Biobased Materials

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.09 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 18.4 k / Year(s) Deadline: May 1, 2025
121 place StudyQA ranking:5806 Duration:

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Ever wondered where plastics will come from after oil runs out? Is it possible to produce functional materials and plastics from biological resources? Can novel sustainable materials be produced based on the molecular structures available in nature? In the master biobased materials we will provide you with the knowledge and competences to deal with these challenges. Biobased: sustainable materials with possibly completely new properties Planet Earth is running out of fossil fuels. Alternative resources for materials and plastics need to be found and developed. A new generation of scientists is required to discover novel materials and sustainable production methods making use of biological resources. This provides an opportunity for the development of novel materials with completely new material properties. This programme prepares you for a career in research, development, production and application of bio-based materials to aid in the transition towards a more sustainable and biobased economy.

Instruction modes

case study, research project, lecture, working group, group assignment, group discussion, practicum, self study, project, laboratory work

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

When the documentation demonstrates you are admissible for the master, you will be invited for an interview. The interview will be conducted by the admission officer and a member of the teaching staff. The board of admissions will take the final decision concerning admission of the applicant based on all documents provided, the interview, the bachelor diploma and obtained results during previous studies.

Other requirements

  1. intake gesprek When the documentation demonstrates you are admissible for the master, you will be invited for an interview. The interview will be conducted by the admission officer and a member of the teaching staff. The board of admissions will take the final decision concerning admission of the applicant based on all documents provided, the interview, the bachelor diploma and obtained results during previous studies.
  2. taaltoets cijfer Copy of your IELTS/TOEFL results (if applicable)
  3. wiskundetoets cijfer 15 ECTS (or equivalent) in mathematics at bachelor level.
  4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A bachelor diploma in one of the fields listed below: *Biological studies relevant to the field of biobased materials *Chemistry *Polymer science and engineering *Biomedial engineering *Biotechnology *and other bachelor programmes related to chemistry and/ or materials.
  5. schriftelijk verzoek 2 A4 maximum


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  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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