Overview

In this specialisation, you study the neuronal structures and mechanisms of behaviour and memory as well as various neurological and psychiatric disorders. To do this, you learn to develop experimental research based on animal models.

The focus of this Biomedical Sciences - Neurosciences course from University of Antwerp is on research.

Job opportunities

Because of the level of specialisation, many graduates in the biomedical sector go on to do a PhD.

Some continue working on scientific research, while others find jobs in:

the biotech or pharmaceutical industries

the business community

scientific institutions

government

hospitals

and especially education

Accreditation

All study programmes at the University of Antwerp received accredidation from NVAO (Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation).

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Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Concepts of Protein technology and applications

Genome technology and applications

Preclinical drug research

Bio-ethics

Advanced data analysis

Computational Neuroscience and Neuroinformatics

Preclinical and clinical imaging with focus on neurology

Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2026-03-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Antwerpen, Belgium

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Neuroscience

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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

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Direct access: Bachelor of Science (academic degree, minimum 180 ECTS) in:

Biomedical Sciences

Basic knowledge of neuroanatomy, neurophysiology and neurochemistry is required so that you may have a chance of completing the programme successfully.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Tuition Fee

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International

5800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5800 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 24 months.

for 60 credits

Living costs for Antwerpen

787 - 1230 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

The University of Antwerp directly participates in the selection process of certain scholarship programmes (Scholarships with UAntwerp participation). In addition students can also check if they are eligible for external funding opportunities (External scholarships). Scholarships are available for Bachelor, Master, PhD or for shorter stay programmes.

Do check with the Belgian embassy in your country whether they have any funding options.

Note that the tuition fee for most of UAntwerp's study programmes is reasonable when compared internationally. The cost of living for students in Belgium is about €16,000 per year.

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

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Delivered

Campus Location

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Antwerpen

Funding

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