Medecine études

Learned in English and offered by ULiège, the master's degree in biomedical sciences with a specialization in biomedical data management also benefits from the University of Namur's Faculty of Computer Science's recognized expertise in data management.

This orientation leads to a specialization in medical data management.

Why choose this program?

  • A gateway to bioinformatics, which has become central to research fields;
  • A shortage of specialized professions;
  • Synergies with the University of Namur's Faculty of Informatics in both teaching and research ;
  • The strengthening and development of research projects within the Institut namurois de recherche sur le vivant (NARILIS) at the University of Namur and the Centre interdisciplinaire de recherche biomédicale (GIGA) at ULiège.

Your objectives

  • Lead scientific projects aimed at better understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of pathologies and improving treatments: Analyze data, interpret results and share discoveries with the global scientific community;
  • Control all stages in the development of new therapies, in particular biotechnological or cellular therapies;
  • Develop biomarkers linked to different therapies, for example using genetics and pharmacogenomics ;
  • Direct and control preclinical or clinical trials and be responsible for the administrative management of trials;
  • Assure the quality of production of biotechnology and biosimilar products, cell therapies (stem cells), gene therapies, tissue engineering, medical devices (implants, drug delivery devices....)... ;
  • Check the quality, safety and efficacy of a drug before it is put on the market.

The University of Namur offers the following master’s programs: 

The University of Namur offers the Master 120 in biomedicine, Professional focus in biomedical data management jointly with the ULiège.

Full details of the programme are available on the website of the ULiège.

To register for the Master's program, please contact ULiège.

The University of Namur provides teaching in the following areas:

 

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Admission requirements

Les conditions d'admission à ce master codiplômé par l'UNamur et l'ULiège sont décrites sur le site de l’ULiège.

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This Master is offered jointly by UNamur and ULiège. For details of conditions for admission, please see the ULiège website.

Jury

Dogne Jean-Michel
Chair of the Examination Panel
Kirschvink Nathalie
Secretary of the Examination Panel

Description

The University of Namur offers a Master in Biomedical Sciences with professional focus in Biomedical Data Management, a joint degree with the University of Liège.

For more information about the full programme, please visit the website of the University of Liège.

To register for the programme, please contact the admissions service of the University of Liège.

Career opportunities in biomedical sciences

Biomedical Sciences can lead to many different careers, mainly in the area of research, either basic or applied. This research is carried out at universities, university hospitals, government agencies (e.g. public health institutes, drug and health product agencies, health policy bodies, etc.), and in laboratories in the biopharmaceutical, biotechnological, nutrition or cosmetics sector.

Basic biomedical research aims to understand, via an experimental approach, how the human being

works at the level of cells and molecules. It comprises many fields (cancerology, neurobiology, metabolic diseases, genetics, stem cells…) and its conclusions may one day lead to clinical applications.

Applied biomedical research puts into practice the advances made in basic research. Its objective is to improve the way conditions are diagnosed and treated. For example, it might aim to design new vaccines or new diagnostic tests. It also paves the way for careers in the pharmaceutical or cosmetics industries.

Clinical research management involves the setting up and coordination of clinical trials in hospitals, clinical research organisations and the biopharmaceutical industry, and can lead to the following careers:

  • clinical trials assistant - assists investigating doctors in carrying out clinical trials;
  • clinical project manager - executes the clinical trial development plan, in accordance with regulations and deadlines;
  • clinical research associate - sets up and monitors the clinical trials in a particular project, whilst ensuring the quality of the data gathered in compliance with regulations;
  • data manager - responsible for the processing, validation, and management of data collected in the context of clinical trials, as well as data supporting diagnostic decision-making in personalized medicine.

As well as research, the clinical sector offers a large number of other career paths: toxicology, nutrition, clinical biology, bioengineering, medical imaging, etc., as well as medical data management.

Biomedical Sciences can also lead to many other opportunities in the fields of research and development, production, insurance and quality control, regulatory affairs, intellectual property, consultancy, medical representation, teaching, and so on.

Importantly, the Master in Biomedical Sciences allows you to further your studies with a third cycle (Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences) or to take an interuniversity certificate in Health Product Regulatory Affairs, offered jointly by UNamur and ULiège.