In the event of the divergence between the different linguistic versions of the present conditions, the French version shall prevail
Decree of 7 November 2013 defining the landscape of higher education and the academic organization of studies.
The admission requirements must be met prior to enrolment in the University.
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- > Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree
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- > Access based on validation of professional experience
- > Access based on application
- > Admission and Enrolment Procedures for general registration
Specific access requirements
As this program is taught in English, no prior proof of French language proficiency is required except for the didactic purpose.
The student is assumed to have a minimum level of B2 in English within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Proof of English level is required for non-Belgian diploma holders.
Students wishing to apply for admission are invited to consult the academic criteria for the evaluation of applications.
Students wishing to access the teaching aim must provide proof of a level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference).
University Bachelors | |||
| Diploma | Special Requirements | Access | Remarks |
| UCLouvain Bachelors | |||
| CHIM1BA - Bachelier en sciences chimiques | Access based on application | ||
| BIOL1BA - Bachelier en sciences biologiques | Direct access | ||
| SBIM1BA | Direct access | ||
| Direct access | |||
| (unknown URL) | Direct access | Le choix des cours de 1ère année de master pourrait être adapté en fonction de la formation antérieure. | |
| (unknown URL) | Direct access | Le choix des cours de 1ère année de master pourrait être adapté en fonction de la formation antérieure. | |
| Others Bachelors of the French speaking Community of Belgium | |||
| Bachelier en sciences chimiques | Access based on application | ||
| Direct access | |||
| Bachelier en sciences de l'ingénieur - orientation bioingénieur | Access with additional training | ||
| Bachelier en sciences biomédicales | Direct access | Le choix des cours de 1ère année de master pourrait être adapté en fonction de la formation antérieure. | |
| Bachelors of the Dutch speaking Community of Belgium | |||
| Bachelor in biologie | Access based on application | ||
Bachelors in de biochemie en de biotechnologie Bachelor in biologie | Access based on application | ||
| Foreign Bachelors | |||
| Access based on application | |||
Non university Bachelors | |||
> Find out more about links (https://uclouvain.be/fr/etudier/passerelles) to the university | |||
| Diploma | Access | Remarks | |
| BA - technologue de laboratoire médical - HE - crédits supplémentaires entre 45 et 60 BA en agronomie (techniques et gestion agricoles) - EPS - crédits supplémentaires entre 45 et 60 BA en agronomie (toutes orientations) - HE - crédits supplémentaires entre 45 et 60 BA en chimie (biochimie, biotechnologie, chimie appliquée) - EPS - crédits supplémentaires entre 45 et 60 BA en chimie (biochimie, biotechnologie, chimie appliquée, environnement) - HE - crédits supplémentaires entre 45 et 60 | Les enseignements supplémentaires éventuels peuvent être consultés dans le module complémentaire. | Type court | |
Holders of a 2nd cycle University degree | |||
| Diploma | Special Requirements | Access | Remarks |
| "Licenciés" | |||
| Direct access | |||
| Masters | |||
| Direct access | |||
Holders of a non-University 2nd cycle degree | |||
Access based on validation of professional experience
> See the website Valorisation des acquis de l'expérience
It is possible to gain admission to all masters courses via the validation of professional experience procedure.
Access based on application
The first step in the procedure is to submit a file online ( see https://uclouvain.be/en/study/inscriptions/futurs-etudiants.html).
It is important to be aware of the academic criteria for the evaluation of applications beforehand.
Students who wish to be admitted on the basis of a dossier are invited to consult the criteria for the evaluation of application.