Master Animal Sciencesaster Animal Sciences

The two-year MSc programme Animal Sciences is a continuation of a BSc in Animal Sciences
or an equivalent programme in the field of livestock, companion animals and wildlife. The
language of instruction is English. The focus is to deliver skilled professional animal scientists
who are well equipped to tackle problems related to sustainable livestock development as well as
to the management of livestock and companion animals. The animal-human interaction plays an
important role in this study programme. Themes like animal nutrition, animal health, animal
welfare, levels of management, genetic diversity and socio-economic factors are all widely
discussed.

Programme Animal Sciences

On the Programme of Animal Sciences page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed
information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the
programme and Compare Animal Sciences to other master programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Genetics and Biodiversity

Nutrition and Metabolism
Global and Sustainable Production
Adaptation, Health and Welfare
Molecule, Cell and Organ Functioning
Animal Ecology

Professional tracks
Next to your specialisation, you can also choose a Professional track. These tracks prepare you for a specific type of
career.

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International programmes
The master is a very internationally oriented programme. There are several possibilities to join International
exchange programmes.

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the programme.

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Master Aquaculture and Marine Resource

Management
Oceans, seas, estuaries and lakes are major providers of ecosystem goods and services such as
food, tourism and coastal protection. In many cases, exploitation levels have bypassed the
carrying capacity of these ecosystems leading to devastating effects on biodiversity and
ecosystem functioning.

To preserve marine biodiversity and its ecosystem functions innovative and sustainable solutions
are necessary. Therefore, young professionals are needed with a integrative approach of marine
ecosystem management.

Programme Aquaculture and Marine Resource
Management
On the Programme of Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management page you can find the general outline of the
programme and more detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also Compare
Aquaculture and Marine Resource Management to other master programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Aquaculture
Marine Resources and Ecology
Marine Governance

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Master Biobased Sciences

The MSc Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased
society. The programme includes multidisciplinary design of production chains including
biomass production, bioconversion, biorefinery and societal, logistic and economic transition
processes.

At this moment the specialisations are offered within the MSc Biosystems Engineering, MSc
Biotechnology and the MSc Plant Science. As from September 2018 the specialisations will be
included in the upcoming MSc Biobased Sciences. The MSc Biobased Sciences will start in
September 2018 on condition of approval by the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and
Sciences and accreditation by the Dutch Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO).

New MSc programme coming up in 2018

Programme
MSc Biobased Sciences is a two year programme. The start of the programme is planned in September 2018.
Courses can already be followed earlier within specialisations of the MSc Biosystems Engineering, MSc
Biotechnology and MSc Plant Sciences.

> Read more about the background of the programme

Specialisations
Biobased Transition
The specialisation focuses on knowledge of economic and logistic aspects to enable the transition from a
petrochemical to a biobased society. In 2017/2018 courses of this specialisation can already be followed within the
MSc Biosystems Engineering as specialisation Biobased Transition.
Biorefinery and Conversion
The specialisation focuses on the processing steps, starting from biomass refinery up to the production of chemicals,
biopolymers or renewable energy. Engineering is fully integrated with physical and organic chemistry, biochemistry
and biology and product quality- and process requirements from the interested party/customer. In 2017/2018 courses
of this specialisation can already be followed within the MSc Biotechnology as specialisation Environmental and
Biobased Technology.
Biomass Production and Carbon Capture
The specialisation focuses on the knowledge of plant physiology and development, genetics and breeding, and plant
biotechnology for biomass production. Biomass can be produced in the field, in greenhouses, in the sea as well as in
forests. In 2017/2018 courses of this specialisation can already be followed within the MSc Plant Sciences as
specialisation Biomass Production and Carbon Capture.
Future Career
Students are well trained to work in a multi- and interdisciplinary team in a biobased research and development
environment as scientist, process engineer or manager. Graduates will have careers in the agrifood business, water
companies, energy producers, logistics, governmental and non governmental organisations. They will work in an
innovative and emerging market.

