Bio Inspired Innovation
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LEARNING FROM NATURE: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS SUSTAINABILITYBio inspired design and science are used for innovations that support a transition to a sustainable, circular economy. The Master’s programme Bio Inspired Innovation (BII) offers a unique blend of knowledge and skill training that will support the search for and development of circular business-models and bio inspired research & innovations.SCIENTIST AT THE DESIGN TABLE Nature evolves solutions for the societal challenges we face today. Many birds and butterfly species for example, like peacocks, use light-interacting structures to produce colours and patterns. With the discovery of this biotechnology, scientists and engineers have been able to produce colour through structure. BII is aimed at students with a Bachelor’s degree in Science who want to innovate services, products and production systems, and are interested in using bio inspired design and science. You can become the biologist at the design table and facilitate innovations that take their lessons from nature. You will become a professional that contributes to the transition to a circular economy with Bio Inspired Innovations.Architects, designers, engineers, people who make our world, have started to call and say: ‘we want a biologist at the design table.’ Janine BenyusBiomimicry InstituteINNOVATION, RESEARCH AND DESIGNThis Master’s programme builds on the excellent research at the Faculty of Science and links research findings to solve societal and business challenges.First yearThe first year is research based, while the second year focuses on the use of research knowledge in innovation. In the first year you will be part of an advanced research environment linking to your area of expertise (major research project). You learn to set up and execute research and discuss and report its outcomes. Moreover you will start to explore and learn about multi-disciplinary innovation, collaborative business modelling and design. You will attend seminars and workshops, some of which you will organise yourself, that allow you to prepare yourself for the second year.Second yearIn the second year you will get in depth knowledge of Biomimicry and other design and innovation methods through courses and an internship.
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A bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Applicants from non-anglophone countries must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 93 and IELTS 6.5).Admission Deadline: April 1
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Utrecht
Utrecht
3584 CH
Netherlands
- 2 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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