Maastricht University Biobased Materials

About Maastricht University Biobased Materials

Have you ever wondered how plastics will be made once the oil supply dries up? 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? As the world is running out of fossil fuels, we need to develop sustainable materials, which may have completely new properties.

The master’s in Biobased Materials will provide you with the knowledge and skills to deal with these challenges. It will prepare you for a career in research, development, production and application of biobased materials, allowing you to play a part in the transition towards a more sustainable future.

In the Biobased Materials programme, you'll play a central role in shaping your own education. You have plenty of room to choose your own set of courses that fit your specific interests and career ambitions.

As with many Maastricht University programmes, the master’s in Biobased Materials is taught using Problem-Based Learning (PBL). You will work in small groups of about 12 students on real-life topics and problems facing researchers working at the Chemelot Campus. You conduct discussions, exchange knowledge and formulate your learning goals as a group. The master’s in Biobased Materials takes PBL one step further by incorporating research into the equation through Research-Based Learning (RBL). In RBL, you work on contemporary research topics as part of your studies. In addition, practical skills trainings are incorporated into the courses.

Keywords

• Amibm
• Biotechnology
• Brightlands Chemelot Campus
• Chemistry
• Maastricht University
• Material Science
• Polymer Science And Engineering
• Research
• Sciences

Address

• Headquarters

  Urmonderbaan 226167RD GeleenLimburg, Netherlands

Team by function

Based on 1 public job profiles as of 5 September 2026.

• Education / Training1