The Department of Biology coordinates the teaching of the Bachelor’s programme in Biology and also several Master’s programmes that are offered through the Graduate Schools of Life Sciences and of Natural Sciences.
The Department also houses a large number of research chairs. Research in the Department falls under aegis of the Institute of Environmental Biology (IEB) and the Institute for Biodynamics and Biocomplexity (IBB).
Contact
Bureau of departmental administration
boardofbiology@uu.nl
+31 (0)30 253 2632
H.R. Kruytbuilding, room O.106
Padualaan 8
3584 CH Utrecht
Research
Institute of Environmental BiologyThe Institute of Environmental Biology (IEB) is an international centre of excellence on functional plant studies in relation to biodiversity and global change.
Institute for Biodynamics and BiocomplexityResearch at the Institute for Biodynamics and Biocomplexity spans a wide range of topics. We study 3 themes: Theoretical Biology and Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Biophysics and Developmental Biology.
Education
Bachelor's BiologyUtrecht offers the broadest Biology programme in the Netherlands. As a result, Biology students can choose from many different courses.
Track Molecular Life SciencesThe Bachelor's track MLS combines Chemistry, Biology and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Master's Bio Inspired InnovationThe Master’s programme Bio Inspired Innovation (BII) offers a unique blend of knowledge and skill training that will support the development of circular business-models and bio inspired research & innovations.
Master's Environmental BiologyThe goal of this programme is to make you understand how plants, animals, microbes and algae function and adapt to changing environments.
Master's Molecular and Cellular Life SciencesThe Master's in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences (MCLS) is research oriented and takes a multidisciplinary approach to the study of molecules, cells, and organisms.
Master's Science and Business ManagementThe Master’s programme Science and Business Management (SBM) aims to provide society with professionals who can understand and connect the world of science and business.
