Masters Degrees (Biotechnology And Genetic Engineering)

In the Master of Bioscience Engineering. Cellular and Genetic Engineering at KU Leuven you acquire in-depth knowledge of the molecular and cellular processes that are active in micro-organisms, plants, animals and humans, on both a qualitative and quantitative level. Read more

Genetics and recombinant DNA technology underpin major biotechnological industries in the medical and agricultural sectors including pharmaceutical, industrial and microbial biotechnology. Read more

Help solve real world problems with advanced practical knowledge underpinning modern biotechnology and molecular genetic technologies. Read more

Develop an understanding of the molecular and cellular basis of life, and its applications in health, medicine or food biosecurity, preparing you for a career in research or industry. Read more

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences includes 5 sub-teaching tracks. Biochemistry, Metabolism, and Endocrinology; Cellular Biology, Immunology, and Cancer Research; Human Genetics (and Human genetics – genetic counseling); Microbiology and Neurobiology. Read more

This Master’s in Biotechnology covers key fields such as gene therapy, drug design, genomics, proteomics, genetic engineering for plants, animals and micro-organisms, and bioinformatics. Read more

The Graduate program in Biomedical Sciences includes 5 sub-teaching tracks. Biochemistry, Metabolism, and Endocrinology; Cellular Biology, Immunology, and Cancer Research; Human Genetics (and Human genetics – genetic counseling); Microbiology and Neurobiology. Read more

The field of biotechnology has been revolutionised in the past ten years by advances in molecular biology, genome sequencing and large scale-omics profiling (including proteomics) as well as the ability to manipulate genomes via genetic modification and genome editing tools. Read more

This international Master program integrates plant biotechnology and agrofood technology within course content in order to deal with innovation challenges in agriculture. Read more

Graduates of the Agroecology and Plant Health teaching program acquire the knowledge required for dealing with agricultural and environmental issues using a multi-disciplinary approach based on ecological principles. Read more

Modern biotechnology applies novel tools and approaches to address today's global challenges. You'll learn about fundamental cellular mechanisms and genetic manipulations of biological systems and production processes. Read more

Our research aims to answer fundamental questions about how cells and organisms work at the molecular and biochemical level. We study the structures and properties of DNA, RNA and protein molecules, and how these molecules interact within cells to form complex functional networks. Read more