Study programme

Dutch-taught Master of Biochemistry and Biotechnology

2024-2025

Model Path part 1

General courses

39 ECTS-credits

Gene and Genome Technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein Technology and Proteome Analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
55
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
Cellular and molecular biophysics
Course code:
2049FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Yann Sterckx
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Stress & Cell Death
Course code:
2039FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tom Vanden Berghe
  • Andy Wullaert
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Data mining
Course code:
2052FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Students Master in Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering must be simultaneously enrolled or have obtained credit for 2100WETC3F CityLab3
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Erik Fransen
  • Pieter Meysman
Laboratory Animal Science (Core Module)
Course code:
2075FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
66
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Integrative Structural Biology
Course code:
2038FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Sabine Van Doorslaer
  • Yann Sterckx

Optional courses

29 ECTS-credits (in total for Master 1 and Master 2) to choose from (course of another study programme can be choosen after approval by the faculty)

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
  • Nina Vandermeulen
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Andy Wullaert
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Applied Bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Chemo-informatics and computational drug design
Course code:
2040FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
Bioelectrical Cell Biology
Course code:
2041FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tommas Ellender
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
Machine learning
Course code:
2050FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Simultaneous registration (or must have been followed) for Data Mining
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Computer Science
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

General courses

52 ECTS-credits

Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2045FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Patents and innovation
Course code:
2042FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Liesbet Paemen
Applied Omics in research
Course code:
2051FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2043FBDBIC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp

Optional courses

29 ECTS-credits (in total for Master 1 and Master 2) to choose from (course of another study programme can be choosen after approval by the faculty)

Laboratory Animal Science - Rodents
Course code:
2099FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Laboratory Animal Science - Fish
Course code:
2100FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Dries Knapen
  • Gudrun De Boeck
  • Steven Van Cruchten
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Lucia Vergauwen
Applied medical cell biology
Course code:
2046FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Renzo Mancuso
  • Albena Jordanova
Biomedical Artificial Intelligence
Course code:
2500WETBAI
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Computer Science
Lecturer(s):
Translational Neuroscience
Course code:
2102FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Quality Management and GLP
Course code:
2101FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Claudina Perez Novo
  • Tineke Scheers
  • Kristof Vanschoonbeek
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Summer School - Course at foreign institution
Course code:
2047FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
Massive Open Online Course(s)
Course code:
2048FBDBIC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens

2023-2024

Model Path part 1

General courses

42 ECTS-credits

Gene and Genome Technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein Technology and Proteome Analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
55
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
Cellular and Molecular Biophysics
Course code:
2036FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Yann Sterckx
Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Stress & Cell Death
Course code:
2039FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tom Vanden Berghe
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Data Mining
Course code:
2037FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Laboratory Animal Science (Core Module)
Course code:
2075FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
66
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Integrative Structural Biology
Course code:
2038FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Sabine Van Doorslaer
  • Yann Sterckx

Optional courses

26 ECTS-credits (in total for Master 1 and Master 2) to choose from (course of another study programme can be choosen after approval by the faculty)

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
  • Nina Vandermeulen
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Andy Wullaert
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Applied Bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Chemo-informatics and computational drug design
Course code:
2040FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
Bioelectrical Cell Biology
Course code:
2041FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tommas Ellender
  • Xaveer Van Ostade

Model Path part 2

General courses

48 ECTS-credits

Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2043FBDBIC
Semester:
1E/2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Patents and innovation
Course code:
2042FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Liesbet Paemen
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2045FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp

Optional courses

12 ECTS-credits to choose from

Laboratory Animal Science - Rodents
Course code:
2099FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Laboratory Animal Science - Fish
Course code:
2100FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Dries Knapen
  • Gudrun De Boeck
  • Steven Van Cruchten
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Lucia Vergauwen
Applied medical cell biology
Course code:
2046FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Renzo Mancuso
  • Albena Jordanova
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Translational Neuroscience
Course code:
2102FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Quality Management and GLP
Course code:
2101FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Claudina Perez Novo
  • Tineke Scheers
  • Kristof Vanschoonbeek
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Summer School - Course at foreign institution
Course code:
2047FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
Massive Open Online Course(s)
Course code:
2048FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens

2022-2023

Model Path part 1

General courses

45 ECTS

Gene and genome technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein technology and proteome analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
55
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
Cellular and molecular biophysics
Course code:
2036FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Yann Sterckx
Integrative omics
Course code:
2034FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
85
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Data mining
Course code:
2037FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Laboratory Animal Science (core module)
Course code:
2075FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
66
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
Integrated structural biology
Course code:
2038FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Sabine Van Doorslaer
  • Yann Sterckx

