Master Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences at the University of Antwerp

Neurosciences is one of the key research domains of the University of Antwerp, where internationally recognised institutes and research clusters perform fundamental and applied research. The Master of Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences offers you a broad range of neuroscientific courses, from Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience over Computational and System Neuroscience to Behavioural and Cognitive Neuroscience.

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Master Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences: Study Content

In the Master of Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences you study the underlying neuronal structures and mechanisms of behaviour and memory as well as the diagnosis,
appearance and pathogenesis of various neurological and psychiatric disorders.

The programme does not focus on acquiring clinical skills, as this aspect is covered in medicine and pharmacy. However, it prepares you to conduct technological or scientific research in a clinical context. Depending on your research question, you will make use of behaviour observation, neurochemical, molecular biological, electro-physiological and microscopic
techniques, or imaging techniques, which reveal the living brain and its functions in a non-invasive way.

Through collaboration with internationally recognised institutes and research clusters like the VIB-UAntwerp Centre for Molecular Neurology and the Institute Born Bunge, the University of Antwerp is able to offer you a state-of-the-art Master’s degree.

During the second and third semester you can obtain a Laboratory Animal Science certificate (FELASA C) allowing you to perform or participate in animal experiments. The Project Proposal and the Master’s thesis with Internship last 7 months and offer you the opportunity to participate in
research projects in leading laboratories and institutes in Belgium or abroad.

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Master Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences: Career

A Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences offers you many career opportunities. About 30% of graduates find PhD positions at one of the participating research institutes in Antwerp or abroad. Some graduates have been selected for prestigious PhD programmes at leading schools in Europe and the US.

In general, as a graduate you will work in/as:

• Fundamental research in the various areas of infectious and tropical diseases, epidemiology and drug research at universities and research institutes
• Research and development in the pharmaceutical industry
• Policy and management positions in science, industry and healthcare sector
• Clinical Research Associate in hospitals or other clinical settings

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Master Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences: Admission requirements

To start in the Master of Biomedical Sciences you need to have obtained a Bachelor of Science (minimum 180 ECTS credits) in the field of life sciences with a strong focus on biomedical
sciences, and proven knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology. Basic knowledge of Microbiology, Immunology and Epidemiology is also required.

If your degree was not issued by a recognised educational institution in Belgium or the Netherlands, you will also have to provide evidence of your level of English.

You can do this in two ways:

• by proving that you took classes in English for at least one academic year during your Bachelor or Master degree. The selection committee may require additional proof of your command of English.
• by submitting your results on a TOEFL or IELTS language test, with the following minimum scores:
  • paper-based TOEFL: minimum 550
  • internet-based TOEFL: minimum 80
  • IELTS: minimum total score of 6.5 and minimum score of 6.0 for each individual component
  • Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR): minimum B2.

Results obtained on other language tests will not be accepted.

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Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences - Impressions of your Masters study

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Overview of Masters programmes - University of Antwerp

		Applied Ecohydrology (MAEH) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Applied Economic Sciences: Economic Policy
		Asia - Europe Cultural Curatorship Studies (Postgraduate programme)
		Biology
		Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases
		Biomedical Sciences: Neurosciences
		Bioscience Engineering: Sustainable Urban Bioscience Engineering
		Business Economics
		Business Engineering: Financial Engineering
		Chemistry
		Computer Science
		Development Evaluation and Management (Advanced Master)
		Digital Business Engineering
		Digital Text Analysis
		Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology
		Energy and Climate (Postgraduate programme)
		Epidemiology (MEPI)
		Globalisation and Development (Advanced Master)
		Governance and Development (Advanced Master)
		Laws (LL.M)
		Leading International Vaccinology Education (LIVE) (Erasmus Mundus)
		Linguistics and Literary Studies
		Physics
		Political Science
		Postgraduate of Epidemiology
		Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy
		Water Sustainability: Integrating Technology- and Nature-based Solutions (Think Water) (Advanced Master)

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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, morethan in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.

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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

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