Biochemistry and Biotechnology Ghent University

Overview

Competence earned with this Biochemistry and Biotechnology programme at Ghent University:

The students are also initiated in the interesting world of bioinformatics. The training in biochemistry and biotechnology also has a social dimension: to apply research and knowledge in favour of humanity and society. This social involvement is reflected in research on the origin and treatment of all kinds of illnesses (such as cancer, chronic inflammation and metabolic diseases), research on the improvement of plants (sustainable food production, production of food with improved nutritional quality, production of biofuels) and research on the use of micro-organisms in certain chemical processes (detoxification of contaminants). There is a close interaction between education and research in the biochemistry and biotechnology programme, based on a strong and world-famous research tradition of the three departments involved.

The master’s programme of biochemistry and biotechnology offers courses in English and Dutch. It is possible to choose a complete curriculum of English courses. The two-year master’s programme (120 credits) consists of four modules of 30 credits each:

• common general courses (general, broadening),
• major course package (specialising),
• minor course package (broadening),
• master dissertation (practical training).