Optional courses

15 ECTS to choose from (course of another study programme can be choosen after approval by the faculty)

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
  • Nina Vandermeulen
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Andy Wullaert
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Applied bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Molecular mechanisms of cell stress & cell death
Course code:
2039FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tom Vanden Berghe
Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Chemo-informatics and computational drug design
Course code:
2040FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
Bioelectrical cell biology
Course code:
2041FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tommas Ellender
  • Xaveer Van Ostade

Model Path part 2

General courses

48 ECTS-credits

Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2043FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
9 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
252
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Patents and innovation
Course code:
2042FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Liesbet Paemen
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2045FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
5 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
140
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp

Optional courses

12 ECTS to choose from

Laboratory Animal Science - Rodents
Course code:
2099FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Laboratory Animal Science - Fish
Course code:
2100FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Credit obtained for LAS core module
Contact hours:
42
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Dries Knapen
  • Gudrun De Boeck
  • Steven Van Cruchten
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Lucia Vergauwen
Applied medical cell biology
Course code:
2046FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Renzo Mancuso
  • Albena Jordanova
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Translational Neuroscience
Course code:
2102FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
36
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Summer School - Course at foreign institution
Course code:
2047FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens

2021-2022

Model Path part 1

General courses

45 ECTS

Gene and genome technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein technology and proteome analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
55
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
Cellular and molecular biophysics
Course code:
2036FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Yann Sterckx
Integrative omics
Course code:
2034FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
85
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Data mining
Course code:
2037FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Laboratory Animal Science (core module)
Course code:
2075FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
66
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Debby Van Dam
Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristien Hens
  • Patrick Rüdelsheim
Integrated structural biology
Course code:
2038FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
54
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Sabine Van Doorslaer
  • Yann Sterckx

Optional courses

15 ECTS to choose from (course of another study programme can be choosen after approval by the faculty)

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Rebecca Van Herck
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Applied bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Molecular mechanisms of cell stress & cell death
Course code:
2039FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
27
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tom Vanden Berghe
Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Chemo-informatics and computational drug design
Course code:
2040FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
Bioelectrical cell biology
Course code:
2041FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
24
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Tommas Ellender
  • Xaveer Van Ostade

Model Path part 2 (discontinued - changes in 2022-2023)

General courses

48 ECTS-credits

Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2020FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2029FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
70
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):

option 'Research'

12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten

option 'Management and Entrepreneurship'

12 ECTS-credits

Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):

option 'Management and Research'

12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten

2020-2021

programme: general courses + choice of 1 specialisation (with 8 ECTS-credits optional courses (11 ECTS-credits when option Research is chosen) in 1st master) and 1 option

Model Path part 1

General courses - 19 ECTS-credits

Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristien Hens
  • Patrick Rüdelsheim
Gene and genome technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein technology and proteome analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • - NNB
  • Eva Geuens
  • Stuart Maudsley
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
Modeling and structure determination of biomolecules
Course code:
2023FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):

Specialisation 'Cell Biology and Physiology'

Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Molecular biophysics
Course code:
2032FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Dirk Snyders
  • Alain Labro
Applied cell biology
Course code:
2017FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
  • Dirk Snyders
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):

optional courses Specialisation 'Celbiology & Physiology'

Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Specialisation 'Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences'

Neurogenetics
Course code:
2030FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter De Jonghe
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh

optional courses Specialisation 'Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences'

Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Specialisation 'System Biology'

Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe

optional courses Specialisation 'Systembiology'

Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Option 'Research'

Development biology of model organisms
Course code:
2035FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Anja Verhulst
Patents and innovation
Course code:
2009FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Liesbet Paemen
Integrative omics
Course code:
2034FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
85
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Applied bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Stuart Maudsley

Option 'Management and Entrepreneurship'

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):

Option 'Management and Research'

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Johanna Vanderstraeten
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):

Model Path part 2

General courses - 48 ECTS-credits

Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2020FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2029FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
70
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):

option 'Research' - 12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten

option 'Management and Entrepreneurship' - 12 ECTS-credits

Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):

option 'Management and Research' - 12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten

2019-2020

programme: general courses + choice of 1 specialisation (with 8 ECTS-credits optional courses (11 ECTS-credits when option Research is chosen) in 1st master) and 1 option

