Master 120 in Molecular Microbiology

The study of microbes is crucial to meeting future challenges in human and animal health (multi-drug resistance and antibiotic resistance; dysbiosis of the microbiota; emerging microbial pathogens), pollution (bioremediation; green energy) and biotechnology (synthetic microbiology and micro-biotechnology; food microbiology).

Unique in Belgium, the master's degree in molecular microbiology (MMM) offers the opportunity to study the microbial world in the context of basic and applied research, enabling you to tackle all these important 21st century challenges.

• understand and address a wide range of molecular processes underlying the interactions of microbes with their environment;
• manage the technical and conceptual aspects of a molecular microbiology research project (project design, experimental strategies, critical data analysis, discussion and communication);
• show a strong interest in international mobility and collaboration with international research groups.

• the MMM is taught entirely in English, facilitating and encouraging international student mobility;
• you'll learn cutting-edge approaches to cellular and molecular microbiology, biochemistry and bioinformatics applied to microbes ;
• you'll have access to dynamic research groups in molecular microbiology;
• guest speakers will introduce you to the world of industry and hospitals;
• the MMM is part of a joint European program in molecular bacteriology.

• UNamur values active learning and the availability of academic staff is always much appreciated by students;
• UNamur is easily accessible: 5 minutes' walk from the train station, 1 hour from Brussels National Airport or Brussels South Airport by public transport;
• UNamur is centrally located in the pleasant and peaceful city of Namur, with its range of cultural and sporting activities and proximity to beautiful countryside.

The Master in Molecular Microbiology (MMM) is a research-oriented (120 credits) Masters programme offered entirely in English. The integration of the MMM within a European joint programme in association with 

• Aix-Marseille University,
• Marburg Phillips-Universität,
• Université de Toulouse Paul Sabatier,
• Tartu University,
• Radboud University,
• Lausanne University,

promotes international mobility and provides access to a wide range of scientific expertise at two of the most prestigious European Microbiology Research Institutes.