Ecology and Evolution
Amsterdam, Netherlands
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
Ecology and Evolution
If this is an area that interests you, and you want to make a contribution to science and sustainability, a Master's programme in Ecology and Evolution at VU Amsterdam is for you. You'll study ecology from a plant, animal, fungal, bacterial and systems perspective. You'll also explore ecological and evolutionary processes at a molecular level and on a regional and global scale. In addition, you'll carry out field observations and experiments to identify evolutionary and/or ecosystem patterns and functions.
This programme enables you to understand and explain why the natural world looks the way it does. You'll also develop the tools to solve problems caused by pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change etc.
You'll study how organisms interact, how species evolve –and why they become extinct. By using a combination of modern molecular techniques, computer modelling and experiments in the lab and in the field, you'll gain an understanding of how ecoystems operate at all levels of biological organisation.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
With our own scholarship, the VU Fellowship Programme (VUFP), we offer highly motivated students with excellent study results the unique opportunity to pursue a Master’s degree with financial support provided by the university. The VUFP scholarship is a tuition fee waiver. The Holland Scholarship Programme (HSP) is meant for students from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) who want to follow a Master’s programme in the Netherlands. VU Amsterdam embraces diversity as an enrichment to our teaching, research and our contribution to society. This scholarship is specifically intended for excellent students who contribute to the diversity at our campus. As an international student planning to study at VU Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries.
Curriculum
1st year
- Current Trends in Ecology & Evolution UvA
- Employability, Skills and Career
- Masterclasses in Ecology and Evolution
- Research Project Ecology and Evolution I
- Current Trends in Ecology & Evolution
- Ecological Data Analysis
- Scientific Writing in English
2nd year
- Science Communication
- Science in Society
- Science Education
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Discover a versatile field during the Master's programme Ecology and Evolution
Since this Master's programme has a strong research bias, it gives you the skills, knowledge and insight you need to work independently, either to carry out professional research in a PhD programme or embark on one of the many career paths outside academia.
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.