Model Path part 1

General courses - 19 ECTS-credits

Bio-ethics
Course code:
2002FBDBMW
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
20
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Philosophy and Ethics
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristien Hens
  • Patrick Rüdelsheim
Gene and genome technology
Course code:
2001FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
Protein technology and proteome analysis
Course code:
2002FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
60
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Sylvia Dewilde
  • Eva Geuens
  • Stuart Maudsley
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
Modeling and structure determination of biomolecules
Course code:
2023FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):

Specialisation 'Cell Biology and Physiology'

Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Molecular biophysics
Course code:
2032FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Dirk Snyders
  • Alain Labro
Applied cell biology
Course code:
2017FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Dirk Snyders
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):

optional courses Specialisation 'Celbiology & Physiology'

Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Specialisation 'Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences'

Neurogenetics
Course code:
2030FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter De Jonghe
Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh

optional courses Specialisation 'Molecular and Cellular Neurosciences'

Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Specialisation 'System Biology'

Functional proteome analysis
Course code:
2006FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
40
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biotechnology
Lecturer(s):
  • Xaveer Van Ostade
  • Kris Laukens
Advanced immunology
Course code:
2014FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Data mining
Course code:
2026FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kris Laukens
  • Pieter Meysman
Epigenetics
Course code:
2031FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
32
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Wim Vanden Berghe

optional courses Specialisation 'Systembiology'

Genetic epidemiology
Course code:
2013FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Kristel Sleegers
Advanced Molecular Neurosciences
Course code:
2019FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Albena Jordanova
Molecular neuropathology
Course code:
2018FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Samir Kumar-Singh
Medical cell biology
Course code:
2028FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
4 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
112
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
Plant-microbe interactions
Course code:
2001WETPMI
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
23
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biology
Lecturer(s):
  • Els Prinsen
Advanced LC-MS
Course code:
2001WETLCT
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
25
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Chemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Filip Lemiere

Option 'Research'

Development biology of model organisms
Course code:
2035FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Anja Verhulst
Patents and innovation
Course code:
2009FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
No contract restriction
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Liesbet Paemen
Integrative omics
Course code:
2034FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
85
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Mojca Strazisar
  • Peter De Rijk
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
  • Ligia Monica Mateiu
Applied bio-informatics
Course code:
2033FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
30
ECTS-credits:
3 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
84
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Stuart Maudsley

Option 'Management and Entrepreneurship'

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter Verhezen
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter-Jan Engelen
  • Alain Praet

Option 'Management and Research'

Strategic Business Communication
Course code:
2001FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Mariëlle Leijten
Management and organisation
Course code:
2002FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter Verhezen
Financial management and legal aspects
Course code:
2003FBDOOD
Semester:
2E SEM
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 2nd semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Peter-Jan Engelen
  • Alain Praet

Model Path part 2

General courses - 48 ECTS-credits

Researchproject with traineeship
Course code:
2020FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
360
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Vincent Timmerman
  • Eva Geuens
  • Albena Jordanova
Master thesis with traineeship
Course code:
2021FBDBIC
Semester:
2E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
900
ECTS-credits:
30 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
840
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st and/or 2nd semester
Credit required to obtain degree:
Yes
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Eva Geuens
  • Guy Van Camp
Industrial microbiology and biotechnology
Course code:
2029FBDBIC
Semester:
1E SEM
Contact hours:
70
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biochemistry
Lecturer(s):
  • Jurgen Del-Favero
  • Annie Van Broekhoven

option 'Research' - 12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten

option 'Management and Entrepreneurship' - 12 ECTS-credits

Innovation and entrepreneurship
Course code:
2004FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):
Process management and quality care
Course code:
2005FBDOOD
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Contact hours:
52
ECTS-credits:
6 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
168
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
Dutch
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Business sciences
Lecturer(s):

option 'Management and Research' - 12 ECTS-credits

Laboratory Animal Science
Course code:
2005FBDBMW
Semester:
1E SEM
Sequentiality:
Bachelor degree obtained
Contact hours:
104
ECTS-credits:
12 ECTS-credits
Study load (hours):
336
Contract restrictions:
Exam contract not possible
Language of instruction:
English
Exam Period:
exam in the 1st semester
Study domain:
Biomedical Sciences
Lecturer(s):
  • Chris Van Ginneken
  • Peter De Deyn
  • Debby Van Dam
  • Dries Knapen
  • Steven Van Cruchten