Overview

Is General Biology at the UvA the study for you?

It is, if you:

have a solid background in biology;

plan to work in areas where a broad knowledge of biology will be useful;

want to learn to address issues of global interest;

are looking specifically for much freedom to compile your own programme;

want the advantages of a small-scale programme, where students and staff all know each other.

What does General Biology at the UvA have to offer me?

The Biological Sciences - General Biology programme of the University of Amsterdam allows you to create your own specific study path within the field of biology. You are free to select your courses from the other tracks in the Biological Sciences Master's programme, related programmes at the University of Amsterdam or even other universities, provided the focus of your study is on Biology.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Project Biological Sciences

Literature Review

Biology

Animal Sciences

Botany
Genetics

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-04-30 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

92

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Disciplines

Biology Natural Sciences Ecology View 15 other Masters in Ecology in Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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92

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be eligible for the track General Biology of the Master's programme Biological Sciences, you must hold a Bachelor's degree in Biology or its equivalent

You have an overall grade point average (GPA) equivalent to at least: 3.0 (American system), 2.1 (a second class upper/division one degree in the British system), C (ECTS-system)

English language proficiency

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

26000 EUR / year

≈ 26000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Amsterdam

Netherlands

1000 - 1500 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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Overview

What does General Biology at the UvA have to offer me?

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

EU/EEA Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Amsterdam

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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