Biology is the science of life.
From cells to ecosystems, it studies all forms of life. It is essential for understanding complex societal issues related to the environment, health, and sustainable development.
Biology studies at UNamur
The Biology Department at UNamur offers you a cutting-edge, modern, diverse, and internationally-oriented scientific education.
The bachelor's degree allows you to acquire, over three years, the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to begin a master's program.
You can choose between a master's degree in biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology (BBMC), a master's degree in molecular microbiology (MMM), and a master's degree in organismal biology and ecology (BOE). You can also opt for a 60-credit master's degree, allowing you to complete your graduate studies in a single year.
It is also possible to continue your education with a PhD in one of our four research units.
Why choose to study biology at UNamur?
By enrolling in biology at UNamur, you will have access to:
- a diverse biology program (cellular and molecular biology, plant, animal, and microorganism diversity and evolution, theories of evolution) with numerous practical assignments starting in the first year;
- a choice of options to specialize your bachelor's degree, leading to several master's degrees: human, cellular, and molecular biology, microbiology, organism biology, and ecology;
- a gradual learning of scientific English (some courses are taught in immersion by an English-speaking professor);
- initial professional experience in a company or research laboratory, in Belgium or abroad;
- a humanistic scientific approach through reflection on the implications of science and its practice;
- advanced training in laboratory techniques, including high-throughput approaches;
- diversified field training available throughout the program;
- gradual learning of computer analysis methods;
- close, high-level supervision;
- numerous opportunities for international mobility;
- a friendly, small-scale study environment.