Biology
Would you like to specialise in organismal stress adaptation? Or in ecosystem dynamics, so that you can contribute to species protection and nature recovery? You could also dive into environmental modelling or walk the line between biological and medical (micro)biology. Choose a specialisation to define your field of interest within Biology.
Specialisations
Adaptive Organisms. In this challenging, research-oriented specialisation, you will become an expert in the fundamental processes involved in stress adaptation of individual organisms, for example plants, micro-organisms and animals.
Conservation and Restoration Ecology. Focus on the relationships between different communities within an ecosystem. Find out how they respond to environmental stress and unravel ecosystem dynamics. Use these insights to contribute to nature conservation and restoration.
Environment & Sustainability. Become an environmental expert and analyse the human impact on nature. You will learn to unravel the effects of stressors - like carbon dioxide emission or toxic pesticides - and connect scientific findings to societal implications or policies.
Microbiology. Focus on the functioning of microorganisms and their potential to improve our health and the environment. This includes applications such as energy-efficient waste management or new vaccines. You will gain extensive experience in microbial research.
Science, Management and Innovation. In Science, Management and Innovation (SMI) you will gain expertise in societal challenges, work on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and learn the ability to speak the language of policy and business.
Science in Society. Are you concerned about what is going on in the world? Do you have an interest in people, policies, science and society? In this specialisation, you study the relevance of science in society using theoretical principles and practical examples.
Why study Biology at Radboud University?
Together, the specialisations within the Master’s in Biology cover the whole range from molecule to organism and ecosystem, which means you have ample choice to define your exact study path.
You’ll have the option to perform a half-year internship abroad and thus get an extensive experience in scientific methods in an international setting.
The courses and internships take place in a stimulating, personal setting.
This programme has close ties with the Institute for Water and Wetlands Research (IWWR), a leading institute in wetland ecosystem and stress biology research.
Radboud University has close relationships with water authorities, counties and other related organisations, such as Natuurplaza.
Radboud University opened a new greenhouse complex in 2015 and offers students the possibility to work with advanced research equipment and techniques, like electron microscopy, mass spectrometry and next-generation sequencing.
Our students rate this Master’s programme 8 out of 10 according to the National Student Survey 2017.
Na studia magisterskie mogą kandydować wszyscy, którzy ukończyli studia licencjackie lub inżynierskie (studia I stopnia), studia magisterskie lub studiują na ostatnim roku studiów I-stopnia. Studia, które planujesz powinny mieć zbliżony profil do tych obecnych lub ukończonych, ponieważ w procesie rekrutacji kluczowa jest ich zgodność programowa.
- Wykaz punktów ECTS – osoby, które są jeszcze w trakcie studiów, muszą załączyć wypis punktów ECTS, w którym będzie wykazane, jakie przedmioty były realizowane na studiach oraz ile punktów za nie otrzymano.
- Dyplom ukończenia studiów licencjackich lub inżynierskich – jeśli jesteś absolwentem wyższej uczelni, nie potrzebujesz wypisu, wystarczy załączyć dyplom ukończenia studiów wraz z suplementem (w języku angielskim lub oryginał z tłumaczeniem)
- Uwaga! Każdy kierunek magisterski może mieć inne wymagania i wymagać specyficznych dodatkowych dokumentów. Przed aplikacją sprawdź na stronie uczelni, jakich dokumentów potrzebujesz!
Spełnienie wymagań w zakresie języka angielskiego można udokumentować w następujący sposób:
- IELTS – 6.5
- TOEFL - 90
A Bachelor degree in Biology or related area.
After graduation, our students quickly take up positions as researchers in universities, research institutes, government departments, companies or in industry. And – often after obtaining their PhD degree – they also apply their academic background to societal issues, for example as a communications or policy officer.
The career prospects for the Master’s programme in Biology differ slightly, depending on which Master’s specialisation you choose. Below you can find the career prospects of each specialisation:
