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QUALIblood develops a blood test to assess a woman's eligibility for the contraceptive pill

A team from QUALIblood, a University of Namur spin-off and the Department of Pharmacy has developed a blood test that assesses the risk of developing thrombosis. It is specifically aimed at women wishing to take a contraceptive pill or hormone treatment for the menopause. The development of this test and its availability to healthcare professionals is a world first!
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Medical students take action to raise awareness of alcohol consumption

From 13 to 17 March 2023, the Cercle Médecine is organising a week to raise awareness of addiction and alcohol consumption. Various activities are proposed. The organisers want to make some students aware of their consumption.
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Specialization in general medicine: the UNamur, supported by professionals in the sector, claims its necessity

On Thursday March 16, 2023, the Government of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation debated the file of authorization requests for higher education. The UNamur reveals elements supporting the merits of its request to organize specialization in medicine general. Six questions to better understand.
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The UNamur students demystify science like Fred and Jamy, in English

As part of the English course of the Bachelor in Science and Medicine, students are introduced to the oral popularisation of scientific concepts. This year, these future biologists, chemists, geologists/geographers or pharmacists expressed themselves in the form of videos inspired by the famous French science popularisation programme, "C'est pas sorcier". A competition to choose the best video has been launched as part of the Printemps des sciences.
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The Teddy Bear Clinic: pharma students demystify the medical world for children

On their own initiative, five masters’ students from the UNamur pharmacy department slipped into the shoes of 'Teddybearologists' as part of the 'Teddy Bear Clinic', an event organised by UCLouvain. They played the role of pharmacists, recommending treatments for children's teddy bears and explaining the role of their future profession.
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The Molecular Physiology Research Unit (URPhyM)

The Molecular Physiology Research Unit (URPhyM) addresses several fundamental research topics in normal and pathological molecular physiology in the Departments of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Biomedical Sciences.
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Service to society

You will find details of the various community service activities on the pages of the departments, laboratories and research units, but here are the major service orientations of the Faculty of Medicine.
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Organization

The Faculty of Medicine comprises 4 departments. It is managed by various advisory and decision-making bodies. It has services common to the entire faculty.
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Helping you succeed in medical school

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.
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Helping you succeed in medicine

Preparatory courses From the beginning of November, the University of Namur is offering preparatory courses for the medical entrance exam.These courses are devoted to the revision of the four scientific subjects (mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology), and a preparation for the "Communication and critical analysis of information" section. These courses are also designed to teach you to master the specific techniques of this type of MCQ (multiple-choice questionnaire)-based test. Practically, in each discipline, the program offers many opportunities to practice this type of question, and a module is devoted to how to prepare for and answer MCQs. This is a non-obligatory aid that also requires a personal investment to prepare you for the competition. Two sessions are offered throughout the year. Read more Contact Academic Advisor Florine Oldenhove +32 (0)81 72 43 61 conseiller.medecine@unamur.be Pedagogical advisors Catherine Goffin and Amélie Bouton +32 (0)81 72 57 27 et +32 (0)81 72 43 39 methodo.medecine@unamur.be Pedagogical coordinator Caroline Canon +32 (0)72 42 31 caroline.canon@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté de médecine See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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Aids to success in Biomedical Sciences

Preparatory courses Discover university education and life at UNamur while revising the subjects essential for your future training.To get your first year of study off to a good start, UNamur is offering a program of preparatory courses in mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry and university work methodology during the last two weeks of August.Among these subjects, physics and chemistry are compulsory. You select 2 other subjects from mathematics, biology or university work methodology.These courses enable you to: revise knowledge acquired in high school; perfect your working methods thanks to advice from teachers and specific study methods courses; meet assistants and professors on a more informal basis before the start of the academic year; discover the university (its infrastructure and services); create your first links with other students. Discover the preparatory course program Contact Academic Advisor Florine Oldenhove +32 (0)81 72 43 61 conseiller.medecine@unamur.be Pedagogical advisors Catherine Goffin and Amélie Bouton +32 (0)81 72 57 27 et +32 (0)81 72 43 39 methodo.medecine@unamur.be Pedagogical coordinator Manon Chatillon +32 (0)72 43 22 manon.chatillon@unamur.be Image Les études en Faculté de médecine See content Image Etudier à l'UNamur See content Image Vie du campus See content
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