Biomedical Sciences

Overview

Hasselt University offers 3 unique Master of Biomedical Sciences programmes:

• The specialization Bioelectronics and Nanotechnology focuses on a novel and interdisciplinary scientific domain at the boundaries between physics, chemistry, electronics, and biomedical sciences.
• The specialization Environmental Health Sciences focuses on the novel and interdisciplinary scientific domain of toxicology, molecular biology and epidemiology. 

• The specialization Molecular Mechanisms in Health and Disease focuses on state-of-the-art methodology, in depth knowledge, insight and academic skills, preparing graduates for a carrier in science.

Strengths of the Programme

• The programme is strongly research-oriented with focus on fundamental research and dissemination of scientific findings
• The programme offers two internships at top-level research groups all over Belgium and abroad

• You will have the opportunity to present your research findings in an international conference environment
• The programme strongly emphasizes lifelong learning and employability skills such as communication (writing and presenting), critical attitude, working in team

• The programme is based on student-centered education: small groups, individual guidance and feedback, ‘face-to-face’ education

• The programme has an international and multidisciplinaryorientation 

Career Prospects for Graduates

• Fundamental and applied research at universities, hospitals, and research centers (PhD, research associate, research technician...)

• Governmental authorities and centers focusing on public health (project manager, business developer, investment manager...)

• Research and development in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries (scientist, process analyst, patent agent...)

• Independent consultant and entrepreneur 

• Education (teaching assistant...)