Overview
In the Biomedical Sciences - Infectious and Tropical Diseases programme offered at University of Antwerp , you study relevant infectious and tropical diseases, gaining practical insights into the interaction between the ecology and the disease.
The focus of this programme is on research.
You will spend half of your study time on practical research while doing internships and on writing a dissertation. Collaboration between the Institute for Tropical Medicine and the university laboratories provides you with the unique opportunity to participate in high-level research on HIV, malaria and other infectious and imported diseases.
Your future
Graduates often go on to work as researchers at the Institute for Tropical Medicine, or in pharmaceutical or biotech companies and university labs where tropical diseases and imported diseases in general are studied.
Accreditation
All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Advanced Data Analysis
- Bio-ethics
- Concepts of Protein Technology and Applications
- Genome Technology and Applications
- Laboratory Animal Science (core module)
- Preclinical Drug Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , EEA/EU
- Apply before , International
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Antwerpen, Belgium
Disciplines
Biomedical Science View 8 other Masters in Biomedical Science in BelgiumWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- To start in the Master of Biomedical Sciences you need to have obtained a Bachelor of Science (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in the field of life sciences with a strong focus on biomedical sciences, and proven knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and
- Cell Biology. Basic knowledge of Microbiology, Immunology and Epidemiology is also required.
- If your degree was not issued by a recognised educational institution in Belgium or the Netherlands, you will also have to provide evidence of your level of English.
- You can do this in two ways:
- by proving that you took classes in English for at least one
- academic year during your Bachelor or Master degree. The
- selection committee may require additional proof of your
- command of English.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
5800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5800 EUR per year during 24 months. -
EU/EEA
1157 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 24 months.
- for 60 credits
Living costs for Antwerpen
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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Available Scholarships
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