Overview

Key facts

The objective of Ghent University's Cell and Gene Biotechnology is to train scientists to become responsible and professional bioscience engineers who can work in multidisciplinary teams and who are equipped with creative concept problem-solving skills, a firm basis for an engineering way of thinking in cell- and gene biotechnology and knowledge of tools and methods in molecular biology, bio-informatics and biotechnology of humans, animals, plants and micro-organisms and their applications. The emphasis is on the exploitation of the living cell, industrial applications of genetic modification and molecular diagnostics.

Labour Market

The educational programme of Master of Science in Bioscience Engineering: cell and gene biotechnology is a good preparation for a managerial career in research and product development. Application areas are industrial fermentation processes, environmental remediation, food, fine chemicals, human health, plant cultivation, animal husbandry, pharmaceutical and biotechnological industry, which also reflect possible professional profiles.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomedical biotechnology
Plant biotechnology
Industrial biotechnology
Computational biology
Internationalisation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-03-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2023-05-31 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology General Engineering & Technology View 56 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology in Belgium

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

59

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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Other requirements

General requirements

an academic diploma of Bachelor (or Master) of Science in Engineering (university level, minimum three years), with the main subject in Bio(science) Engineering or an equivalent to this.

Tuition Fee

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International

6540 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6540 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1092 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1092 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Gent

754 - 1205 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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