University of Antwerp Institute of Development Policy and Management Master of Molecular Biology Universiteitsplein 1 Antwerpen-Wilrijk BE 2610 BE   Phone: 011+32 3 820 20 09 Fax: 011+32 3 820 20 92   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.Sc.- Master of Science in Molecular Biology On Campus   The first year consists of the following units: molecular biology; biochemistry; analytical biochemistry and protein chemistry; microbial genetics and genetics of higher eukaryotes; statistics and data processing-part I -part II; immunology; microbiology; virology and parasitology; physiology (option plant or animal physiology); practical courses and visits. The second year includes a common core (advanced and applied molecular biology; advanced microbial genetics and virology; physical chemistry and structural analysis of macromolecules; social and economical aspects of biotechnology) and three specialisation courses: (i) plant production (phytopathology; bio-control of plant diseases and biofertilization; plant biodiversity); (ii) animal production (prophylaxis of infectious diseases; applied biotechnology in livestock production; livestock genetics); (iii) human health (human infectious diseases; control and prevention of human diseases; human genetics and diseases). Furthermore, students prepare a dissertation.Holders of a 4-year university degree or a 3-year university degree (provided the candidate has relevant research experience) are eligible. Priority will be given to candidates holding the degree of Medical Doctor, Veterinary Doctor or Agricultural Engineer.Candidates holding degrees in biology, biochemistry, chemistry and other scientific disciplines are also eligible. A good knowledge of English is essential. Additional language courses can be taken at the university or at language institutes. Upon successful completion of the required examinations, the programme leads to the degree of Master of Science in Molecular Biology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: