Sciences études

During the bachelor's degree, you learn to master the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and biology on which the teaching of biomedical sciences is based.

Through a morphological approach (cytology, histology, anatomy and embryology), you learn to identify and describe the main structures and functions of intracellular organelles, the various cell types, and the anatomical tissues and structures that make up the human body.

You study the normal functioning of the human body as well as the pathophysiology of major human diseases (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, physiology, neuroscience, psychology, immunopathology, pathology...).

In parallel, you will learn about cutting-edge technologies in biomedical research (courses in methodology, instrumental analysis and radiation protection, model organisms...), therapeutic perspectives (innovative therapy, molecular diagnostics, pharmacology, clinical development), as well as ethics.

Medecine études

You're off to a good start

  • you're open to scientific problems;
  • you're rigorous and precise;
  • you're able to synthesize;
  • you're able to decompartmentalize disciplines to establish links between their content.

Teaching methods

Courses, seminars, practical work, exercise sessions and laboratories, everything is done to ensure that you master the theoretical concepts.

Organized in small groups, practical work and exercise sessions introduce you to the techniques specific to each discipline.

You learn how to use the equipment, take measurements and then interpret them. In this way, you observe, experimentally, certain laws or phenomena exposed in the theoretical lessons. You learn to recognize and represent the cells or organisms observed under the optical microscope, but also to reconstitute them in space.

Significant resources are devoted to your introduction to microscopic practice: collection of microscopic sections of human specimens, binocular microscopes, electron micrographs, multimedia learning system...

In addition to the many practical sessions in microscopy, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics... you can apply to become a "student-researcher" during your bachelor's degree. This status enables you to join a Faculty laboratory and learn the profession of researcher, working hand-in-hand with professionals in the biomedical sciences. You work on a research project, discover cutting-edge technologies, and develop your scientific approach.

Success aids

Succeeding in a year of study at university involves many challenges.

To help you meet them, we support you in developing your disciplinary, methodological and human skills... with the support of numerous professionals.

Preparatory courses, individualized help...

Discover biomedical sciences success aids

Training with an international outlook

As part of the bachelor's program, you have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester.

The destinations are varied, both in Europe (France, Spain, Sweden...) and outside Europe (USA, Canada...).

During this semester, you'll have the opportunity to continue your studies while discovering a region, a culture, a country. This great experience will enable you to gain independence, develop your employability skills, and possibly learn a foreign language.

Opportunities for training abroad continue in the master's program.

After the baccalauréat

As bachelor graduates in biomedical sciences, you can access the programs of:

organized at UNamur.

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    MSPSB142 Philosophy of biomedicine 20h th. + 15h ex.
    MSPSB140 Religious Studies 30h th.
    MMEDB272_P35277 <unknown> 26h th.
    MBIMB303 Bioethics 30h th.

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    SPHYB161 Life Science Physics I: Mechanics 45h th. + 22.5h ex.
    SPHYB162 Life Science Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Nuclear 40h th. + 12.5h ex.
    SPHYB163 Life science physics III: waves, sound, optics 20h th. + 10h ex.
    SMATB111 Mathematics 30h th. + 15h ex.
    SCHIB111 General chemistry 50h th. + 24h ex.
    SCHIB112 General solution chemistry 25h th. + 16h ex.
    MCHIB107 Organic Chemistry 45h th. + 35h ex.
    MMEDB283 Introduction to medical statistics 24h th. + 15h ex.

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    MELVB104 Introduction to scientific English (level B1 and above) 30h th.
    MELVB204 English for biomedical students (level B1+ and above) 30h th.
    MELVB300 English communication skills for biomedical students (level B2 and above) 30h th.

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    MBIMB304 Introduction to bibliographic research and the critical presentation of its results

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      SBIOB153 Biology of organisms 35h th.
      SBIOB154 Practical application of organismal biology 20h ex.
      MBIMB109 Genetics 52h th. + 17h ex.
      SBIOB157 General biology 35h th. + 22h ex.
      MBIMB201 Molecular genetics and genomics 30h th. + 30h ex.
      MPHAB202 General biochemistry 45h th.
      MPHAB203 Experimental biochemistry 25h ex.
      MMEDB222 General physiology 41h th. + 15h ex.
      MMEDB205 General Immunology 26h th.
      MBIOB262 General microbiology 15h th.
      MBIMB307 Cellular pathobiology 20h th.
      MMEDB308 Immunopathology 13h th.
      MPHAB306 Human biochemistry 60h th.
      MMEDB356 General pathology 30h th. + 15h ex.
      MBIOB361 Medical microbiology 30h th. + 12h ex.
      MMEDB331 Human Physiology 60h th. + 20h ex.
      MBIMB302 Cell growth, differentiation and death 30h th.
      MBIMB300 Neuroscience 45h th.

