Your future
As a BSc in Sustainable Bioscience you will be highly valued in today’s job market because you graduate with a unique combination of deep scientific knowledge, interdisciplinary thinking, and real-world problem-solving skills.
You will stand out because:
- You understand how biology connects to climate, food, and health. You can solve complex problems (systems thinker).
- You are ready to tackle global challenges like biodiversity loss, food security, and public health (sustainability-minded).
- You have hands-on lab work, technology, data analysis, and research experience that makes you job-ready from day one (skilled in science).
- You speak the language of science, tech, behaviour, and policy. You know how to work across these disciplines (interdisciplinary team player).
- You have intercultural experience and strong communication skills, prepared for the global job market (internationally orientated).
Master’s programmes
After your bachelor’s, you can continue your education by following a master’s programme. Some examples of master’s programmes that are available to you:
Crop Biotechnology and Engineering
Maastricht University
Biobased Materials
Maastricht University
Health Food Innovation Management
Maastricht University
Biology
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Science and Business Management
Universiteit Utrecht
Jobs
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
What do experts say about Sustainable Bioscience
Roy Erkens
Programme Director of Sustainable Bioscience at Maastricht University
"If you like bioscience and care about the future of planet Earth, then this is the programme for you. You will learn about safeguarding our planet while improving food production and healthy eating. You will do this in collaboration with your peers and teachers, not just by learning theory but also by developing the right skills and attitudes to act for a greener future."
Ena Hartig
Vice president of R&D BASF | Nunhems Vegetable Seeds
"To develop food that’s good for people and the planet, we need generalists and specialists who see the bigger picture. The Sustainable Bioscience bachelor’s lets you explore topics like ecology, biology and genetics. You’ll quickly discover how these areas play a role throughout the food chain. As you move through the programme, you can choose to specialise or grow into a generalist role. Either way, you’ll help build sustainable solutions for the future."
Vincent van Buul
Director Innovation, Application & Formulation EMEA at dsm-firmenich
"The Bachelor's in Sustainable Bioscience helps you come up with smart solutions for big global challenges, like healthy food and sustainable farming. You will not just learn about biology; you will also discover how everything is connected, from nature to technology. This mix of knowledge is super important for tomorrow’s world and of enormous importance to future professionals in our field."
