Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology [120.0]

Students on the Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology programme must acquire knowledge and technical expertise which enable them to gain advanced understanding of and deal experimentally with issues relating to the structure, working and use for biotechnical purposes of living cells and their molecular components. Not only will they simply learn, but, more importantly, they will be able to learn independently

as biochemists : how macromolecules work and develop, since they are the molecular foundations of the structure, functioning and programming of living beings;
as molecular and cellular biologists : how, both as a single cell or as a component of multicellular organisms, cells interact, how they convert the special features and/or changes in their environment into biochemical and/or genetic regulation signals, how they grow, adapt, become differentiated and die.

The research focus prepares students to become researchers.Specialized courses deal with issues that are at the edge of human knowledge. There is emphasis on experimentation and academic communication, both written and oral. The programme includes a placement or training in a laboratory outside UCL, preferably abroad.

The professional focus in biotechnology enables students who wish to go on to work in industry to have the opportunity of a work placement so that they can play an active part in the work of a company in the biotechnology sector and begin to gain a reputation. The programme comprises courses on biotechnology as well as introductory courses on the creation and management of companies.

The teaching focus is a specially adapted programme designed for teachers at higher levels in secondary education.

The Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology at UCL is organized jointly

with the programme at the Facultés Universitaires Notre-dame de la Paix de Namur (FUNDP).

Both the overall structure of the programme as well as the way in which students progress is

basically the same in the two universities. However, the training activities are grouped into distinct

special subjects at each university.

The programme comprises core subjects of 75 credits, a focus (30 credits) as well as an option course of 15 credits.

Students must choose one of the following focuses : research, professional (biotechnology) or teaching.

The option courses available are : biochemistry, molecular genetics and microbial cellular physiology, plant molecular genetics and cellular physiology, animal and human molecular genetics and cellular physiology.

Wathever the focus or the options chosen, the programme of this master shall totalise 120 credits, spread over two years of studies each of 60 credits

Tronc commun

Finalité

Cours au choix

Module d'approfondissement en biochimie
Module d'approfondissement en microbiologie
Module d'approfondissement en biologie végétale
Module d'approfondissement en biologie animale et humaine
Module optionnel et conditionnel CPME
Autres cours au choix

Un des autre cours de techniques
Autres cours des modules d'approfondissement
Activités du master en sciences biomédicales de l'UCL
Activités du master BBMC des FUNDP
Activités de mise à niveau
Cours au choix complémentaires à la finalité didactique
Activités du master en chimie

Whatever focuses and option courses are chosen, the Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology gives direct access to a doctorate in science.

Master in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cell Biology [120.0] - BBMC2M

General presentation of the programme