Dr. Dolf Weijers

Professor

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Biography

Dolf Weijers is a Professor and Chair of Biochemistry at Wageningen University & Research. His expertise includes embryology, plant development, and molecular genetics, with a particular focus on Arabidopsis, auxins, and plant biochemistry. In addition to his primary research, he is actively involved in the academic community through various ancillary activities, such as serving as a senior editor for the American Society of Plant Biologists and advising manuscripts for prestigious journals like Science Signaling. Weijers also collaborates internationally, holding positions with institutions such as Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University and the Austrian Academy of Sciences. His research significantly contributes to understanding the regulatory mechanisms of plant biology, specifically how proteins influence development at the cellular level.

Research Interests

Requirements for Wageningen University & Research

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:62
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:62
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a field related to the master's program Sufficient background in required subjects for the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate (certified copy)
  • Final transcript of records (certified copy)
  • Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport copy
  • Two letters of recommendation (required for some specializations)
Specialization Notes

Wageningen University offers MSc programs corresponding to the research departments listed. Admission is centralized but evaluates the relevance of the undergraduate degree to the specific department's field.