Master of Biochemical Engineering Technology
Leuven, Belgium
DURATION
1 Years
LANGUAGES
English, Dutch
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 7,771 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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** for non-EEA; EUR 1157 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage
Key Summary
Introduction
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This programme focuses on the application of biomedical processes in a wide range of sectors, such as biotechnology, food, environment and pharmaceutics. You become familiar with all kinds of techniques for monitoring biological processes: recombinant DNA techniques, immunological, molecular and micro-biological detection and identification techniques, chemical analysis techniques, etc. Throughout your education, you will acquire the scientific and technical knowledge necessary to handle and manage these processes in a business environment.
This master's programme incorporates knowledge from various industries (food, biomedical, pharmaceutical, environmental, etc.) to provide a well-rounded graduate-level curriculum in biochemical engineering.
In addition to fundamental (bio)chemical-scientific course units, you will take courses in socio-economics (company management, economics) and biotechnology (engineering, separation techniques, fermentation technology, molecular biology techniques, industrial biochemistry and microbiology, environmental technology, bioreactor design, etc.).
A flexible cross-campus elective package and a master's thesis conducted in either a research-specific or an industrial context enable you to focus your studies according to your specific interests and career goals.
Curriculum
Core Programme Biochemical Engineering
- Total Quality Management
- Reactor and Process Technology: Biochemical Engineering Technology
- Genetic Engineering
- Bioinformatics and Biostatistics
- Food Quality Control
- Master's Thesis Biochemical Engineering
Engineer as a Professional
- Engineer as a Professional: Global Engineer
- Engineer as a Professional: Customer-Oriented Engineer
- Engineer as Professional: Interpersonal Competences
Focuses
Focus on Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Sustainable Bioprocess Technology
- Integrated Lab Course on Bioprocess Engineering
Focus Biomedical Engineering
- Methods in Biomedical Research
- Physiological Systems
- Biomedical Engineering
Electives and Multicampus Modules Biochemical Engineering
- Internship Biochemical Engineering: Semester 1
- Internship Biochemical Engineering: Semester 2
- Technology Entrepreneurship and New Business Development
- Operations Management
Multicampus Modules Group T Leuven Campus
- Trends and Innovations in the Biomedical Sector
Multicampus Modules Ghent Campus
- Malting and Brewing Technology
Ideal Students
Student Profile
- You are fascinated by science and technology and want to put your theoretical knowledge into practice
- You are innovative, creative, and entrepreneurial
- You are fascinated by the capabilities of bacteria and yeasts and you want to know how these micro-organisms can be used in industrial processes
- You want to know how biotechnological processes, such as the brewing of beer or the production of bioethanol, work
- You are interested in microbiology or enzyme technology
- You want to know more about the various functions that microorganisms can perform.
Admissions
Program delivery
The courses are fully taught in English and also available in Dutch.
Program Outcome
- Credits: 60 ECTS
- Degree Type: Master
- Specifications: Master of Science.
Program Tuition Fee
Why study at KU Leuven
What sets us apart as a university?
A highly ranked university
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. All of KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Research-based education
Education at KU Leuven is research-based, which means students will learn from the same professors who are performing the ground-breaking research you read about in the press. New insights are instantly integrated into classes and students are encouraged to perform their own research. In our FabLab, students can use a number of high-tech machines to create whatever they want – all free of charge.
Affordable tuition fees
Higher education is highly valued in Belgium and therefore subsidised by the government. This allows KU Leuven to keep tuition fees relatively low, which gives you a price/quality ratio very few top-100 universities can match. We take pride in keeping our programmes as accessible as possible to allow the brightest students from around the globe to join our courses.
International student life with respect for diversity
According to Times Higher Education, KU Leuven is in the top 50 of most international universities worldwide with staff and students from over 150 different nationalities. For all our international students, the Pangaea student centre is their home away from home. Our university also strives for diversity and inclusion and wants to work together on a pact for more respect.
Faculty
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Info Sessions
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Rankings
KU Leuven is among the best 100 universities in the world according to both Times Higher Education World Rankings and QS World University Rankings. KU Leuven’s disciplines proudly belong to the top 100 of their field. Furthermore, KU Leuven was ranked by Reuters as the most innovative university in Europe in 2016.
Accreditations
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Career Opportunities
As a master in Engineering Technology, you are prepared to take advantage of a whole world of opportunities. Masters in Engineering Technology are active in the most diverse positions, professions and sectors all over the world. They are the engine of innovation in business and society. Masters in Biochemical Technology have a wide range of career opportunities, be it as a biotechnologist, biochemical analyst, biocatalysis expert, engineer brewing technology, forensic researcher, nutrition engineer, pharmaceutical engineer, quality assurance engineer, ...