Master of Bioethics (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
After admission procedure
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de farmaceutische zorg (Leuven)
- Master in de geneeskunde (Leuven)
- Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (Leuven)
- Master in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
- Master in de rechten (Leuven)
- Master in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Leuven)
- Master in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
- Master in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
- Master in samenleving, recht en religie (Leuven)
- Master of Biomedical Sciences (Leuven)
- Master of Philosophy (Leuven)
- Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (Leuven)
- Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Leuven)
- Master of Society, Law and Religion (Leuven)
- Master of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven)
After an abridged programme
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de farmaceutische zorg (na toelating) (
Leuven, 58 sp. )
, the following degrees are accepted:
- Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (na toelating) (Leuven)
- After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de psychologie (na toelating) ( Leuven, 60 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
Additional information
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal access to higher education for qualified European and non-European students. The programme will assess student applications individually on the basis of their previous academic record, their experience in the field of health care and their letter of motivation. Some students may be asked to complete a (telephone) interview.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file.
Only holders of a Master's degree will be accepted to the programme.
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:
- TOEFL: minimum overall score of 92 (internet-based), 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer- based).
- IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5
Students who want to apply have to fill in the Eligibility screening form and add a motivation letter.
(all information on the website)
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
Only holders of a master's degree will be accepted to the programme.Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: minimum overall score of 92 (internet-based), 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer- based).
- IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5
The following applicants are exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate:
- Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants whose previous studies were successfully completed in English.
Additional information
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal access to higher education for qualified European and non-European students. The programme will assess student applications individually on the basis of their previous academic record, their experience in the field of health care and their letter of motivation. Some students may be asked to complete a (telephone) interview.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file.
Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
After admission procedure
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- Master in de biomedische wetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de farmaceutische zorg (Leuven)
- Master in de geneeskunde (Leuven)
- Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (Leuven)
- Master in de pedagogische wetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de psychologie (Leuven)
- Master in de rechten (Leuven)
- Master in de revalidatiewetenschappen en de kinesitherapie (Leuven)
- Master in de tandheelkunde (Leuven)
- Master in de theologie en de religiewetenschappen (Leuven)
- Master in de wijsbegeerte (Leuven)
- Master in samenleving, recht en religie (Leuven)
- Master of Biomedical Sciences (Leuven)
- Master of Philosophy (Leuven)
- Master of Psychology: Theory and Research (Leuven)
- Master of Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy (Leuven)
- Master of Society, Law and Religion (Leuven)
- Master of Theology and Religious Studies (Leuven)
After an abridged programme
On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:
- After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de farmaceutische zorg (na toelating) (
Leuven, 58 sp. )
, the following degrees are accepted:
- Master in de geneesmiddelenontwikkeling (na toelating) (Leuven)
- After successfully completing the abridged programme: Master in de psychologie (na toelating) ( Leuven, 60 sp. ) , the following degrees are accepted:
Additional information
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal access to higher education for qualified European and non-European students. The programme will assess student applications individually on the basis of their previous academic record, their experience in the field of health care and their letter of motivation. Some students may be asked to complete a (telephone) interview.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file.
Only holders of a Master's degree will be accepted to the programme.
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:
- TOEFL: minimum overall score of 92 (internet-based), 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer- based).
- IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5
Students who want to apply have to fill in the Eligibility screening form and add a motivation letter.
(all information on the website)
Students with a degree not obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community
Students who did not obtain their previous degree(s) at an institution of the Flemish Community should submit an application via the Admissions Office: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/.
You can find a list of core documents, which should be submitted with every application, here: https://www.kuleuven.be/english/application/requesteddocuments.
Diploma requirements
Only holders of a master's degree will be accepted to the programme.Language requirements
All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The accepted English proficiency tests are:- TOEFL: minimum overall score of 92 (internet-based), 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer- based).
- IELTS Academic: minimum overall score of 6.5
The following applicants are exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate:
- Applicants who have obtained a previous diploma (secondary or higher education) taught in English in Australia, English-speaking Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States of America;
- Applicants whose previous studies were successfully completed in English.
Additional information
The admission policy is intended to ensure equal access to higher education for qualified European and non-European students. The programme will assess student applications individually on the basis of their previous academic record, their experience in the field of health care and their letter of motivation. Some students may be asked to complete a (telephone) interview.
Admission decisions are based upon evaluation of a complete application file.
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Truncus Communis
All courses are obligatory.
Students who obtained a credit for "Ethics and Law in Biomedical Research (B-KUL-E07U9A)", do not have to take the course "Research ethics" (B-KUL-E0H77A).4 ECTS Foundations of Bioethics E09O2A staff 3 ECTS Law and Healthcare E0D99A staff 4 ECTS Clinical Bioethics training E0G89A staff 4 ECTS Public Health Ethics and Ethics in Health Policy E09O0A staff 4 ECTS Ethical Issues in End-of-Life Care E09O1A staff 4 ECTS Human Genetics, Ethics and Policy E09O3A staff- P.Borry (coordinator)
- K.Dierickx
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Research Ethics
Students choose one course "Research Ethics".
3 ECTS Research Ethics (sem1) E0J60A staff 3 ECTS Research Ethics (sem2) E0H77A staff
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Research
All courses are obligatory.
4 ECTS Seminar Interdisciplinary Research in Bioethics E02E8D staff 18 ECTS Research Manuscript E02E9B staff
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Electives
Based on their background, students choose courses for a minimum of 12 credits after consultation with the programme coordinator.
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