- Students will study ecology from a plant, animal, fungal, bacterial, and systems perspective. Students will also explore ecological and evolutionary processes at a molecular level and on a regional and global scale. In addition, students will carry out field observations and experiments to identify evolutionary and/or ecosystem patterns and functions.
- The Master takes two years and is taught in English. In the first year, students will study ecology and evolution, as well as undertake their first internship. In the second year students will choose one of the following specializations:
- Ecology & Evolution
- International Master Biodiversity, Ecology & Evolution (IMABEE)
- Science Communication
- Science in Society
- Science Education
- This program enables students to understand and explain why the natural world looks the way it does. Students will also develop the tools to solve problems caused by pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change, etc.
- Students will study how organisms interact, how species evolve –and why they become extinct. By using a combination of modern molecular techniques, computer modeling, and experiments in the lab and in the field, students will gain an understanding of how ecosystems operate at all levels of biological organization.
Master of Science [M.S] (Ecology)
STEM Course
2 years
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
€15,790/Yr
€15,790 /Yr
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Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
---|---|
Tuition Fees | €15790 (EUR 15790) |
Previous Year Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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2021 | €17440 (EUR 17440) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited research university including at least three full years of academic study amounting to a minimum of 180 ECTS or equivalent. VU Amsterdam does not require a GRE or GMAT test score.
- A Bachelor's degree obtained at an applied university or higher vocational education (HBO in Dutch) in most cases does not grant direct access to the program (only exceptionally high ranking students stand a chance of admission).
- Specific requirements for the Ecology Master’s program:
- Knowledge and understanding of Genetics, Evolutionary biology, Ecology, Physiology, basic statistical, and basic biological knowledge in the fields of Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- The ability to collect data and manage data along with the ability to clearly define a biological question and to analyze research on main lines.
- proficiency in methods and techniques
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
- Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
- Please note that students who need a study visa must submit their English test results before 1 June.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Course Guides
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student€ 5,419/Yr$5,419 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Holland Scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Bhajan Lal Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarship | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
VU Fellowship Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based |
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