Sustainable Bioscience Maastricht University

Overview

Sustainable Bioscience is about understanding and solving global issues like the impact of climate change on food security and health. You will explore how natural systems work and how we can use them in a sustainable way. 

Sustainable Bioscience uses science and technology to solve big real-world problems. You will learn to mix biology with tech, earth science, and social views to help tackle issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and food sustainability. It’s hands-on, collaborative, and focused on impact. 

During the Sustainable Bioscience degree from Maastricht University, you will learn through answering questions such as 

• How can we use natural resources within planetary boundaries to meet society’s needs?

• How can we use what we know about plants, nature, and the environment to grow food more sustainably?

• How can we make sure people around the world get healthy, safe food without harming the planet? 

Career opportunities

No matter if you start your career after your bachelor’s, subsequent master’s programme or even PhD track, you want to know what kind of jobs you can apply for.

• Researcher at a university or research institute in biodiversity, nutrition and behaviour or plant biotechnology

• Biotechnologist at a plant breeding company

• Specialist in agricultural transitions at a consultancy firm

• Project Leader for sustainable development goals at non-governmental organisations (like a nature conservation organisation)

• Science Communicator

• Policy Officer at a government ministry

• Lifestyle Advisor in Mental Health Care

• Food Product Developer at a company