Biological Sciences: Green Life Sciences (track)
The two-year track Green Life Sciences in the Biological Sciences Master's programme is a research-oriented programme that focuses on the interaction of plants with their abiotic and biotic environment. You will study fundamental and applied aspects of molecular biology, cell biology, chemical ecology, physiology, biotechnology, plant breeding, phytopathology and the plant microbiome. You will gain extensive practical and technical experience in personalised research projects. This enables you to develop an integrated view of the functioning of plants in their environment and acquire skills required for a variety of jobs in the green life sciences.
Language of instruction
English
Mode
Full-time
Location
🌹Combines fundamental and applied training to study plants
Feb10
Master's Week 10 -14 Feb
Nov15
Master's Week: 15-21 Nov
Here's why you want to study Green Life Sciences in Amsterdam
Learn through hands-on plant research
Take part in research at interface of molecular biology, cell biology, chemical ecology, physiology, biotechnology, plant breeding, phytopathology and the plant microbiome.
Collaborate with world-class experts
Learn from top scientists at UVA and other renowned laboratories worldwide through courses, masterclasses and your research projects.
Engage with industry professionals
Explore career opportunities and do your Master’s project in the thriving Dutch plant breeding and biotechnology industry.
Green Life Sciences will suit you, if you...
- Are keen to explore how plants cope with abiotic and biotic stress – for example drought, nutrient deficiency, insects and pathogens – problems that threaten global food security.
- Have a strong interest in molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology, including the role of (epigenetic) gene regulation and metabolism.
- Aspire to apply that knowledge to make plants and agriculture more resilient and less dependent on fertiliser and pesticides.
- Enjoy tackling scientific problems and discussing them with peers, teachers and other national and international top scientists.
- Want to delve into the underlying mechanisms and become an independent researcher.
Discover your programme
The Master's programme in Biological Sciences at the UvA offers 1 general track and specialisations in 4 tracks. Green Life Science is one of them. The other tracks are:
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Facts & Figures
- Degree programme
- MSc Biological Sciences
- Type
- Regular study programme
- Mode
- Full-time
- Credits
- 120 ECTS, 24 months
- Language of instruction
- English
- Starts in
- September
- RIO code
- 60707
- Location
- Science Park
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