Master of Bioscience Engineering: Cellular and Genetic Engineering
KU Leuven
Key Information
Campus location
Leuven, Belgium
Languages
English, Dutch
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 7,099 / per course
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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Introduction
The objective of this program is to provide in-depth knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes that are active in micro-organisms, plants, animals, and humans, on both a qualitative and quantitative level. Further, the program trains the associated technologies to measure and influence these processes. The program aims to transmit advanced scientific and solution-oriented knowledge, skills, and attitudes toward biotechnological applications with living organisms that are both scientifically innovative and socially relevant. Opportunities are also offered, both inside and outside the curriculum, to work on your personal development. Finally, together with professional and ethics experts, the program reflects on the place of biotechnology in society. Opportunities are also offered, both inside and outside the curriculum, to work on your personal development. Finally, together with professional and ethics experts, you will reflect on the place of biotechnology in society.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
EMJMD scholarships
- covers the duration of the program (24 months)
- 35,000 € for European students
- 47,000€ or 49,000 € for non-European students RADMEP scholarships
- granted for the first year of the program
MANUTECH SLEIGHT Graduate School scholarships
- 5000€ during M2 if semester 3 is carried out in Saint-Etienne
Available (/application) during the program (for students during the second year of the program)
BRMI scholarships (apply during semesters 1 & 3) > cover the second year of the programme > 1,615 € for semester 2 and 1,615 € during the Master Thesis # Usually most students are awarded this scholarship
ERASMUS + Mobility
- granted for semester 2 or semester 4 of the program Depending on the cost of living in the country you will study :
- between 200 € and 250 € per month for a study scholarship in Belgium. Grant can be disbursed for the overall duration of the study period.
Master Thesis allowances
Work placement during semester 4 is generally paid. It is for instance legally compulsory to pay trainees at least 550 € per month in France. We’ll strive to ensure that our industrial and academic partners provide at least this amount to trainees as a minimum. Most of our industrial partners offer internships that provide substantial allowances packages above this minimum, and up to 1,200 € per month.
Program Outcome
- You will acquire a broad knowledge base in both fundamental molecular and cellular biology and biotechnological techniques. In the course series "Applications of Biotechnology" fundamental scientific knowledge and techniques come together in a discussion of biotechnological applications.
- The Master is multidisciplinary, addressing the physiology of different organisms, technical advances, and computational analysis tools. The program is driven by researchers active in several parts of a very socially relevant area of the applied sciences, namely where living organisms and technology meet.
- You will be thoroughly trained in molecular and cellular biology laboratory skills during an extensive cross-disciplinary practical course as well as the master thesis.
- During this program you will be coached in further developing your skills and attitudes thereby focusing on the following educational objectives: critical self-reflection, thinking and acting sustainably and ethically, intercultural communication, and responsible leadership.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Career perspectives
A Cellular and Genetic Engineering graduate is a life sciences professional who can apply this knowledge in both an industrial context to control and engineer bioprocesses and in a research environment for fundamental and applied research.
With this diploma, you gain access to a wide range of employment sectors. Partly due to the interest and training in scientific research, you can go on to train for a Ph.D. and flow through to jobs in research and educational institutions (university, higher education, government). You can also move to a managerial or research position in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, chemical, or agro- or food industry.
In Belgium, graduates of this program are entitled to use the professional title of 'Bio-ingenieur' ('Bioscience Engineer').