Biomedical Sciences focus on the study of the fundamental mechanisms of life, on the physiopathology of human diseases and on the research of new diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

Biomedical Sciences prepare the student for fundamental, applied or clinical research in multi-disciplinary teams and milieux as diverse as the university, the hospital or the industry.

The bachelor's of Biomedical Sciences prepares for the development of experimental approaches in domains such as cellular and molecular biology, nutrition, toxicology and applied or clinical Biomedical Sciences. The bachelor's programme aims at the acquisition of knowledge necessary in a profession where intellectual rigour is needed : a keen sense of observation, the capacity to understand and process data, a critical analysis of the collected data. All of these skills will be acquired thanks to the practical part of the course-work.

The bachelor's of Biomedical Sciences totals 180 credits.

The " major " of the programme consists of a basic course of 60 credits (1st year) and a specialised training course (2nd and 3rd year) of at least 90 credits.

The major is completed by a course equivalent to 30 credits, which may be an option selected from "the options menu" (more advanced studies in Biomedical Sciences) or a " minor " (an opening course in other disciplines). The course of 30 credits may be followed together with the specialised course.

The bachelor's studies enable the student to apprehend the world of the living, from a single atom to the whole of society .

A toms, molecules and the systems which govern them :

General and Organic Chemistry - Biochemistry - Applied Physics - Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics - Mathematics.

From a single cell to a human being

Morphological and Functional Approach : General Cellular and Molecular Biology, - Cytology and Histology- Anatomy - Embryology - Immunology - Physiology - Microbiology - General Pathology.

Man and society

Contextual Approach : Philosophy - Psychology.

Research experience

Statistics - Strategies and applied models - Genetic Engineering - Instrumental Analysis.

Other studies

English

During the bachelor's of Biomedical Sciences, personally selected options will give the student the opportunity to become more familiar with the different branches available at master's level.

Instead of the options, the bachelor's may also include a "minor" which will enable the student to open up new horizons.

Acquisition of the course content is evaluated in accordance with the prevailing University rules and regulations (c.f. exam reglementation). Exams are organised at the end of the course session periods (January, June) as well as in September. Evaluation of the practical tasks and work experience also take the form of ongoing evaluation.

The conditions and regular admission requirements are specified on the web page "Access to Studies": http://www.ucl.ac.be/etudes/libres/en/acces.html

The bachelor's degree entitles access to the master's of Biomedical Sciences which comprises four sections : Applied Biomedical Sciences, Clinical Biomedical Sciences, Human Nutrition and Toxicology.

Furthermore, there is sufficient homogeneity within the programmes offered by the different schools of the Faculty of Medecine (MED, FARM, DENT, SBIM, IEPR) to make re-orientation possible during the bachelor's studies by means of additional complementary courses.

Other masters offered by the Faculty of Medecine, as well as certain programmes in the Faculty of Sciences, may be accessible, subject to certain prerequisites.

President: Jean-Noël Octave, tel. 32-2-27645020

Administration Manager: Marie-France Zabus, tel. 32-2-27645031

Secretary: Laurence Bertrand et Nadine Bussy, tel. 32-2-27645020

secretaire@smed.ucl.ac.be

1st year of the Bachelor's 1 :

President of the jury : M.C. Many

Secretary of the jury : P. Depovere

2nd year of the Bachelor 2 :

President of the jury : P. Courtoy

Secretary of the jury : Th. Michiels

J.-P. Buts, P. Courtoy, M. Francaux, Ph. Hantson, E. Hermans, Y. Larondelle, Ph. Lefèvre, G. Leloup, D. Maiter, J.-N. Octave (président), J.-Chr. Renauld, A. Robert, J.-P. Thissen, R.Tonglet, Ph. Van Den Bosch Sanchez De Aguilar, Cl. Veraart, P. Wallemacq, M.-Fr. Zabus and 3 representatives of the students.

The study advisor assists the student in the elaboration of his training programme in accordance with his previous studies and his personal ambitions.

Study Advisor :

1st year : Véronique Godin (Tél. 32-2-7645078 - 7257, godin@pedm.ucl.ac.be, Centre faculté -1)

2nd year : Pascal Kienlen - Campard (Tél. 32-2-7649338, Pascal.Kienlen-Campard@farl.ucl.ac.be)

• Minor in Theology
  
• Minor in Philosophy
  
• Minor in Law
  
• Minor in Criminology
  
• Minor in Information and Communication (*)
  
• Minor in Political Sciences
  
• Minor in Sociology and Anthropology
  
• Minor in Human and Social Sciences
  
• Minor in Economics (opening)
  
• Minor in Business Studies
  
• Minor in Linguistics
  
• Minor in Hispanic Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Italian Studies (*)
  
• Minor in French Studies (*)
  
• Minor in Latin Studies
  
• Minor in Greek Studies
  
• Minor in Oriental Studies
  
• Minor in Literature Studies
  
• Minor in History
  
• Minor in Medieval Studies
  
• Minor in the Histoy of Art and Archaeology (*)
  
• Minor in Musicology
  
• Minor in Psychology and Education (*)
  
• Minor in Medication (*)
  
• Minor in Physical Activity, Health and Culture of Movement (*)
  
• Minor in Geography (*)
  
• Minor in Statistics
  
• Minor in Urban Architecture
  
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• Minor in Bio-engineering
  
• Minor in Mathematics and Mathematical Applications
  
• Minor in Gender Studies
  
• Minor in Culture and Creation
  
• Minor in European Studies
  

(*) Minor with access criteria.