Study programme
Dutch-taught Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
2026-2027
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Compulsory courses
General physics
Mathematical methods and techniques
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
Zoology
Anatomy: locomotory system
Reproduction and Embryology
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy: internal organs
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Analytical biochemistry I
Analytical biochemistry II
Programming skills
- Wouter De Coster
- - NNB
- - NNB
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of the organ systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
- Andy Wullaert
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
- Chris Delgado Ratto
- - NNB
Neurosciences
General microbiology
Virology
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Community Service Learning
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
Decolonisation
2025-2026
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Compulsory courses
General physics
Mathematical methods and techniques
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
- Marleen Verhoye
- Elisabeth Jonckers
- Monica van den Berg
- Anja Verhulst
- Benjamin Vervaet
Zoology
Anatomy: locomotory system
Reproduction and Embryology
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy: internal organs
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Analytical biochemistry I
Analytical biochemistry II
- Benjamin Vervaet
- Anja Verhulst
Reproduction and Embryology
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of the organ systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
- Andy Wullaert
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
- Chris Delgado Ratto
- - NNB
Neurosciences
General microbiology
Virology
- Peter Delputte
- Kevin Ariën
- Cyril Barbezange
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Community Service Learning
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
Decolonisation
2024-2025
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Compulsory courses
General physics
Mathematical methods and techniques
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy: locomotory system
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
- Benjamin Vervaet
- - NNB
- Marleen Verhoye
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy: internal organs
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Analytical biochemistry I
Analytical biochemistry II
- Benjamin Vervaet
- Anja Verhulst
Reproduction and Embryology
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of the organ systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
- Andy Wullaert
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
- Chris Delgado Ratto
- - NNB
Neurosciences
General microbiology
Virology
- Peter Delputte
- Kevin Ariën
- Cyril Barbezange
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
2023-2024
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Compulsory courses
General physics
Mathematical methods and techniques
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy : locomotory system
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
- Benjamin Vervaet
- - NNB
- Marleen Verhoye
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy : internal organs
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Analytical biochemistry I
Analytical biochemistry II
- Benjamin Vervaet
- Anja Verhulst
Reproduction and Embryology
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of the organ systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
- Andy Wullaert
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, model organisms, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
Neurosciences
General microbiology
Virology
- Peter Delputte
- Kevin Ariën
- Cyril Barbezange
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
- Leni Franken
- Jord Hanus
- Sarah Kuypers
- François Levrau
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Entrepreneurial Mindset
2022-2023
Model Path part 1
Compulsory courses
Physics, incl. Mathematics
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy : locomotory system
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
- Benjamin Vervaet
- - NNB
- Marleen Verhoye
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy : internal organs
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Separation and purification of biomolecules
Identification, characterization and quantification of biomolecules
- Benjamin Vervaet
- Anja Verhulst
Reproduction and Embryology
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of Organ Systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
- Andy Wullaert
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, model organisms, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
Neurosciences
General microbiology
Virology
- Peter Delputte
- Kevin Ariën
- Cyril Barbezange
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
- Kevin Absillis
- Koen De Feyter
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
- Leni Franken
- Jord Hanus
- Sarah Kuypers
- François Levrau
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
2021-2022
Model Path part 1
Compulsory courses
Physics, incl. Mathematics
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy : locomotory system
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
- Benjamin Vervaet
- - NNB
- Marleen Verhoye
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy : internal organs
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cellular Physiology
- Alain Labro
- Tommas Ellender
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Biostatistics
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology of Organ systems
Immunology
Separation and purification of biomolecules
Identification, characterization and quantification of biomolecules
- Benjamin Vervaet
- Anja Verhulst
- Geert Behets
Reproduction and Embryology
Metabolism
Enzymology
- Andy Wullaert
- - NNB
Physiology of Organ Systems
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- - NNB
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, model organisms, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Advanced Molecular Cell Biology
Physiopathology and pathology
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
Epidemiology and public health
Neurosciences
- Debby Van Dam
- Jan Verlooy
- Leen Uyttebroek
- Luc Van Nassauw
General microbiology
Virology
- Peter Delputte
- Kevin Ariën
- Cyril Barbezange
Pharmacology
General and Experimental Oncology
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
- Kevin Absillis
- Koen De Feyter
- Lore Van Praag
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
2020-2021
Model Path part 1
Compulsory courses
Physics, incl. Mathematics
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy : locomotory system
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy : internal organs
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cell Physiology
- Alain Labro
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Reproduction and Embryology
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology: Circulation lung kidney
Histology and histopathology: gastro-intestinal and endocrine system
Biostatistics
Separation and purification of biomolecules
Identification, characterization and quantification of biomolecules
- Patrick D'Haese
- Anja Verhulst
- Geert Behets
Immunology
Metabolism
- - NNB
- An Bracke
Enzymology
- - NNB
- An Bracke
Systems Physiology
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, model organisms, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Physiopathology and pathology
Neurosciences
- Debby Van Dam
- Alain Labro
- Jan Verlooy
- Leen Uyttebroek
- Luc Van Nassauw
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
General and Experimental Oncology
General microbiology
Pharmacology
Epidemiology and public health
Studium generale in biomed. sciences part 3: the clinical case and the scientific research project
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Wim Van Hul
- - NNB
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
- Kevin Absillis
- Koen De Feyter
- Lore Van Praag
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Global justice
2019-2020
Model Path part 1
Compulsory courses
Physics, incl. Mathematics
General Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Data Collection and Processing
Zoology
Anatomy : locomotory system
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 1: research in life sciences
Physics for Biomedical Research
Anatomy : internal organs
- Jan Verlooy
- Luc Van Nassauw
- Leen Uyttebroek
Organic Chemistry, incl. Laboratory Skills
Biomolecules and Cells
Histology
Model Path part 2
Compulsory courses
Cell Physiology
- Alain Labro
Cell culture and immunochemistry
Reproduction and Embryology
Molecular Biology
Histology and histopathology: Circulation lung kidney
Histology and histopathology: gastro-intestinal and endocrine system
Biostatistics
Separation and purification of biomolecules
Identification, characterization and quantification of biomolecules
Immunology
Metabolism
- Sylvia Dewilde
- An Bracke
Enzymology
- Sylvia Dewilde
- An Bracke
Systems Physiology
- Dirk Snyders
- Alain Labro
Integrated practicum: biochemistry
- Eva Geuens
- Sylvia Dewilde
- Patrick D'Haese
Studium generale in biomedical sciences part 2: research, model organisms, health and society
Model Path part 3
Compulsory courses
Physiopathology and pathology
Neurosciences
- Alain Labro
- Jan Verlooy
- Georgios A. Keliris
- Leen Uyttebroek
- Sara Van Mossevelde
- Luc Van Nassauw
Human genetics
Biomedical Imaging
Integrated practicum: molecular biology and genetics
Bioinformatics
General and Experimental Oncology
General microbiology
Pharmacology
Epidemiology and public health
Studium generale in biomed. sciences part 3: the clinical case and the scientific research project
Bachelor Thesis with internship
- Alain Labro
- Wim Van Hul
Active pluralism and interculturality
Required to choose 1 course
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
- Kevin Absillis
- Koen De Feyter
- Lore Van Praag
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau