-Major in Human Health
-Major in Plant Production
-Major in Animal Production
Programme content:This Master programme aims at strengthening and updating the theoretical and practical skills of young scientists from developing countries who are already involved in either human or animal health care, or agricultural research. After two years of study, participants should have acquired the ability to cope with a wide range of scientific problems and challenges and the intellectual tools needed to develop a molecular biological approach to tackle the problems their country is facing. The first year of this Master programme consists of the following units that must be followed by all participants: Molecular Biology; Biochemistry; Analytical Biochemistry and protein chemistry; microbial genetics and Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes; Mathematics and Statistics; Bioinformatics; Immunology; Microbiology; Virology and Parasitology; Physiology (plant or animal physiology option); practical courses and visits. The academic year consists of two semesters and exams are organised at the end of each semester. Although there are some lectures in the second semester, students spend most of their time in research laboratories where they are acquainted with basic and advanced laboratory practice. Visits to various labs of Flemish universities and research institutes are also organised in the second semester. These visits are intended to inform the participants about the research that is being conducted in Flanders in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, and to allow them to identify a topic for a dissertation in the second year of the programme.
In the second year the participants first follow common core courses (Advanced and Applied Molecular Biology; Advanced Microbial Genetics and Virology; Physical Chemistry and Structural Analysis of Macromolecules; Social and Economical Aspects of Biotechnology) and one of three specialisation core courses: (i) Plant Production (Phytopathology; Bio-Control of Plant Diseases and Biofertilisation; Plant Biodiversity); (ii) Animal Production (Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases of Farm Animals; Applied Biotechnology in Livestock Production; Livestock Genetics); (iii) human health (human infectious diseases; Control and Prevention of Human Diseases; Human Genetics and Diseases). Furthermore, students prepare a dissertation which is a very important part of the programme; half of the study credits of the second year are allocated to it. The master dissertation consists of an original research work that is to be submitted in writing and defended before a jury and an audience. Preferentially, participants should choose a topic that is relevant to the further development of their research activities in their home country.
Admission requirements:
-Major in Plant Production
-Major in Animal Production
Programme content:This Master programme aims at strengthening and updating the theoretical and practical skills of young scientists from developing countries who are already involved in either human or animal health care, or agricultural research. After two years of study, participants should have acquired the ability to cope with a wide range of scientific problems and challenges and the intellectual tools needed to develop a molecular biological approach to tackle the problems their country is facing. The first year of this Master programme consists of the following units that must be followed by all participants: Molecular Biology; Biochemistry; Analytical Biochemistry and protein chemistry; microbial genetics and Genetics of Higher Eukaryotes; Mathematics and Statistics; Bioinformatics; Immunology; Microbiology; Virology and Parasitology; Physiology (plant or animal physiology option); practical courses and visits. The academic year consists of two semesters and exams are organised at the end of each semester. Although there are some lectures in the second semester, students spend most of their time in research laboratories where they are acquainted with basic and advanced laboratory practice. Visits to various labs of Flemish universities and research institutes are also organised in the second semester. These visits are intended to inform the participants about the research that is being conducted in Flanders in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, and to allow them to identify a topic for a dissertation in the second year of the programme.
In the second year the participants first follow common core courses (Advanced and Applied Molecular Biology; Advanced Microbial Genetics and Virology; Physical Chemistry and Structural Analysis of Macromolecules; Social and Economical Aspects of Biotechnology) and one of three specialisation core courses: (i) Plant Production (Phytopathology; Bio-Control of Plant Diseases and Biofertilisation; Plant Biodiversity); (ii) Animal Production (Prophylaxis of Infectious Diseases of Farm Animals; Applied Biotechnology in Livestock Production; Livestock Genetics); (iii) human health (human infectious diseases; Control and Prevention of Human Diseases; Human Genetics and Diseases). Furthermore, students prepare a dissertation which is a very important part of the programme; half of the study credits of the second year are allocated to it. The master dissertation consists of an original research work that is to be submitted in writing and defended before a jury and an audience. Preferentially, participants should choose a topic that is relevant to the further development of their research activities in their home country.
Admission requirements:
- Holders of a four-year university degree or a three-year
university degree (provided the candidate has relevant
research experience) are eligible.
- Priority is given to candidates of developing countries
holding the degree of Medical Doctor, Veterinary Doctor
or Agricultural Engineer.
- Candidates holding degrees in Biology, Biochemistry,
Chemistry and other scientific disciplines related to life
sciences are also eligible.
- A good knowledge of English is a prerequisite. Proof of
proficiency in English (TOEFL or equivalent test) has to be
provided if previous studies were in a different language.
Type of diploma: Master ’s degree.
Period: September 2007 - September 2009
Language: English
Number of VLIR scholarships: 13
Deadline of Application: February 1, 2007
Scholarship Coverage: Monthly allowance of €919 (to cover room and board, individual transport and personal expenses);
Monthly allowance of €57 for the spouse/ official partner and per dependent child (whether they stay in Belgium or not)
Fee for educational materials: €275 (per academic year)
Settlement expenses: €500 (non-recurrent payment)
Fee covering postage costs of educational materials: €275 (non-recurrent payment)
One economy class return airline ticket (per academic year – arrangements for initial international travel to Belgium will be handled by VLIR; all other travel arrangements will be made by the host university)
Insurance (the host university provides medical, third party liability, accident, travel and repatriation insurance)
Annual tuition fees(the host university will cover the annual tuition fee,
up to €80)
Promoters: Prof. P. De Baetselier (Vrije Universiteit
Brussel), Prof. B. Goddeeris (K.U.Leuven),
Prof. E. Van Marck (UA)
Contact
Prof. E. Van Driessche
Scientific-Administrative Coordinator
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
≈ +32 (0)2 629 19 56 or +32 (0)2 629 18 63
Δ +32 (0)2 629 18 60
ipmb@vub.ac.be
rwillems@vub.ac.be
edvandri@vub.ac.be
ipmb.vub.ac.be
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