Molecular Biology

Admission requirements

As a general rule, every study programme comes with its own set of conditions. You will find all the requirements for your chosen programme by clicking 'admission requirements' under the 'programme' tab.

Which degree is required?

Do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a Flemish university in one of the following disciplines? In that case, you are welcome to join the programme:

• Bioengineering sciences
• Biochemistry and biotechnology
• Biology
• Biomedical sciences.

For other Flemish diplomas in a related discipline (e.g. chemistry; veterinary medicine; pharmaceutical sciences; medicine), the admission decision is based on our evaluation of your complete application file.

Do you hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree from a non-Flemish university in one of the above disciplines? The admission decision is based on our evaluation of your complete application file.

Will I need to sit an entrance exam?

You will not need to sit an entrance exam to begin the programme. Your admission depends on your complete application file (proof of meeting the academic and language requirements, satisfactory background, ...). You can find all you need to know about admission requirements, deadlines and application forms on the application page.

Are there any language requirements?

We accept the following proofs of English language proficiency:

• A Belgian high school degree;
• A certificate from the institution where you finished secondary or higher education, stating that English was the language of instruction;
• A certificate of one of the following language tests corresponding to the Common European Framework of Reference with minimum level B2:
  • TOEFL (only the internet-based test is accepted) with minimum level: 79
  • IELTS academic module, with minimum level: 6.5
  • Cambridge English minimum grade scale score of 170
  • ITACE with minimum level B2
     
• Please note that language test results cannot be older than 5 years at the moment of application.

Language requirements

Are there any other conditions?

No, there are no other conditions to consider when starting the Master in Molecular Biology programme.

If you hold a foreign diploma (non-Belgian degree), you have to consider specific administration. Let us guide you through these steps:

Check the most important steps to consider