Master of Biomedical Sciences

KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

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# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical sciences have experienced a spectacular evolution during the past decades, and the laboratories at KU Leuven and University Hospital Gasthuisberg have delivered deliver cutting edge work in the field of disease management, prevention, and the development of new therapies. Understanding the human body in its healthy and diseased state is an early stepping-stone to evolving new tools for improving longevity and quality of life.

Do you dream of standing on the frontline of the ongoing battle for better understanding of human health and diseases, leading to better prevention and treatment options? The Master of Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven will truly immerse you in scientific biomedical research. By doing scientific research in a domestic or foreign laboratory you will gain thorough know-how, strengthen your scientific skills and learn the newest scientific methods.

What is the programme all about?

Biomedical sciences is a university bachelor and master education aimed at scientific research to support the field of medicine in particular. The education focuses on acquiring knowledge about healthy and ill humans by learning how the body of a healthy person functions - on a molecular level and for the entire organism - as well as by learning what causes diseases and how to prevent them.

Strengths

Graduates will be fully equipped to solve critical biomedical challenges, whether it be as part of a group or individually.
The international programme is key to opening mindsets to global solutions in health and disease, and by doing scientific research in a domestic or foreign laboratory, you will strengthen your scientific skills and learn the latest scientific methods.
Graduates can expect to embark on international-level careers in diverse areas.
All of these skills and accumulated knowledge will be applied in your final master's thesis.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Biological Sciences

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Biomedical Sciences

What is the programme all about?

Strengths

Graduates will be fully equipped to solve critical biomedical challenges, whether it be as part of a group or individually.
The international programme is key to opening mindsets to global solutions in health and disease, and by doing scientific research in a domestic or foreign laboratory, you will strengthen your scientific skills and learn the latest scientific methods.
Graduates can expect to embark on international-level careers in diverse areas.
All of these skills and accumulated knowledge will be applied in your final master's thesis.

For the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check our webpage.

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Admission Requirements

Bachelor GPA

Admission criteria

To qualify for admission you must have a relevant bachelor's degree (for example Biomedical Sciences, Bio-Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences.)

This implies a bachelor's degree obtained at a high level university with sufficient education in the following subjects: Molecular Cellular Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Anatomy, Pathology, Physiology, Microbiology, Neurosciences, Epidemiology and Statistics. Practical training in molecular biological and biochemical techniques is also required.

Insufficient education in a number of the aforementioned subjects may be compensated by sufficient previous education in other subjects relevant for a Biomedical Science education (e.g. Biochemistry, Pharmacology).

For the most recent – and only official – information on the admission requirements, please check our webpage.

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,157 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

7,771 EUR

Other Expenses

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

A list of available scholarships around the world

A scholarship application checklist

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QS subject rankings

2013
#51-100
2014
#51-100
2015
#101-150
2016
#51-100
2017
#51-100
2018
#51-100
2019
#51-100
2020
#51-100
2021
#=84
2022
#60
2023
#54
2024
#=52
2025
#48

Ranking criteria

Overall

77.4

Academic Reputation

72.2

Citations per Paper

84.1

Employer Reputation

78.1

H-index Citations

78.6

International Research Network

81.8

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KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium

# 48QS Subject Rankings

24 monthsProgram duration

7,771 EURTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Admission Requirements

Exam Scores

Important Dates

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

International Students

Scholarships

In this guide you will find:

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