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Biological Sciences: Green Life Sciences – (M.Sc.)
University of Amsterdam
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: May (non-EEA: February). Start in 1 February: December (non-EEA: October). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Amsterdam / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Reasons for studying plant life are abundant; for example to improve and secure the food supply. This MSc programme enables students to develop an integrated view of the functioning of plants.
Imagine an outbreak of an unknown plague in southern Spain that threatens the harvest of all the tomato crops. This could have far-reaching effects and is a typical problem a green life scientist might face. What can be done about these disasters? With leaf samples and the latest technological tools, the first goal would be to identify the culprit. The question then becomes: can breeding be steered in such a way as to develop resistant plants for future harvests? Reasons for studying plant life are abundant. One of the main reasons is to improve and secure the food supply for an increasing world population, as described in the scenario above. Other purposes for this kind of research could be identifying new sources of bioactive compounds and medicines, or to obtain bio-renewable resources for fibers and plastics. The Green Life Sciences study programme gives you the opportunity to combine training in the theoretical and practical aspects of chemical ecology, ecogenomics, biotechnology, plant breeding, phytopathology, cell biology, biochemistry and population biology. This enables students to develop an integrated view of the functioning of plants.
Contents
Practical training forms the core (80%) of the Green Life Sciences programme. You are required to complete two separate research projects, either at the UvA, VU University Amsterdam or one of their national or international partner labs.
You will follow introductory courses on biomolecular, ecological, genetic and physiological topics, allowing you to become familiar with key issues in plant biology. Students present the results of their research and a literature study to all scientists participating in this programme.
Degree requirements
A Master of Science in Biological Sciences is awarded upon successful completion of all the core courses in the curriculum and a written Master's thesis based on an independent research project. This translates into a total of 120 ECTS credits.
Professional specialization within the Master’s programme
In general, Master’s students are trained to become independent researchers. But you can also choose to complete your Master’s programme with a professional specialization, that focuses on other skills than doing research. In that case you will follow the programme of your chosen scientific discipline during the first year of your Master’s, and the programme of the specialization during the second year.
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Requirements
Grade average: Applicants are expected to have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalant to at least: 1) 3.0 (American system) 2) 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system) 3) C (ECTS-system)
Previous education
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 235
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 235 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
The University of Amsterdam:
The University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast
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