Application & admission
Purpose and reason for the admission requirements
The admission requirements for the Master's in Biotechnology are defined in such a way that the students should be able to successfully complete the programme nominally in two years. Besides a pre-education in Biotechnology, this is possible for students with a solid basis in chemical engineering and for students with applied gene technology skills.
The criterion used for admission is
a WUR BSc degree in Biotechnology or Molecular Life Sciences, or equivalent.
The norm for this equivalence is
an assessment of the student’s expertise in one or more of the following topics:
Not all topics mentioned need to be mastered at the same level; they will be weighed by the Admission Board per individual application.
Method of assessment whether this norm is met
Scores attributed by the Admission Board
Admitted / not admitted / admitted under condition of obtaining the BSc or MSc degree / not admitted with offer of pre-master's.
Pre-master's
The Admission Board may allow and/or suggest compensation of knowledge gaps by:
*Check the Application & Admission page for master's for the International credentials evaluation guide for international equivalencies to a Dutch GPA>7.0. This guide includes compensating factors for a slightly lower GPA the Admission Board may include in their judgement.
Contact us through the contact button above to discuss the possibilities of a pre-master's or how to mitigate knowledge gaps if you are still in the process of obtaining your degree.
The Master's in Biotechnology offers you the opportunity to specialise in one of the 5 fields below. You will take one year of courses, some compulsory, and others optional. In the second year, you will perform two research projects: a major thesis at Wageningen University and an internship inside or outside Wageningen. Knowledge and skills from any of the specialisations can be applied in food biotechnology, medicine, and vaccine development as well as in environmental and biobased technology. For a more detailed information, check the programme structure in the Study Handbook of MSc Biotechnology . Courses are taught by lecturers who are actively involved in research groups, contributing to the development of scientific content and ensuring the programme’s academic standards remain high. Teaching is offered in multiple formats, such as lectures, group-based tutorials with assignments, hands-on practicals, case-based group work (problem-based learning), and field excursions. Wageningen University & Research offers you personalised guidance from dedicated study advisers, who helps you plan your programme and make informed choices along the way. All study advisers of this master also teach in courses offered for this programme. In addtition you will get one-on-one thesis supervision and mentoring opportunities. The universities learning environment is known for being collaborative and encouraging, helping you to grow both academically and personally.
During the Master’s in Biotechnology, you will explore how living organisms and their components are used to create innovative products and processes. The programme combines cutting-edge science with practical applications in industry and research.
The Master's in Biotechnology offers you the opportunity to specialise in one of the 5 fields below. You will take one year of courses, some compulsory, and others optional. In the second year, you will perform two research projects: a major thesis at Wageningen University and an internship inside or outside Wageningen. Knowledge and skills from any of the specialisations can be applied in food biotechnology, medicine, and vaccine development as well as in environmental and biobased technology.
For a more detailed information, check the programme structure in the Study Handbook of MSc Biotechnology .
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 8 位 | 苏黎世联邦理工学院ETH Zurich | 2年 | 1460瑞士法郎/年 |
| 第 10 位 | 新加坡国立大学National University of Singapore | 1年 | 52320新币/年 |
| 第 20 位 | 约翰霍普金斯大学Johns Hopkins University | 一年 | 50,080美元 |
| 第 33 位 | 香港科技大学The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology | 1年 | 168000港币/年 |
| 第 35 位 | 爱丁堡大学The University of Edinburgh | 1年 | 47680英镑/年 |
| 第 45 位 | 西北大学Northwestern University | 15个月 | 86,495美元 |
| 第 56 位 | 马来亚大学Universiti Malaya | 1年 | 29800马币/年 |
| 第 58 位 | 纽约大学New York University | 30学分 | 63,060美元 |