What is the bachelor degree in Chemistry: Biochemistry?

As a student, you first gain a scientific foundation and study a variety of chemistry programme elements. In the option in Biochemistry you then go deeper into various chemical aspects of life. Both at molecular level and at the level of an organism. You acquire commonly used analytical and biotechnological techniques.

Is this programme right for you?

You're interested in exact sciences and are practically minded. You can think analytically, enjoy solving problems and want to verify the quality of a product. You do this meticulously, with a critical attitude.
You're a team player but you also work independently. You're also open to current topics such as green chemistry, the environment and sustainable technology.
You want to help to develop products that cure people. Products that improve the quality of life.

What will you learn? What choices can you make?

After studying the common foundation elements, in semester 4 you get a taster of your final study option. You specialise in your choice in semesters 5 and 6. Within a number of programme elements, you also get the chance to go deeper into your own areas of interest.

You acquire in-depth knowledge of microbiology, biotechnology and biochemical analysis techniques.Once you have gained the necessary competence, you complete your dissertation in an industrial lab of your choice. Or in one of KULeuven's leading laboratories.

Where can you work?

With a bachelor degree in chemistry, you are in great demand in the job market. All doors are open to you in the various chemical sectors. As a graduate in biochemistry, you are excellently prepared to start work as a laboratory technician in a biopharmaceutical lab. Whether it's in industry or at a university research lab.
In your future job, you'll certainly get an opportunity to make international contacts.

Study programme

You can view the study programme for this course here.

Exemptions

You may be eligible for exemptions. Click for more info on exemptions and short-track programmes at Leuven University College.

Enrolment

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