KU Leuven Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology
KU Leuven

KU Leuven

Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Leuven, Belgium

MSc

2 years

English, Dutch

Full time

01 Mar 2026*

16 Sep 2026

EUR 9,493 **

On-Campus

* for non-EEA; June 1st for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on application deadlines, please check the KU Leuven webpage

** for non-EEA; EUR 1181.40 for EEA | for the most recent – and only official – information on tuition fees, please check the KU Leuven webpage

Key Summary

    About : The Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding biological systems through the lens of physics and chemistry. You'll engage with advanced techniques in molecular biology and acquire skills in data analysis, helping you to explore and innovate in the complex fields of life sciences. The program typically lasts for two years.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates may pursue careers in various roles, including research scientists, biotechnology consultants, and positions in pharmaceutical companies. You may also find opportunities in academia, healthcare, and regulatory affairs, working to advance technologies and contribute to the development of medical solutions.

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The Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology is an international, interdisciplinary study programme. This programme focuses on the phenomena related to the interaction and communication between living cells and their molecular constituents, drawing on research methods used within the fields of molecular and cellular biology, biochemistry and physics.

About the Programme

The Master of Biophysics, Biochemistry and Biotechnology provides in-depth training in multidisciplinary fields, with particular emphasis on subfields in which KU Leuven's research expertise is internationally recognised:

  • The determination of molecular structures
  • Molecular and supramolecular modeling
  • The spectroscopy of biomolecules, biofunctional surfaces, and interfaces
  • The nano-biophysics, physical modelling of complex systems, and study of these models
  • Transport through ion channels in membranes
  • The study of molecular interactions and physical principles in vitro, in complex biological machinery, and the living cell

In this two-year master's program, you select one of two profiles, either Biophysics or Biochemistry and Biotechnology.

This study program will prepare and equip you to enter the workplace with all the necessary skills, expertise, and experience to solve many of the greatest challenges facing the fields of biophysics, biochemistry, and biotechnology.

Read more on the institution's website