Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases

The Biomedical Sciences programme trains highly skilled scientists who are able to conduct research in a wide biomedical field and supervise such research in academic, clinical or industrial settings. In this specialisation, you study relevant infectious and tropical diseases, gaining practical insights into the interaction between the ecology and the disease. The focus of this programme is on research. You will spend half of your study time on practical research while doing internships and on writing a dissertation. Collaboration between the Institute for Tropical Medicine and the university laboratories provides you with the unique opportunity to participate in high-level research on HIV, malaria and other infectious and imported diseases. In addition, you are offered the opportunity to study abroad for part of the programme. Graduates often go on to work as researchers at the Institute for Tropical Medicine, or in pharmaceutical or biotech companies and university labs where tropical diseases and imported diseases in general are studied.

Program overview

Main Subject

Medicine

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master of Biomedical Sciences: Infectious and Tropical Diseases

The Biomedical Sciences programme trains highly skilled scientists who are able to conduct research in a wide biomedical field and supervise such research in academic, clinical or industrial settings. In this specialisation, you study relevant infectious and tropical diseases, gaining practical insights into the interaction between the ecology and the disease. The focus of this programme is on research. You will spend half of your study time on practical research while doing internships and on writing a dissertation. Collaboration between the Institute for Tropical Medicine and the university laboratories provides you with the unique opportunity to participate in high-level research on HIV, malaria and other infectious and imported diseases. In addition, you are offered the opportunity to study abroad for part of the programme. Graduates often go on to work as researchers at the Institute for Tropical Medicine, or in pharmaceutical or biotech companies and university labs where tropical diseases and imported diseases in general are studied.

Admission Requirements

IELTS

6.5+

TOEFL

80+

More information about admission and enrolment is on https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/study/programmes/all-programmes/master-infectious-diseases-research/programme-info/

Program Duration

2 Years

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition Fee

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

1,115 EUR

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

-

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

5,800 EUR

Other Expenses

-

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.