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    Biological Sciences

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    Amsterdam, NLMScIn-person2 years
    €52,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    140
    Cohort
    students
    120
    Credits
    €100.00
    App fee

    Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Amsterdam, NL. Tuition is €52,000.

    About the program

    The program investigates biodiversity, functioning and interactions of organisms with each other and the environment, and consequences of anthropogenic changes such as climate change and eutrophication. It offers five tracks: Ecology and Evolution, Freshwater & Marine Biology, Green Life Sciences, Evolution of Behaviour and Mind, and General Biology.

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Apr 30, 2026
    Sept 2027
    Jan 31, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Overall score 100 - Speaking: minimum 25 - Writing: minimum 24 - Reading: minimum 24 - Listening: minimum 22
    IELTS
    required
    Min a minimum overall score of 7.0/9.0 and all individual subscores at least 6.5/9.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    1 year Orientation Year visa (zoekjaar) (Netherlands)

    €14,400.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam is €52,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam online or in-person?
    Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam is offered in-person.
    How long does Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam take to complete?
    Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What GPA is required for Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 (second class upper/division one degree)
    How large is the Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam cohort?
    Biological Sciences at University of Amsterdam typically enrolls around 140 students per cohort.