Apply for a MSc Programme

If you hold one of the following Bachelor’s degrees, you are considered to have sufficient knowledge and skills and will be admitted to the Master’s programme in Biology.

● Biology (University of Groningen or other Dutch research universities);

● Life Science & Technology (University of Groningen, curriculum from 2020/2021 onwards) on the basis of a Research project (15 EC) in the discipline of interest (major Ecology and Evolution, major Molecular Life Sciences)

If you have obtained or will obtain one of the above Bachelor's degrees, you do not need to submit an admission request; you can simply register for the Master's programme in Studielink.

Do you have a Dutch University Bachelor’s degree which covers some but not all key subjects? You can still apply, we will always consider your application.

Because curriculum changes are currently being implemented, information about the Pre-master’s programme is currently unavailable.

As a result, students are currently unable to submit an admission request for the Pre-master’s programme.

Updated information will be published on this page from 1 February onwards.

You can submit an admission request for the Pre-master’s programme between 1 February and 1 May.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please register in Studielink for the (Pre-) Master’s programme (including the track if available). Please make sure you meet the payment obligations before the starting date (single payment or in instalments).

Please note; In case you would like to start with a Pre-master's programme, please make sure you register for the Pre-master's programme instead of the Master's programme in Studielink. If you have questions on how to register in Studielink, please contact us.

To file an application for admission to the (Pre-)Master's programme, you need to upload the following documents in the application process which is described below.

Please note; the documents should be subitted as PDF-files and in English. Other formats and languages will not be taken into consideration!
The maximum file-size is 5 MB. If it is not possible to crop your PDF file to < 5 MB, please contact us.

Please note; Students can submit an admission request for the Pre-master’s programme between 1 February and 1 May.

1. Educational history.
2. Overview completed courses.
3. Copy of Bachelor’s degree or official statement of graduation, or if you have not obtained one yet, a document containing a description + planning of the remaining course units in your Bachelor's programme.
4. The completely filled-in checklist for the Master's programme Biology
or
The completely filled-in checklist for the Pre-Master's programme Biology.

After the Board of Admissions has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your Bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

After you have submitted your admission request the Board of Admissions will assess your file. You will receive an admission decision letter within six weeks. When the board has determined that your educational background or allignment with the Master's programme is insufficient you wil receive a rejection letter.

After the Board of Admissions has assessed your admission request you will receive an (conditional) admission letter within six weeks.

When you have not yet obtained your Bachelor's degree you will receive a conditional admission letter.

If you disagree with a decision, you can lodge a complaint, objection or appeal. Complaints, objections and appeals can be submitted to the Central Portal for the Legal Protection of Student Rights (CLRS).