Biology is the science of living things.
From the cell to the ecosystem, it studies all forms of life. It is essential for understanding complex societal issues affecting the environment, health and sustainable development.
Biology studies at UNamur
The Biology Department at UNamur offers you a leading-edge, modern, diversified scientific training that is open to the international.
The bachelor's degree allows you to acquire, over 3 years, the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to enter a master's program.
You can choose between a master in biochemistry and molecular and cell 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 master 60 allowing you to complete your graduate studies in a single year.
It's also possible to continue your training with a doctorate in one of our 4 research units.
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Why study biology at UNamur?
By enrolling in biology at UNamur, you'll have access to:
- a diversified training in biology (cellular and molecular biology, plant, animal and microorganism diversity and evolution, evolutionary theories) with plenty of practical work right from 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, organismal biology and ecology;
- a progressive learning of English (some courses are taught in immersion by an English-speaking teacher);
- a first professional experience in a company or research laboratory, in Belgium or abroad;
- a human scientific approach through reflection on the implications of science and its practice ;
- advanced training in laboratory techniques, including high-throughput approaches;
- diversified field training accessible throughout the curriculum;
- gradual apprenticeship in computational analysis methods;
- close, high-level supervision;
- many opportunities for international mobility;
- a friendly, human-scale study environment.