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The master programme Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased and circular economy. This master zooms in on four main aspects to come to a sustainable transition: economic, technical, social and environmental aspects. The programme is interdisciplinary. It includes both biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition processes.
'Masters of circularity game'
Do you have what it takes? Learn about this master's programme and discover the different specialisations by playing the game. Who will be the winner? Play the game
Study programme of Master's Biobased Sciences
The MSc Biobased Sciences is a two-year programme. In the first year you will start with two foundation courses: Principles of Biobased Economy and Circular Economy. These courses focus on important aspects when designing a biobased and/or circular economy. During this year you will also follow the course Academic Consultancy Training. You can choose the other courses in the first year yourself, partly within the specialisation of your choice.
The second year of the master will consist of a master thesis at one of the thesis groups that fits your specialisation and an internship. More information can be found on the Biobased Sciences programme page.
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The master programme Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased and circular economy. This master zooms in on four main aspects to come to a sustainable transition: economic, technical, social and environmental aspects. The programme is interdisciplinary. It includes both biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition processes.
'Masters of circularity game'
Do you have what it takes? Learn about this master's programme and discover the different specialisations by playing the game. Who will be the winner? Play the game
Study programme of Master's Biobased Sciences
The MSc Biobased Sciences is a two-year programme. In the first year you will start with two foundation courses: Principles of Biobased Economy and Circular Economy. These courses focus on important aspects when designing a biobased and/or circular economy. During this year you will also follow the course Academic Consultancy Training. You can choose the other courses in the first year yourself, partly within the specialisation of your choice.
The second year of the master will consist of a master thesis at one of the thesis groups that fits your specialisation and an internship. More information can be found on the Biobased Sciences programme page.
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
Wageningen University & Research offers 6 English-taught bachelor's programmes in the domain of healthy food and living environment. You can be admitted to one of our bachelor's programmes if you have the right pre-education and meet the language requirements. Below you can find the general admission requirements. You can find the details about the requirements on the website .
General admission requirements
Be in possession of a secondary school leaving certificate ( a Dutch ‘vwo-diploma’ ) or an equivalent to the Dutch pre-university diploma , and;
Have studied certain subjects (at the required level) relevant to the programme you are applying for, and;
Meet the English language requirements .
For Dutch taught programmes you also have to meet the Dutch language requirements .
At Wageningen University & Research you can choose one of the 30 English-taught master's programmes in the domain of healthy food and living environment. You can apply online for a master's programme and will be admitted if you have the right pre-education. Below you find a list of the general admission requirements. Visit the website for all the details about the application process.
General admission requirements
A bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a field of science relevant to your selected programme.
Sufficient quality of the bachelor's degree as shown by an average unweighted mark of at least 7 (Dutch system), a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least B/B+ (US system) or a classification as 2nd upper (UK system). If there is no GPA stated on your transcript an unweighted grade point average will be calculated.
MSc Biobased Sciences
Wageningen Campus, Droevendaalsesteeg 2, Wageningen, NL, Wageningen, Netherlands
# 34QS Subject Rankings
24 monthsProgram duration
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Biological SciencesMain Subject Area
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The master programme Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased and circular economy. This master zooms in on four main aspects to come to a sustainable transition: economic, technical, social and environmental aspects. The programme is interdisciplinary. It includes both biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition processes.
'Masters of circularity game'
Do you have what it takes? Learn about this master's programme and discover the different specialisations by playing the game. Who will be the winner? Play the game
Study programme of Master's Biobased Sciences
The MSc Biobased Sciences is a two-year programme. In the first year you will start with two foundation courses: Principles of Biobased Economy and Circular Economy. These courses focus on important aspects when designing a biobased and/or circular economy. During this year you will also follow the course Academic Consultancy Training. You can choose the other courses in the first year yourself, partly within the specialisation of your choice.
The second year of the master will consist of a master thesis at one of the thesis groups that fits your specialisation and an internship. More information can be found on the Biobased Sciences programme page.
Program overview
Main Subject
Biological Sciences
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The master programme Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased and circular economy. This master zooms in on four main aspects to come to a sustainable transition: economic, technical, social and environmental aspects. The programme is interdisciplinary. It includes both biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition processes.
'Masters of circularity game'
Do you have what it takes? Learn about this master's programme and discover the different specialisations by playing the game. Who will be the winner? Play the game
Study programme of Master's Biobased Sciences
The MSc Biobased Sciences is a two-year programme. In the first year you will start with two foundation courses: Principles of Biobased Economy and Circular Economy. These courses focus on important aspects when designing a biobased and/or circular economy. During this year you will also follow the course Academic Consultancy Training. You can choose the other courses in the first year yourself, partly within the specialisation of your choice.
The second year of the master will consist of a master thesis at one of the thesis groups that fits your specialisation and an internship. More information can be found on the Biobased Sciences programme page.
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Tuition fee and scholarships
Scholarships
One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.
In this guide you will find:
Where to look for scholarship opportunities
How to apply to scholarships relevant to you
A list of available scholarships around the world
A scholarship application checklist
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Wageningen University & Research offers 6 English-taught bachelor's programmes in the domain of healthy food and living environment. You can be admitted to one of our bachelor's programmes if you have the right pre-education and meet the language requirements. Below you can find the general admission requirements. You can find the details about the requirements on the website .
General admission requirements
Life Sciences and Medicine (3)
BSc Animal Sciences
Natural Sciences (3)
BSc Environmental Sciences
BSc Food Technology
BSc International Land and Water Management
BSc Soil, Water, Atmosphere
Social Sciences and Management (3)
BSc Tourism
At Wageningen University & Research you can choose one of the 30 English-taught master's programmes in the domain of healthy food and living environment. You can apply online for a master's programme and will be admitted if you have the right pre-education. Below you find a list of the general admission requirements. Visit the website for all the details about the application process.
General admission requirements
Arts and Humanities (6)
MSc Geo-information Science
MSc Geographical Information Management and Applications
MSc Landscape Architecture and Planning
MSc Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering
MSc Urban Environmental Management
Business and Management (6)
MSc Management, Economics and Consumer Studies
Engineering and Technology (6)
MSc Bioinformatics
Life Sciences and Medicine (6)
MSc Agroecology (European)
MSc Animal Sciences
MSc Biobased Sciences
MSc Biology
MSc Biosystems Engineering
MSc Biotechnology
MSc Communication, Health and Life Sciences
MSc Food Quality Management
MSc Food Safety
MSc Food Technology
MSc Forest and Nature Conservation
MSc Molecular Life Sciences
MSc Nutrition and Health
MSc Organic Agriculture
MSc Plant Biotechnology
MSc Plant Sciences
MSc Water Technology
Online MSC Food Technology
Online MSc Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health
Online MSc Plant Breeding
Natural Sciences (6)
MSc Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management
MSc Climate Studies
MSc Earth and Environment
MSc Environmental Sciences
MSc Health Management in Aquaculture (Double degree)
MSc International Land and Water Management
Social Sciences and Management (6)
MSc Development and Rural Innovation
MSc International Development Studies
MSc Statistical Science for the Life and Behavioural Sciences
MSc Tourism, Society and Environment