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Our students work on a large range of topics, for example the tracking of Cas proteins to quantify the functioning of CRISPR-Cas in vivo, production of self-healing materials by smart design of polymers, and development of cell specific delivery mechanisms inspired by virus-like particles.

The possibilities of this master’s programme are endless, so which fields are you going to explore?

Why this programme?

Cutting-edge research in topics ranging from bio-nanotechnology to the role of SOSEKI proteins in the cell polarity of plants.

Research is an important part of the programme.

Building bridges between biology, chemistry and physics.

Future career - Molecular Life Sciences

Most of the students at the Molecular Life Sciences programme at Wageningen University and Research find a job in the first few months after graduating. The majority, about 70 percent, starts their career by doing a PhD on subjects such as microbiology, physical chemistry, cell biology, organic chemistry, biotechnology, etc. Other jobs could be researcher in the industry, consultant, entrepreneur or teacher. The broad programme prepares students for many career paths, partially in the form of dedicated courses.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

From Molecule to Designer Material

Frontiers In Molecular Life Sciences

General Medicine

Applied Molecular Microbiology

Molecular Development

Bioinformation Technology

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Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Wageningen, Netherlands

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 25 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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92

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62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The admission requirements for the master's programme Molecular Life Sciences are defined in such a way that prospective students should be able to complete the programme nominally in two years.

The criterion used for admission is

a WUR BSc degree in Molecular Life Sciences or Biotechnology, or a Dutch BSc in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent.

The norm for this equivalence is≥70 ECTS in total in the following topics and including one advanced course per topic:

Chemistry (physical chemistry, biochemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry)

Biology (cell biology, genetics, microbiology, molecular biology, enzymology)

Physics (thermodynamics, colloid science, biophysics, molecular structures, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21200 EUR / year

≈ 21200 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2601 EUR / year

≈ 2601 EUR / year

Living costs

Wageningen

Netherlands

700 - 800 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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