Why study Adaptive Organisms in Nijmegen?
Understanding stress adaptation is essential for our society, impacting areas such as animal welfare, nature conservation, agriculture, and biotechnology. The Master's specialisation in Adaptive Organisms is a challenging, research-oriented programme that explores the fundamental processes behind stress responses in plants, microorganisms, and animals. At Radboud University, we bridge fundamental research and real-life applications by collaborating with governmental organisations, NGOs, and biotech companies.
Why study Adaptive Organisms?
- Gain an extensive background in academic research.
- Courses may include fieldwork and visits to research institutes and biotechnological companies.
- This specialisation is closely connected to the Radboud Institute for Biological and Environmental Sciences (RIBES), a leading institute in research on wet ecosystems and stress biology.
- The campus features a state-of-the-art greenhouse complex and gives students the opportunity to work with advanced research equipment and techniques, such as electron microscopy, mass spectrometry, and next-generation sequencing.
- Get the chance to perform a six-month internship abroad.
- Courses and internships are offered in a stimulating and personalised setting.
- Create your personalised pathway to further education with a flexible pre-Master's programme or minor, whether you’re coming from a university of applied sciences or a research university.
- This programme is rated above average by students compared to the national average. (Source: Keuzegids Masters 2025).
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