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Molecular biology is the discipline within the life sciences aimed at understanding the molecular basis of life in health and disease. It is a multidisciplinary area of study and deals with the structure and function of molecules as well as their interplay in creating the phenomenon of life.

The Interuniversity Programme in Molecular Biology is organised by Vrije Universiteit Brussel in collaboration with KU Leuven and Universiteit Antwerpen.

After graduation

Develop your understanding of cellular processes, biological molecules and their interactions and choose your preferred profile: Biotechnology for Global Health or Agro- and Plant Biotechnology. You’ll graduate knowing how to appraise the scientific and social aspects of applied molecular biology.

You’ll be armed to cope with a wide range of scientific problems and to develop preventive strategies, diagnostic techniques and therapies, while understanding relevant ethical issues.

By developing your critical thinking skills, you will be able to examine and reflect on existing and new theories in the field of study, helping you to solve global problems or issues that both developing and developed countries are facing. So, what are you waiting for?

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Analytical Biochemistry
Molecular Microbiology
Plant Molecular Biology
Research rotation
Immunology
Research Communication Skills
Genetics and Genetic Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

More details

Non-EEA citizens (incl UK) - apply before 1 April
For the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines and start dates, please check our webpage.

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leuven, Belgium

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences Immunology 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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2500 EUR / year

≈ 2500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1181 EUR / year

≈ 1181 EUR / year

Additional Details

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Living costs

Leuven

Belgium

810 - 1280 EUR / month

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

Funding

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