Master Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases at University of Antwerp

The Master of Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases (Research) provides a unique broad view of infectious and tropical diseases, from the gene to the ecosystem. In the Infectious and Tropical Diseases specialisation, you acquire a good understanding of various aspects of host-parasite interaction (immunology, pathology, clinical aspects) and learn to recognise patterns in the epidemiology of (tropical) diseases as well as to relate them to ecological conditions, and on this basis you also learn to evaluate or propose strategies for disease control.

The programme does not focus on acquiring clinical skills, as this is covered in medicine and pharmacy, but prepares you to conduct technological or scientific research in a clinical context. You learn to describe and analyse a tropical biomedical scientific problem independently, to report on it and to propose solutions, which may contribute to product development in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, such as vaccine research, drug screening and diagnostics.

Through its unique collaboration with the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM), the University of Antwerp is able to offer you a state-of-the-art Master’s degree. Courses and research are organised over 4 semesters. During the second semester you will gain practical research skills in the Integrated Research Practica. The project proposal and the Master’s research project and thesis last 7 months and offer you the opportunity to participate in research projects in leading laboratories and institutes. In completing the research projects, you will gain practical experience in scientific research and learn to analyse data, write reports and give oral presentations.

Start: September 2020

Application deadline:
EEA national: 15 May 2020
Non-EEA national: End of February 2020

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Master Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases at University of Antwerp - Course Content

The Master in Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases carries a workload of 120 ECTS-credits. This two-year study programme is full-time and runs from the end of September till July each year. Examinations take place in January and June. Students who do not pass are deferred to the second session of examinations in September.

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Career

A Master’s degree in Infectious and tropical diseases offers graduates many career opportunities.
 

In general, graduates will find employment in/at:

• research institutes (fundamental research in the various areas of infectious and tropical diseases, epidemiology and drug research)
• pharmaceutical industry (research and development)
• science, industry and healthcare sectors (policy and management positions)
• clinical settings (clinical research associate)
   

Some graduates have been selected for prestigious PhD programmes at leading institutions in Europe and the US. About 25% of graduates find PhD positions at one of the participating research institutes in Antwerp.

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Admission

You need an academic bachelor’s degree in the field of life sciences with a strong focus om Biomedical Sciences. Basic knowledge of microbiology and immunology is required.
 

You are required to demonstrate proficiency in English.
 

It is possible to apply while you are in the final year of your academic bachelor programme.
 

The online application module opens on 1 December 2017 and closes on 15 February 2018 (non-EEA students) and 15 April 2018 (EEA-students).

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Why this university?

Let our students tell you why!

Blake Alexander Simmons (USA) - M.Sc. in Biology – Biodiversity: Conservation and Restoration
“This study programme can be considered as pretty international, since almost half of my fellow students are from abroad. I think it’s a great enrichment if you have so much different knowledge and many points of view around. This study experience will certainly make me a better biologist.”

Cyril France (Ghana) - M.Sc. in Development Evaluation and Management
“The study programme is well structured and followed by students from all over the world, which brings a lot of diversity in the classroom.”

Julia Port (Germany) – M.Sc. in Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
“Compared to other European programmes on infectious and tropical diseases, UAntwerp offers courses on broader subject areas such as public health, healthcare, statistics and epidemiology.”

Juliana Pinheiro Maia (Brazil) - M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Business Administration
“The cases we cover are international and not only considered from a European point of view. The teaching level is very high and the system itself is tough, since there is only one exam at the end of each term.”

Phui San Cheong (Malaysia) – M.Sc. in Computer Science: Computer Networks and Distributed Systems
“The course is quite challenging. The Lecturers expect a lot from the students, so it’s important that you have the required academic background before starting your studies here.”

Slaviša Milovanovi? (Serbia) – M.Sc. in Physics
“UAntwerp has one of the most productive research groups and finest experts.”

Zeynep Savran (Turkey) – M.Sc. in Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
“The thing I like the most in Belgium is how respectful people are for each other, regardless religion or political ideology, for instance. They have respect for diversity, I would say.”

Read all testimonials at: www.uantwerp.be/internationaldegreestudent/testimonials
 

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