University programmes

Knowledge about microbes can be very useful to us. For sustainable cleaning, waste disposal, the production of antibiotics, bricks, biofuels, textiles, foodstuffs, drinking water. In the Netherlands, you can specialize in microbiology after earning a Bachelor’s degree in biology. But there are also other degree programmes and specializations that give you access to this fascinating and varied field.

Biology as the basis

The following universities offer Bachelor’s programmes in biology, and you can then move on to a specialization in microorganisms:

Radboud University Nijmegen
University of Groningen
Leiden University
Utrecht University
University of Amsterdam
VU University Amsterdam
Wageningen University

Specialising in microbiology

Since September 2015, a master's programme all about microbiology is available in the Netherlands.

Radboud University Nijmegen: Microbiology
Leiden University: Microbial Biotechnology and Health

Other ways that lead to Rome

There are other courses and specializations that will prepare you for a career in microbiology. See the opportunities available in the sector of your choice.