Master of Biomedical Sciences

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

9,493 EURTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme overview

The Master of Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven is aimed at scientific research to support the field of medicine. The study programme focuses on acquiring knowledge about healthy and ill humans by learning how the body of a healthy person functions - on a molecular level and for the entire organism - as well as by learning what causes diseases and how to prevent them.

Why study biomedical sciences at KU Leuven?

Graduates will be fully equipped to solve critical biomedical challenges, whether it be as part of a group or individually.
The international programme is key to opening mindsets to global solutions in health and disease, and by doing scientific research in a domestic or foreign laboratory, students will develop advanced scientific skills and gain expertise in contemporary research methodologies.
The laboratories at KU Leuven and University Hospital Gasthuisberg conduct advanced research on diseases and the development of new therapies.
KU Leuven also offers international opportunities and extra challenges to enrich your studies (e.g. Honours programme).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Programme overview

Why study biomedical sciences at KU Leuven?

Graduates will be fully equipped to solve critical biomedical challenges, whether it be as part of a group or individually.
The international programme is key to opening mindsets to global solutions in health and disease, and by doing scientific research in a domestic or foreign laboratory, students will develop advanced scientific skills and gain expertise in contemporary research methodologies.
The laboratories at KU Leuven and University Hospital Gasthuisberg conduct advanced research on diseases and the development of new therapies.
KU Leuven also offers international opportunities and extra challenges to enrich your studies (e.g. Honours programme).

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Admission Requirements

TOEFL

100+

IELTS

Students with a degree obtained at an institution outside the Flemish Community:

Diploma requirements

To qualify for admission to the Master of Biomedical Sciences at the KU Leuven, you must:

- Have a relevant bachelor's degree (for example Biomedical Sciences, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences.)

This implies a bachelor's degree obtained at a high level university with sufficient education in the following subjects: Molecular Cellular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Epidemiology and Statistics. Practical training in molecular biological and biochemical techniques is also required.

Insufficient education in a number of the aforementioned subjects may be compensated by sufficient previous education in other subjects relevant for a Biomedical Science education (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology).

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English.

Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma in a programme taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America are exempted from submitting an English proficiency test.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

International

Starts from

9,493 EUR

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KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgramme duration

9,493 EURTuition Fee/year

Biological SciencesMain Subject Area

Programme overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Programme overview

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Study Level

Study Mode

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