Biobased Sciences

Master's

The master’s Biobased Sciences focuses on the transition from a petrochemical to a biobased and circular economy. From your own perspective (biological, environmental, technical, chemical, business, logistical or economical) you will learn to work together with experts from other disciplines to solve compex issues in this sustainable transition.

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Biobased Sciences explained by potatoes

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Unique about this master’s:
– Interdisciplinary approach between biomass production, biorefinery and conversion, biobased and circular economy.
– Only programme in the Netherlands where the three directions are combined in one programme.
– Opportunity to learn how to quantify sustainability

Game Masters of Circularity
Learn about this master’s programme and discover the different specialisations by playing the ‘Masters of circularity’ game. Who will be the winner?

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Playlist Biobased Sciences

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Free online courses
With our MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) you can explore the typical WUR subjects and study in your own time, from your own home and at your own pace. A great way to dive into circular and biobased production are our online MicroMaster’s programmes. You can follow the MOOCs separately, whilst completing a whole MicroMaster’s programme will give you credits for the on-campus Master’s Biobased Sciences.

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For more information about this master's, the brochure and admission requirements

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