Master of Science in Biology

Master of Science in
Biology
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Master of Science in Biology :
5 graduation options
GENETICS, CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
HERPETOLOGY
[email protected]
www.herpetology.be
HUMAN ECOLOGY
[email protected]
www.humanecology.be/
TROPIMUNDO: Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in
Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems
[email protected]
www.tropimundo.eu/
Master of Science in Biology :
5 graduation options
Shared features:
- 2 years, 120 ECTs
- Compulsory and elective course units
- Compulsory thesis of 30 ECTs
- Elective Professional Internship (M or L)
- English all the way
Master of Science in Biology:
Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology
From DNA to Organism
Master of Science in Biology:
Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology
Original research possible in:
Luc Leyns Lab: Animal development – embryonic stem cell
differentiation – nanotoxicology on stem cells
Karen Sermon Lab: Derivation and analysis of human
Embryonic Stem cells
Jean-Pierre Hernalsteens Lab: Molecular bacteriology molecular typing and virulence mechanisms of Salmonella and
pathogenic E. coli strains.
Daniel Charlier Lab: Molecular physiology, regulatory
mechanisms and metabolic control in microorganisms
Pierre Cornelis Lab: Pseudomonas - siderophores - iron
metabolism - quorum sensing - efflux pumps
Geert Angenon Lab: Plant genetics – Plant development Regulation and biosynthesis of amino-acids
Master of Science in Biology:
Genetics, Cell and Developmental Biology
Patrick De Baetselier Lab: myeloid cell heterogeneity and
functions - invasion and metastasis – trypanosomes
Stefan Magez Lab: (immuno)parasitology - TNF vaccination - trypanosomes - antibody therapy
Serge Muyldermans Lab: camel heavy-chain antibodies and
single-domain antibodies - antibody engineering - protein
structure and conformation
Jeroen Raes Lab: bioinformatics - next-generation
sequencing - metagenomics - human microbiome ecosystems biology
Harry Heimberg Lab: Protection and proliferation of existing
beta cells - Differentiation progenitor/stem cells and
regeneration of the beta cell mass
Guy Smagghe Lab: Ecotoxicology and risk assessment of
pesticides
And others at the VUB or at partner institutions.
Master of Science in Biology:
Environment, Biodiversity & Ecosystems
Relationships between flora, fauna and
microorganisms in ecosystems
Master of Science in Biology:
Environment, Biodiversity & Ecosystems
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Biology of Animal societies
Behavioural ecology
Entomology
Marine Biology
River & Lake Ecology
Origin of Life and paleontological evolution
Conservation Genetics
GIS
Field trip Ecology
Master of Science in Biology:
Environment, Biodiversity & Ecosystems
Field trip in 1st Master - Andalucia (2013)
Bird watching
LAS SALINES DE CABO DE GATA-NIJAR
Master of Science in Biology:
Herpetology
Master of Science in Biology:
Herpetology
Amphibians and reptiles: Programme unique in the world
International team of herpetologists
Professional Internship
Fieldwork in tropics
Master of Science in Biology:
Herpetology
Molecular phylogenetics and evolution
Functional ecology of amphibians and reptiles
Natural history of burrowing herpetofauna
Amphibian and reptile diseases and conservation
Toxins in amphibians and reptiles
Bioinformatics
Analysis of biological data
Systematics, phylogeny and natural history of reptiles
Introduction to GIS
Field Trip Ecology
Origin of life and paleontological evolution
Biogeography
Developmental Biology
Systematics, phylogeny and natural history of
amphibians
Population and conservation genetics
Field Trip Herpetology
Conceptual and Integrative taxonomy in Herpetology
Manuscript and Project writing
Master thesis in Herpetology
Master of Science in Biology:
Herpetology
Fieldwork
1st year:
Field Trip Ecology
10 days
Mediterranean destination:
Greece, Spain, …
2nd year:
Field Trip Herpetology
two weeks
Tropical destination:
Guyana, Costa Rica, Panama, ...
Info & application:
www.herpetology.be
[email protected]
Master of Science in Biology:
Human Ecology
“Developing sound, science based policies”
Master of Science in Biology:
Human Ecology
International character
Human-Environment interactions
Expertise at research and policy level
Professional Internship as an elective
Field trips in combination with laboratory training
Master of Science in Biology:
Human Ecology
Compulsory (81 ECTS)
River & Lake Ecology
Biogeochemistry
Mechanisms in Mutagenesis & Carcinogenesis
Forestry and Agroforestry
Biocomplexity
Management of Aquatic Resources: Fisheries
Toxicology
International Environmental Policy and Law
Medical Biotechnology and Parasitology
Environmental Impact Assessment
Globalization and Development: Disciplines, Actors and
Systems of Knowledge
Environmental Geology
Bioethics
Scientific Presentation
Manuscript and Project Writing
Master thesis in Human Ecology (30 ECTS)
Electives (39 ECTS)
Info & application:
www.humanecology.be
Introductory electives based on student background
Theme: Sustainable Biodiversity and Biological Resources
Theme: Monitoring Methods
Theme: Environmental Policy
Theme: Human Health and Risk
Master of Science in biology: TROPIMUNDO
“Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in
Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems”
Master of Science in Biology:
Tropimundo
• Organised in partnership with other EU institutes (Brussels, Paris,
Firenze) and universities in tropical regions (Australia, Cameroun, Peru)
• Unique mobility programme worldwide, including a unique set of
threatened ecosystems
Master of Science in Biology:
Tropimundo
2 years, 4 semesters:
1st semester: You follow courses at a
EU institutes of your choice
(Brussels, Paris, Firenze)
2nd semester: Courses and field work
will take place in a university in a nonEU country (Australia, Cameroun,
Peru)
3rd semester: will cover a specialisation
in a EU university, different from the
first one. Courses are complementary
to the 1st semester.
4th semester: You return to your
original EU institute to conduct your
thesis research.
Master of Science in Biology:
Tropimundo
2 years, 4 semesters:
1st semester: You follow courses at a
EU institutes of your choice
(Brussels, Paris, Firenze)
2nd semester: Courses and field work
will take place in a university in a nonEU country (Australia, Cameroun,
Peru)
3rd semester: will cover a specialisation
in a EU university, different from the
first one. Courses are complementary
to the 1st semester.
4th semester: You return to your
original EU institute to conduct your
thesis research.
Master of Science in Biology :
5 graduation options
GENETICS, CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
HERPETOLOGY
[email protected]
www.herpetology.be
HUMAN ECOLOGY
[email protected]
www.humanecology.be/
TROPIMUNDO: Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in
Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems
[email protected]
www.tropimundo.eu/
Master of Science in Biology :
5 graduation options
GENETICS, CELL AND DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
ENVIRONMENT, BIODIVERSITY AND ECOSYSTEMS
[email protected]
dbio.vub.ac.be
HERPETOLOGY
[email protected]
www.herpetology.be
HUMAN ECOLOGY
[email protected]
www.humanecology.be/
TROPIMUNDO: Erasmus Mundus Masters Course in
Tropical Biodiversity and Ecosystems
[email protected]
www.tropimundo.eu/