Biological Sciences
| Type of master | Master |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | Two years |
| Title | Master of Science (MSc) |
| Other specifications | Entry also possible in February |
Biological Sciences (MSc)
Introduction
The Master's programme in Biological Sciences is a two-year programme for students with a Dutch Bachelor of Science degree or its equivalent in Biology. Some of the tracks of this Master's programme may also be of interest to students of biomedical sciences, life sciences, physical geography, earth sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, physics, mathematics and even econometrics.
Studying Biological Sciences at the University of Amsterdam
The Master's programme in Biological Sciences is closely linked to the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED) and the Swammerdam Institute for Life Sciences (SILS), both founded in 2000.
The Master's programme in Biological Sciences consists of four tracks:
Accreditation and degree
The Master's programme in Biological Sciences has been legally accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in Biological Sciences and the title of Master of Science (MSc).
More information on accreditation and degrees is available via the links below.