch specialisten6%
Laboratoriumtechnici (geneeskunde en pathologie)4%
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%
Say workload is “just right”83%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.4/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 37 respondents
Content & set-up4.3
Teachers4.2
Atmosphere4.6
Involvement & contact4.2
Study guidance4.3
Testing & assessment4.2
Facilities4.5
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again4.5
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-04-15
Upcoming open days
Open day
26 Nov 2026
Open day
18 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL internet based: 79
Internships
?No data yet
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