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Overview of Education and Master’s Programs at Ghent University's Faculty of Bioscience Engineering

The Faculty of Bioscience Engineering at Ghent University offers a comprehensive education that includes advanced and optional courses, culminating in a Master thesis. With approximately 32,000 students across 11 faculties, Ghent University provides a robust academic structure supporting various academic disciplines. The education system in Belgium is organized by federal and community regulations, with a focus on compulsory education and diploma requirements. This overview includes the structure of the Master’s program, academic calendar, and contact information for inquiries.

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Overview of Education and Master’s Programs at Ghent University's Faculty of Bioscience Engineering

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  1. www.ugent.be Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  2. EDUCATION IN BELGIUM = FEDERATED MATTER Federal State: decides on the start and end of compulsory education, the minimum conditions for obtaining a diploma and the education staff pensions Communities: all other competences related to education Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  3. 11 FACULTIES – 32 000 STUDENTS • Arts & Philosophy • Law • Sciences • Medicine • Applied Sciences • Economics & Business Administration • Veterinary Medicine • Psychology & Pedagogical Sciences • BIOSCIENCE ENGINEERING : 1750 www.fbw.ugent.be • Pharmaceutical Sciences • Political and Social Sciences Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  4. GENERAL STRUCTURE OF STUDIES Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  5. MASTER OF BIOSCIENCE ENGINEERING Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  6. GENERAL STRUCTURE OF MASTER STUDIES • Compulsory programme containing required advanced courses (50-60 ECTS) • Optional courses within the master (to be chosen from list) (20-30 ECTS) • Free optional courses (10 ECTS) • Master thesis (30 ECTS) Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  7. OTHER MASTER PROGRAMMES Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  8. ACADEMIC CALENDAR • 2 SEMESTERS OF 12 LECTURE WEEKS + EXAMINATION PERIOD OF +- 1 MONTH • 2008-09: FIRST SEMESTER • Start of the lectures: 22 September 2008 • End of the lecture period: 20 December 2008 • Examination period: 5 – 31 January 2009 • 2008-2009: SECOND SEMESTER • Start of the lectures: 9 February 2009 • End of the lecture period: 23 May 2009 • Examination period: 25 May 2009 - 4 July 2009 • (Second examination period): 17 August 2009 - 12 September 2009 Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

  9. contact • Ghent University: www.ugent.be • FBE: www.fbw.ugent.be • Hilde.Vandecasteele@UGent.be Faculty of Bioscience Engineering Hilde Vandecasteele – 23 June 2009

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