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| Application Deadline: | June 1 (EEA); March 1(Non EEA) | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 578 - | ||
| Location: | Leuven / Belgium / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | Dutch English | ||
Location of University of Leuven
The Master of Biology programme covers many aspects of modern biology, ranging from the molecular to the population and community levels, with particular emphasis on scientific skills such as problem-solving, independent thinking, and communication. The programme is designed to provide students with a solid theoretical foundation and the techniques needed in fundamental and applied research. It aims to train qualified research biologists capable of conducting fundamental biological research at an international level.
On successful completion of the programme, students will have acquired:
- a broad understanding of biology in all its aspects as well as more in-depth knowledge of a specialist area
- the knowledge and technological expertise required for practicing biology according to current scientific standards
- the ability to keep abreast of developments in their field
- a team-player mentality
- the ability to communicate findings and insights
- the ability to understand and enhance the role of biology in society
As a Master of Biology, you can pursue a research career at a university, an agroindustrial, pharmaceutical or biotech company, an environmental conservation organization or an NGO. Graduates also qualify for positions as scientific advisers at banks or private investment firms, as policy officers in governmental or public administration, as science communication specialists, scientific journalists, or as science teachers.
Contents
MASTER OF BIOLOGY 120
COURSE /CREDITS
COMPOSE YOUR INDIVIDUAL MASTER’S PROGRAMME 120
MAJOR (to be chosen from M1 or M2) 30-36
MINOR (to be chosen from M1 or M2) 12-18
METHODOLOGICAL COURSES 12-18
MANDATORY RESEARCH TRAINING 42
OPTIONAL COURSES 18
ECOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY (M1) 30-36
- Advanced Ecology 6-8
- Advanced Aquatic Ecology 5
- Marine Ecology 3
- Applied Aquatic Ecology and Sustainable Development 6
- Evolutionary Ecology 6
- Speciation and Phylogenetics 6
- Ethology and Behavioural ecology 6-8
- Archaeozoology 3
MOLECULAR AND PHYSIOLOGICAL BIOLOGY (M2) 30-36
- Mechanisms of Plant Development 6
- Molecular Cell Biology 6
- Mechanisms of Signal Transduction and Cell Regulation 6
- Molecular and Developmental Animal Physiology 6
- Model Organisms in Functional Genomics 6
- Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology of Yeast 6
- Immunological Biotechnology 5
- Comparative Endocrinology 6
- Trends in Plant Physiology and Biotechnology 6
METHODOLOGICAL COURSES 12-18
- Laboratory Animal Science 5
- Radiation Protection 3
- Applied Statistical Methods in Bioinformatics 5
- Applied Biostatistics 6
- Statistical software 3
- Theoretical Modelling in Biology 3
- GIS for Water Resources Engineering 3
- Gene and Genome Technology 5
- Bioinformatics: High-throughput analysis 5
- Bioinformatics: Structural and Comparative Genomics 4
- Bioinformatics: Evolutionary and Quantitative Genetics 4
- Advanced Fluorescence and Fluorescence Microscopy 6
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Direct access:
- Bachelor (of Science) in Biology
- Bachelor (of Science) in Biochemistry
- Bachelor (of Science) in Biotechnology
- Bachelor (of Science) in Biomedical Sciences
- Bachelor (of Science) in Bioscience Engineering
- Bachelor (of Science) in Medicine
- Bachelor of Science in de biologie
- Bachelor of Science in de biochemie en de biotechnologie, minor biologie
- Bachelor of Science in de biomedische wetenschappen
- Bachelor of Science in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen
- Bachelor of Science in de geneeskunde
After admission:
- Another bachelor's degree, minor Biology or Life Sciences
Non-native English students are required to submit a TOEFL or IELTS certificate.
TOEFL (Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 - 80 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6.5 - 7 pt.)
Additional information
In order to gauge whether the expected entry level matches your curriculum, we require that you submit a complete transcript of your academic records.
(1) A complete list of course titles for which you have obtained a credit should be part of this. Indicate the course size (in ECTS-credits).
(2) Also indicate the result you obtained, preferably according to the ECTS-scale; if a different scale is used, please provide an summary explanation on the meaning of the scores.
(3) For the courses that you deem most relevant as a preparation for the master that you are considering, provide a short (about one half to one page) description according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS-study guide.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Funding details
Motivated and talented international students, interested in participating in an international master programme of the Faculty of Science of the K.U.Leuven are invited to apply for a scholarship.
For the following masters you can apply for the Scholarship :
- Master of Astronomy and Astrophysics
- Master of Biology
- Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics
- Master of Chemistry
- Master of Physics
- Master of Geography
- Master of Mathematics
- Master of Statistics
Amount of Scholarship
The amount of the scholarship can be up to 8.000 Euro for 1 year. The Board of the Science@Leuven Fund will decide exactly how much a scholarship will be. The scholarship will always cover the tuition fee for 1 year, the insurance and a basic health insurance coverage. The amount awarded for living expenses can vary.
Most master programmes of the Faculty of Science are 2-year programmes. A scholarship for the second master year will be only be continued for students having had outstanding results the first master year.
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