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Master of Biochemical Engineering Technology (programme for students started in 2023-2024 or later) (Leuven) (60 ECTS) Master of Science

 

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Direct

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Chemical Engineering)

Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)

After a bridging programme

(These programmes are only available in Dutch)

Schakelprogramma: master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Leuven)

After a preparatory programme

Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.



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 apply to 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

To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:
- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or a master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:

- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)

Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:

- Applicants who have already obtained a 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 with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.

Additional requirements

We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.

Additional information

Application evaluation

All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).

The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already obtained. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.

Application deadlines

For application deadlines, click here
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.

All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (http://www .kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions).

Students with a degree obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community

Direct

On the basis of the following degrees, or similar degrees, obtained at an institution of the Flemish Community:

  • Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Gent, Leuven, Sint-Katelijne-Waver) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)
  • Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Leuven) (Specialisation: Chemical Engineering)

Bachelor in de industriële wetenschappen (Diepenbeek) (Afstudeerrichting chemie)

After a bridging programme

(These programmes are only available in Dutch)

Schakelprogramma: master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Gent)
Schakelprogramma: master in de industriële wetenschappen: biochemie (Leuven)

After a preparatory programme

Students with an academic degree may contact the programme coordinator of the campus to have their eligibility for a preparatory programme considered.



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 apply to 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

To be eligible and to ensure an optimal match with the programme, the following admission criteria apply:
- being a holder of an honours bachelor’s degree (B.Sc., B.Tech., B.Eng., etc.) or a master's degree in a related/cognate subject area
- having a clear affinity with the major
- having a solid background in science and mathematics

Language requirements

All applicants must prove their proficiency in English. The only accepted English proficiency tests are:

- TOEFL: internet-based test (iBT) 85 (min. subscores 20)
- IELTS Academic certificate: 6.5 (min. subscores 6)
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) or Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam: 176 (min. subscores 169)

Exempted from submitting an English proficiency certificate are:

- Applicants who have already obtained a 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 with a diploma of secondary education issued by the Flemish Community.

Additional requirements

We strongly encourage our applicants to submit a GRE test as it can be an asset to the overall evaluation of their application, although it is not mandatory.

Additional information

Application evaluation

All applications will be reviewed by the Admissions Office of KU Leuven (phase 1) and the Board of Admissions of the master programme (phase 2).

The Board of Admissions carefully considers all applicants who have provided all required documents.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application file positively (which means they are convinced that there is compatibility between the master’s programme and the educational background of the applicant), the applicant will be granted direct access to the master’s programme.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the application as promising and relevant to the programme, but thinks important elements are still missing in the educational background and level of the applicant, the applicant will be eligible to start a preparatory programme. After successfully completing the preparatory programme, the applicant will be granted direct access to the master's programme. Since the master's programme's duration is only one year (60 ECTS), there is no room to introduce courses to bridge with the undergraduate programme the candidate has already obtained. Therefore most applicants need to follow a preparatory programme.

If the Board of Admissions evaluates the educational background as not suitable to guarantee a good continuation of the programme and/or the level/academic excellency as insufficient, the application will be rejected.

Application deadlines

For application deadlines, click here
Please note that these dates will be applied strictly.

All requested documents must be submitted through the online application system before the deadline in order to be eligible (http://www .kuleuven.be/english/application/instructions).

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