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    Biomedical Sciences

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    Leuven, BEMScIn-person2 years
    €12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    120
    Credits
    €90.00
    App fee

    Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven is a 120-credit, 2-year, in-person MSc program based in Leuven, BE. Tuition is €12,000.

    About the program

    The program focuses on scientific research supporting medicine, covering functions of healthy and diseased humans at molecular and organism levels, disease causes, prevention, bioinformatics, drug development, regulation, and intellectual property. It includes lab rotations, research tracks, an eight-month internship, and a master's thesis.

    Focus: research
    Times Higher Ed Medical and Health 2026: =40th

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months search year/orientation year (Belgium)

    €14,400.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven is €12,000 across 120 required credits.
    Is Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven online or in-person?
    Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven is offered in-person.
    How long does Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven take to complete?
    Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven is structured around 2 years and 120 credits.
    What work-permit options follow Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven?
    Post-completion work rights for Biomedical Sciences at KU Leuven: 12 months search year/orientation year (Belgium)