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Academic staff

All courses are taught by researchers who are active in the given field. This ensures that you receive an advanced academic level of education; based on the latest developments in animal behaviour, comparative and evolutionary psychology. 

Dr. A. (Annemie) Ploeger

Programme coordinator

Prof. dr. K.R.L. (Karline) Janmaat

Professor in Cognitive Behavioural Ecology

Research institutes

The Master's track Evolution of Behaviour and Mind builds on the internationally renowned research of the Institute of Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics (IBED), the Psychology Research Institute (PRI) and the Center for Research in Experimental Economics and Political Decision Making (CREED).

Students

The Master's programme in Evolution of Behavior and Mind has a student population of 20 - 30 students each year, with many nationalities and backgrounds. Courses are done in small groups and during the Master's projects students participate in regular meetings to present their work and discuss this with their peers. This results in an informal and international classroom.

Workshop Fossils and Evolution at Naturalis
Workshop Fossils and Evolution at Naturalis