Application and Admission

Contingent upon accreditation, the MSc programme Biobased Sciences will be launched in September 2018.

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Master Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is a new scientific discipline with roots in computer science, statistics and
molecular biology. It was developed to cope with the output of genome sequencing initiatives,
that result in an ever-increasing amount of data available about DNA (public databases currently
contain over 100 Gigabases of DNA), RNA and derived proteins. Bioinformaticians apply
information technology to store, retrieve and manipulate these data and employ statistical
methods capable of analysing large amounts of biological data to predict gene functions and to
demonstrate the relationship between genes and proteins.

Programme Bioinformatics
On the Programme of Bioinformatics page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed
information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the programme.

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Master Biology
Do you want to learn about the complexity of biological systems ranging from single molecules
to whole ecosystems? Or about subjects such as evolution, ecology, molecular evolution and
biodiversity? The two-year Master of Science Biology programme at Wageningen University &
Research offers you tailor-made programmes fitting your personal interests. This will allow you
to become a specialist in your chosen field. A choice out of nine specialisations will chart the
 course of your biology studies here. Biological issues are at the forefront of the technological
advance of modern society and play a central role in global concerns about how people and the
environment influence each other.

Programme Biology
On the Programme of Biology page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed
information about courses, theses and internships. You can also Compare Biology to other master programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Animal Adaptation and Behavioural Biology

Bio-interactions
Molecular Ecology
Conservation and Systems Ecology
Evolution and Biodiversity
Health and Disease
Marine Biology
Molecular Development and Gene Regulation
Plant Adaptation

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Master Biosystems Engineering

The Biosystems Engineering programme focuses on development of technology for the
production, processing and storage of food and agricultural non-food, management of the rural
area, renewable resources and agro-industrial production chains. In all cases it concerns
innovation and sustainable technology. The interaction between technology, plants, animals, the
environment and society plays a central role. Developments in society at large often involve the
development of new technology. The adoption of new technology and its integration within
existing processes therefore requires special attention. This is why the programme also offers a
course in technology assessment.

Programme Biosystems Engineering

 On the Programme of Biosystems Engineering page you can find the general outline of the programme and more
detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the
programme and Compare Biosystems Engineering Sciences to other master programmes.

Thesis tracks
Within the master programme you can choose from the following Thesis tracks to meet your personal interests.

Farm Technology
Systems and Control
Information Technology
Environmental Engineering
Agro-Logistics
Biobased Technology

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Master Biosystems Engineering

The Biosystems Engineering programme focuses on development of technology for the
production, processing and storage of food and agricultural non-food, management of the rural
area, renewable resources and agro-industrial production chains. In all cases it concerns
innovation and sustainable technology. The interaction between technology, plants, animals, the
environment and society plays a central role. Developments in society at large often involve the
development of new technology. The adoption of new technology and its integration within
existing processes therefore requires special attention. This is why the programme also offers a
course in technology assessment.

Programme Biosystems Engineering
On the Programme of Biosystems Engineering page you can find the general outline of the programme and more
detailed information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the
programme and Compare Biosystems Engineering Sciences to other master programmes.

Thesis tracks
Within the master programme you can choose from the following Thesis tracks to meet your personal interests.

Farm Technology
Systems and Control
Information Technology
Environmental Engineering
Agro-Logistics
Biobased Technology

Student experiences
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Master Climate Studies

The question is no longer if our climate will change, but how will it change and how will we
adapt to these changes? Adaption and mitigation to global warming, the greenhouse effect and
climate change all form the basis of the Master Climate Studies programme in Wageningen.
Students will gain a broad overview of climate change during this two-year programme. As
changes and challenges crystallise, the demand for scientists able to understand and investigate
them will rise. This master programme is specifically targeted at students who wish to focus on
the scientific insights into climate change and on the social and economic implications of climate
change in the broadest sense.

