Overview

The Master’s in Biology at Radboud University offers a flexible, research-driven programme that allows students to explore the biological sciences from multiple perspectives — from molecular and cellular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics and biodiversity. Through a choice of specialised tracks, students gain in-depth expertise while engaging directly with cutting-edge research and real-world challenges such as environmental change, species conservation, health, and sustainable innovation. The programme emphasises hands-on laboratory and field experience, critical thinking, and interdisciplinary collaboration, preparing graduates for careers in research, industry, conservation, education, or policy.

Thinking of getting a teaching qualification?

Are you interested in obtaining your first-degree teaching qualification in biology, while also broadening and deepening your subject knowledge? The (Dutch-only) Two-year Educational Master's in Biology at Radboud University combines biology subjects, didactics and internships, which trains you to become a teacher for secondary or higher education.

Pre-Master's

Students who'd like to study Master's in Biology but who lack a (small) part of the admissions criteria might be eligible for a (customised) pre-Master’s in English. The pre-Master's programme consists of specific courses from our Bachelor's programme in Biology and depends on the specialisation that you intend to choose in the Master’s programme. The content and duration of these pre-Master’s are determined and constructed on an individual basis.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by the NVAO (the Dutch-Flemish accreditation organisation).

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Programme Structure

Specialisations

Conservation and Restoration Ecology

Adaptive Organisms

Environment & Sustainability

Science in Society

Science, Management and Innovation

Microbiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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EU/EEA: 1st May (with housing support) to 1st July
Non-EU/EEA: 1st April (with housing support)
31 January for non-EU/EEA students applying for a scholarship

Language

English

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90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nijmegen, Netherlands

Disciplines

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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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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed Bachelor’s degree (BSc or equivalent) from a research-university (or equivalent) in Biology or a closely related science field.
The prior degree must be in the same area of study as the Master’s programme you are applying for (or provide sufficient background in the discipline).
Sufficient proficiency in English (for English-taught programmes), via diploma or standard test (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, PTE Academic and LanguageCert).
For some specialisations: proof of specific subject-areas in the prior Bachelor’s (for example genetics, ecology, molecular biology etc.), personal statement, letter of reference and overview of education/experience may be required.
In cases where the previous education does not fully meet all criteria, applicants may be required to complete a customised Pre-Master’s programme to bridge deficiencies before admission to the Master’s.

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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

19714 EUR / year

≈ 19714 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

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EU/EEA Nationals

2695 EUR / year

≈ 2695 EUR / year

Additional Details

Statutory tuition fee €2,695.00 per year

Institutional tuition fee EU/EEA €14,709.00 per year

Institutional tuition fee non-EU/EEA €19,714.00 per year

Living costs

Nijmegen

Netherlands

800 - 1000 EUR / month

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

Funding

Radboud Scholarship Programme: The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers talented, highly motivated, non-EU/EEA students with outstanding study results the opportunity to be awarded a partial scholarship for an English-taught Master’s programme.
NL Scholarship: The NL Scholarship (formerly known as Holland Scholarship) is a partial scholarship for non-EU/EEA students who want to do their Master’s in the Netherlands.
Fulbright-Radboud Scholarships: The Fulbright Commission, sponsored by Radboud University, is offering scholarships for talented American students to study at Radboud University.

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