Overview

About Molecular Microbiology at University of Namur

Studying microbes is crucial to tackling future challenges to human and animal health (multidrug and antibiotic resistance; microbiota dysbiosis; emerging microbial pathogens), pollution (bioremediation; green energy) and biotechnology (synthetic microbiology and micro-biotechnology; food microbiology).

Objectives:

to understand and tackle a large diversity of molecular processes underlying microbial interactions with their environment;
to manage the technical and conceptual aspects of a research project in Molecular Microbiology (project design, experimental strategies, critical data analysis, discussion and communication);
to show a deep interest for international mobility and collaboration with international research groups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intensive Integrated Practical Courses

Scientific Writing

Master Thesis

Microbiology Basics

Applied Microbiology
Synthetic Microbiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Namur, Belgium

Disciplines

Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 8 other Masters in Molecular Sciences in Belgium

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

If you have a degree from an institution outside of Belgium, you will need to complete and return the admissions request form before 31 August (30 April for students from outside the European Union).

For admission to the teaching focus of the Master, you will also be required to pass a French language test at level C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

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Tuition Fee

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International

2505 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2505 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

835 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 835 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Namur

720 - 1120 EUR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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