Programme Climate Studies

On the Programme of Climate Studies page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed
information about courses, theses and internships. You can also read more about the Background of the programme.

Thesis tracks
Within the master programme you can choose from the following Thesis tracks to meet your personal interests.

Meteorology
Air Quality and Atmospheric Chemistry
Hydrology and Quantitative Water Management
Crop and Weed Ecology
Plant Ecology and Nature Conservation
 Soil Chemistry and Chemical Soil Quality
Water Systems and Global Change
Soil Biology and Biological Soil Quality
Environmental Systems Analysis
Environmental Economics and Natural Resources
Environmental Policy

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Master Earth and Environment

Planet Earth is a complex, interactive and fascinating system, providing all the essentials needed
to sustain life and support living organisms, protected by a thin layer of atmosphere. Natural
processes and human needs often clash, leading to a wide range of environmental issues. Water
scarcity and quality, soil degradation, food supply, loss of biodiversity, vulnerability to severe
weather and climate change are just a few examples of key issues that need to be addressed
urgently. You can choose one out of four specialisations:

- Hydrology and Water Resources

- Meteorology and Air Quality
- Biology and Chemistry of Soil and Water
- Soil Geography and Earth Surface Dynamics.

Are you interested in working on solutions for these and other environmental issues? The Master
Earth & Environment in Wageningen was born from the necessity of helping the next
generations of scientists find solutions for the issues confronting the way we look after our
planet, now and in the future.

Programme Earth and Environment
On the Programme of Earth and Environment page you can find the general outline of the programme and more
detailed information about courses, theses and internships.

You can also read more about the Background of the programme and Compare Earth and Environment to other
master programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Hydrology and Water Resources

Meteorology and Air Quality
Biology and Chemistry of Soil and Water
Soil Geography and Earth Surface Dynamics

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Master Food Quality Management

The Food Quality Management Master of Science study programme offers an integrated
approach to the study and assessment of quality processes in the agrifood chain through an
exclusively developed techno-managerial approach. The whole supply chain is studied from the
primary sector to the final consumer. Food, flowers and cattle are also discussed. This two-year
MSc gives you the chance to analyse problems using both the social and life sciences. This
allows you a higher level of approach on the topics of food quality, quality management, quality
design, quality control, quality improvement, quality assurance, quality policy and business
strategy.

Programme Food Quality Management

On the Programme of Food Quality Management page you can find the general outline of the programme and more
detailed information about courses, theses and internships.

You can also read more about the Background of the programme and Compare Food Quality Management to other
master programmes.

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Master Food Safety

Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading centres in Food Science and
Technology in Europe and the world. The Food Safety programme of the university was the first
MSc in Food Safety worldwide. The programme is unique, with a highly integrated approach to
the field of food safety. Most other programmes in this field focus on the technological aspects
of food safety or focus on the interaction of food safety and food quality. The programme in
Wageningen focuses on the technical aspects, as well as on the legal aspects of food safety and
integrates these in Food Safety Management.

Programme Food Safety

On the Programme Food Safety page you can find the general outline of the programme and more detailed
information about courses, theses and internships. You can also Compare Food Safety to other master programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.
 Applied Food Safety
Food Safety Law
Supply Chain Safety

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Master Nutrition and Health

Are you interested in nutrition and health? Then this is the right place for you. Learn more about
the MSc Nutrition and Health at Wageningen University & Research. This two-year full-time
master programme gives you the chance to study an important concept of our nowadays lives,
that is the impact of nutrition on our health.

 Background Nutrition and Health

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programmes.

Specialisations
Within the master programme you can choose one of the following Specialisations to meet your personal interests.

Epidemiology and Public Health

Nutritional Physiology and Health Status
Molecular Nutrition and Toxicology
Sensory Science
Nutritional Epidemiology and Public Health (Online Master Specialisation)

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