Overview
The Biology MSc program from Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) key facts:
Biology is by nature a multifaceted science. Today’s biologists face a growing number of research challenges, such as the link between global change and the ongoing biodiversity crisis, or the emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria. The Biology program is offered by Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB).
Career opportunities:
- Ecology & Biodiversity: expert staff teach up-to-date knowledge on individual organisms, populations, species, communities and ecosystems, backed up by their active research experience in biodiversity, vertebrate and invertebrate ecology, evolutionary ecology, biogeography, plant ecology, plant-animal interactions, conservation genetics of populations, and nature management.
- Molecular & Cellular Life Sciences: the study of animal and plant development, microbiology, cell signalling pathways, cancer biology, stem cell biology, human biology, virology, and immunology.
- Erasmus Mundus Master's Course in Tropical Biodiversity & Ecosystems (TROPIMUNDO): we bring together top institutes and universities with long-standing worldwide expertise in tropical rainforests and woodlands and in tropical coastal ecosystems.
Regardless of your chosen graduation option, we are keen to properly prepare you for your scientific career. Therefore, our graduation options share a number of course units to develop your skills in indispensable aspects of scientific research:
- Master’s Thesis in Biology
- Project Writing
- Professional Internship
- Integrated Practicals and/or Field Excursions.
Accreditation
All degree programs offered by VUB are accredited by the Dutch-Flemish Accreditation Organisation (NVAO), ensuring that they meet the highest predefined quality standards. Alongside this official quality control system, VUB has an internal Quality Control Commission in charge of permanently monitoring the quality of education.
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Courses include:
Biology: Ecology and Biodiversity (incl. tracks in Ecology & Evolution, Global Change or Herpetology)
Biology: Molecular and Cellular Life sciences
Biology: Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Tropimundo, start at Brussels
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Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
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Language
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Campus Location
- Brussels, Belgium
Disciplines
Biology Biodiversity & Conservation Ecology View 4 other Masters in Biodiversity & Conservation in BelgiumExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
If you don't have a Flemish degree, you will need to submit an online application for permission to study.
For all graduation options except EMMC TROPIMUNDO:- If you have a Flemish bachelor's degree in biology, you can enrol directly in the Master in Biology.
- If you have a different Flemish academic bachelor in science, applied science or life sciences, you will need to contact the Learning Path Counsellor.
- If you have a non-Flemish academic bachelor in science, applied science or life sciences, you will need to submit an online application.
For the EMMC TROPIMUNDO, only candidates who have applied to and have been accepted by the TROPIMUNDO consortium in accordance with its specific students' application and selection criteria are eligible.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4800 EUR / year≈ 4800 EUR / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals1182 EUR / year≈ 1182 EUR / year
Living costs
Brussels
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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