A bachelor aiming at the Master of Molecular and Cellular Biophysics should:
- have a strong interest in the structure-function relation of biomolecules;
- have a strong interest in the understanding of the behaviour of molecules in the living cell;
- have a sound theoretical and practical basic knowledge of physics, chemistry, biochemistry and biology;
- dispose of the general skills concerning laboratory work and statistical data analysis, presenting and reporting, retrieving and assimilating information, computing and project oriented working;
- be able to - through guided independent learning with a gradually decreasing support - study and report on a specific scientific sub-area.

The basic knowledge is defined on the basis of international handbooks:
- Physics : R.Serway & J.Jewett, Physics for Scientists and Engineers(6th ed)
- Mathematics: C. Neuhauser, Calculus for Biology and Medicine(2nd ed)
- Chemistry: J.R. Holium, Fundamentals of general, organic and biological chemistry (6th ed)
- Biology: Solomon, Berg & Martin, Biology
- Biochemistry: Garrett & Grisham, Biochemistry (3rd ed) of Van Holde & Ahern, Biochemistry (3rd ed)

 

Academiejaar  2011-2012

Direct access:
Students having one of the following bachelor degrees of the KULeuven or an equivalent degree obtained at another university
- Bachelor of Science in de biochemie en biotechnologie
- Bachelor of Science in de chemie, met minor biochemie en biotechnologie of minor fysica
- Bachelor of Science in de fysica, met minor biowetenschappen
- Bachelor of Science in de biologie, met minor biofysica en bio-ingenieurswetenschappen of minor biochemie en biotechnologie
- Bachelor of Science in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen

Other applications are evaluated on an individual basis.

We expect all students to have a basic knowledge, although small deficiencies can be remedied with a set of introductory courses, mainly during the first semester. The additional courses depend on the student's background. The approval of the study program is done by the academic responsible for the ISP (Individual Study Programme)..

Except for native speakers, students should present proof of a test of English proficiency (TOEFL / IELTS...).
TOEFL (Computer-based test 213 pt., Internet-based test 79 - 80 pt., Paper-based test 550 pt.) or IELTS (6.5 - 7 pt.)


Additional information
In order to gauge whether the expected entry level matches your curriculum, we require that you submit a complete transcript of your academic records.
(1) A complete list of course titles for which you have obtained a credit should be part of this. Indicate the course size (in ECTS-credits).
(2) Also indicate the result you obtained, preferably according to the ECTS-scale; if a different scale is used, please provide an summary explanation on the meaning of the scores.
(3) For the courses that you deem most relevant as a preparation for the master that you are considering, provide a shot (about one half to one page) description according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS-study guide.

 

Academiejaar  2012-2013

Direct access:
Students having one of the following bachelor degrees of the KULeuven or an equivalent degree obtained at another university
- Bachelor of Science in de biochemie en biotechnologie
- Bachelor of Science in de chemie, met minor biochemie en biotechnologie of minor fysica
- Bachelor of Science in de fysica, met minor biowetenschappen
- Bachelor of Science in de biologie, met minor biofysica en bio-ingenieurswetenschappen of minor biochemie en biotechnologie
- Bachelor of Science in de bio-ingenieurswetenschappen

Other applications are evaluated on an individual basis.

We expect all students to have a basic knowledge, although small deficiencies can be remedied with a set of introductory courses, mainly during the first semester. The additional courses depend on the student's background. The approval of the study program is done by the academic responsible for the ISP (Individual Study Programme).


PROOF OF PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH

Applicants who are non-native speakers of English must provide evidence of English language proficiency.
* Applicants with a KU Leuven degree: Applicants that already successfully completed an English-taught programme at K.U.Leuven, do not have to take an English proficiency test.
* Applicants with a university degree earned in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom or the USA: the certified diploma and transcripts suffice, provided they confirm that the entire university study was completed in English. Absolutely no other diplomas will be accepted as evidence even if the applicant has followed an exclusively English-taught programme.
* Other applicants should submit a satisfactory score on an internationally recognized test of English language proficiency:TOEFL (minimum score 575 paper-based, 233 computer-based, 90 internet-based) or IELTS (minimum score 7). No other proficiency tests will be accepted, and absolutely no application will be considered without such a test certificate.

CREDENTIALS REGARDING PRIOR EDUCATION

For applicants from outside Belgium, comparability of the diploma is not always easily established.

Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas are required for all applicants. These documents also suffice for applicants from
* universities that have an exchange agreement with the Faculty of Science of KU Leuven
* universities that are in the global top 200 in the most recent Times Higher Education or QS rankings

Additional documentation is required for applicants from other universities as it is impossible for us to reliably assess the comparability. In those cases the admission board will take a positive decision only if supporting information is provided:
* a complete list of course titles for which you have obtained a credit should be part of this. Indicate the course size (in ECTS-credits) and the result you obtained, preferably according to the ECTS-scale; if a different scale is used, please provide an summary explanation on the meaning of the scores.
* for the courses that you deem most relevant as a preparation for the master that you are considering, provide a short (about one half to one page) description according to the standard guidelines for an ECTS-study guide.

The Admissions Board evaluates all applications and has the final say on the admissibility of the student, taking into account the relevant information.

 

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