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      MMEDB211 Introduction to analytic equipment methodology in biomedical sciences 24h th.
      MMEDB220_P34566 Partim Medical epidemiology 18h th. + 10h ex.
      MBIMB301 Ultracentrifugation 15h th. + 5h ex.
      MMEDB352 Basic methods in cell and tissue biology 20h th. + 45h ex.
      MMEDB344 Hot topics in preclinical and clinical research 22h th.

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      SVETB112 Cytology 20h th.
      MMEDB253 Embryology 26h th.
      MMEDB113 Histology II 39h th. + 20h ex.
      MMEDB214 Biomedical Anatomy I and II 45h th.
      MMEDB226 Histology I 25h th. + 20h ex.

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      MBIMB305 Introduction to clinical development 15h th.
      MBIMB306 Innovative therapy: medical devices 20h th. + 5h ex.
      MBIMB308 Molecular diagnosis 22h th.
      MMEDB334 Elements of general pharmacology 24h th. + 8h ex.
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    SPHYB161 Life Science Physics I: Mechanics 6 45h th. + 22.5h ex.
    SPHYB162 Life Science Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism and Nuclear 5 40h th. + 12.5h ex.
    SPHYB163 Life science physics III: waves, sound, optics 3 20h th. + 10h ex.
    SMATB111 Mathematics 3 30h th. + 15h ex.
    SCHIB111 General chemistry 7 50h th. + 24h ex.
    SCHIB112 General solution chemistry 4 25h th. + 16h ex.
    MCHIB107 Organic Chemistry 7 45h th. + 35h ex.

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      SBIOB157 General biology 6 35h th. + 22h ex.

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      MBIMB201 Molecular genetics and genomics 5 30h th. + 30h ex.
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      MPHAB203 Experimental biochemistry 3 25h ex.
      MMEDB222 General physiology 6 41h th. + 15h ex.
      MMEDB205 General Immunology 3 26h th.
      MBIOB262 General microbiology 2 15h th.

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      MMEDB226 Histology I 4 25h th. + 20h ex.
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      MMEDB308 Immunopathology 2 13h th.
      MPHAB306 Human biochemistry 6 60h th.
      MMEDB356 General pathology 4 30h th. + 15h ex.
      MBIOB361 Medical microbiology 4 30h th. + 12h ex.
      MMEDB331 Human Physiology 6 60h th. + 20h ex.
      MBIMB302 Cell growth, differentiation and death 3 30h th.
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      MBIMB308 Molecular diagnosis 3 22h th.
      MMEDB334 Elements of general pharmacology 4 24h th. + 8h ex.

Les métiers des sciences biomédicales

Métiers des sciences biomédicales

Careers in biomedical sciences

Advancing research in the field of human health

The biomedical sciences open the door to many professional opportunities, mainly in the field of research, whether basic or applied, in universities, industry, teaching hospitals or government agencies.

Biomedical basic research aims to understand, through an experimental approach, how the human being functions at the cellular and molecular level. The answers it provides may one day find clinical applications.

Applied biomedical research puts the findings of basic research into practice. Its aim is to improve diagnostic and therapeutic methods. It may, for example, be aimed at the design of new vaccines, new diagnostic tests...

Clinical research is a side of applied research that consists of improving diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on data present in patients' medical records.

Alongside research, the clinical field offers many professional orientations: toxicology, nutrition, clinical biology, bioengineering, medical imaging...

I'm doing a PhD thesis in toxicology. I'm trying to understand esophageal cancer and find new targets for a therapy against this disease. I recently presented the state of my research at a conference in California.

Céline, PhD student in toxicology

Serving the pharmaceutical and biotech industry

The world of industry is not limited to research: some biomedical scientists pursue careers in drug production, quality control, medical delegation as well as regulatory affairs.

Graduates in biomedical sciences can choose to specialize in biostatistics right from the Master's level. In this way, they acquire a profile in demand by companies active in life science fields that require the processing of quantitative data (e.g. epidemiology or clinical studies).

As a clinical research assistant, I administratively manage and coordinate clinical studies, for example in anti-cancer treatments, conducted by pharmaceutical industries, international organizations or groups of physicians. I check that protocols are handled with strict respect for patients, procedures and study objectives. My colleagues and I evaluate the efficacy and tolerance of the various treatments. In addition to these tasks, we occasionally attend investigative meetings abroad in preparation for a new study at our center.

Anne-Laure, Clinical Research Assistant

Sharing and disseminating scientific advances

Thanks to training that considers the human applications of research, biomedical scientists can promote science as a real-world discipline, for example in the education sector (graduates have access to the agrégation de l'enseignement secondaire supérieur). They can also advise governmental or parastatal bodies, particularly in the field of public health.

Provided they are sensitive to development issues, they are also apt to manage biomedical projects in developing countries.

I visit university centers to inform Key Opinion Leaders about our cardiology and gynecology products. I also negotiate contracts allowing our products to appear on hospital formularies and organize regular scientific meetings.

Christian, Product specialist in the pharmaceutical industry