Study programme
Environmental Biology is a two-year Master’s programme (120 EC). EC stands for European Credits, where 1 EC equals 28 hours of work.
The curriculum consists of the following six components (with specified credits), covering both practical research training and advanced theoretical education.
Courses
The course list of this programme consists of compulsory courses (dependent on your track choice) and elective courses.View the course list to get a good impression of the options (rather than an exhaustive or definite overview).
Educational methods
Educational methods include, but are not limited to:
- Internships
- Lectures
- Seminars
Examinations
Examinations include, but are not limited to:
- Research report
- Presentations
- Assignments
Extra opportunities
Utrecht University offers several honours programmes for students looking for an extra challenge. Honours education is followed on top of your regular Master’s programme and goes beyond the regular curriculum. Honours programmes are available at both faculty and interdisciplinary level and allow you to go deeper into subjects or work on projects that transcend your own discipline.