Dr. Violette Geissen

Professor

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Biography

Violette Geissen is a Professor at WUR with extensive expertise in environmental management, soil biology, soil chemistry, soil management, and ecotoxicology. Her research focuses on topics such as earthworms, pesticide residues, and soil degradation, particularly in the context of Latin America and the Caribbean. She has been affiliated with the University of Bonn since 2000, where she served as a Privatdozent. In 2009, she joined WUR. Her work involves understanding the intricacies of soil ecosystems and implementing sustainable management practices that reduce environmental impact. Violette has contributed significantly to advancing knowledge in soil physics and land management.

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.