Advanced Bachelor of Bioinformatics @home

Howest University of Applied Sciences
Belgium, Kortrijk

BIT - Bioinformatics Belgium, Bruges

Study location	Belgium, Online
Type	Advanced Bachelor, distance learning
Nominal duration	2.5 years (60 ECTS)
Study language	English
Awards	AdBA
Course code	ADVBABIT@H

Tuition fee	€3,578 per year If you do not hold the nationality or permanent permit for residence from one of the countries of the European Economic Area, then you are a non-EEA student, and must pay the non-EEA student tuition fees. Students from candidate EU member states pay the same tuition fee as other non-EEA students. The tuition fee does not include additional price for software specific for each programme. For further information please visit our website.
Application fee	€50 one-time

Tuition fee

€3,578 per year

If you do not hold the nationality or permanent permit for residence from one of the countries of the European Economic Area, then you are a non-EEA student, and must pay the non-EEA student tuition fees. Students from candidate EU member states pay the same tuition fee as other non-EEA students. The tuition fee does not include additional price for software specific for each programme. For further information please visit our website.

Application fee

€50 one-time

Entry qualification	Bachelor diploma (or higher) Everyone who holds a diploma of higher education testifying that the knowledge of molecular biology is present on bachelor level (e.g. Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Agro and Biotechnology, Chemistry option biochemistry …) can join this advanced bachelor programme. Also relevant Master degrees (Industrial Engineer chemistry option biochemistry, Bio-engineer in cell and gene biotechnology, Master degree in biotechnology …) are eligible. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / French / Dutch. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, German, French, Dutch (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies). If the documents are in another language than Dutch, French, German or English, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

Entry qualification

Bachelor diploma (or higher)

Everyone who holds a diploma of higher education testifying that the knowledge of molecular biology is present on bachelor level (e.g. Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Agro and Biotechnology, Chemistry option biochemistry …) can join this advanced bachelor programme. Also relevant Master degrees (Industrial Engineer chemistry option biochemistry, Bio-engineer in cell and gene biotechnology, Master degree in biotechnology …) are eligible.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / German / French / Dutch.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English, German, French, Dutch (issued in or officially translated along with verified copies).
If the documents are in another language than Dutch, French, German or English, they must be translated by a sworn translator.

Language requirements	English The minimum level required is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. The following documents are accepted as proof: - a recent TOEFL Certificate: minimum score: 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points (internet-based); - a recent IELTS Certificate from the British Council: minimum score 6.5; - a GCSE Certificate English with score A*-C; - one of the following Cambridge English certificates: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): - a certificate of the English language Test awarded by the University Language Center (UCT) of Ghent University; - a Dutch diploma “Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs” (VWO); - an International Baccalaureate diploma in English or with a minimum grade of 5 for the course English A or B high level or minimum grade 6 for the course English B standard level; – a European Baccalaureate diploma with English as first language and a score of at least 6, or as second language and a score of at least 7; – proof that you have successfully completed at least one year of a full-time English-taught study programme in secondary education or at least 30 credits of an English-taught study programme in higher education have been successfully completed (applicable to institutions in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and EEA countries, as well as international schools around the world); - a Duolingo Language Certificate with a minimum score of 110 or higher; - IELTS Indicator: minimum score of 6.5.

Language requirements

English

The minimum level required is the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference. The following documents are accepted as proof:

- a recent TOEFL Certificate: minimum score: 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based) or 79 points (internet-based);
- a recent IELTS Certificate from the British Council: minimum score 6.5;
- a GCSE Certificate English with score A*-C;
- one of the following Cambridge English certificates: First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE):
- a certificate of the English language Test awarded by the University Language Center (UCT) of Ghent University;
- a Dutch diploma “Voorbereidend wetenschappelijk onderwijs” (VWO);
- an International Baccalaureate diploma in English or with a minimum grade of 5 for the course English A or B high level or minimum grade 6 for the course English B standard level;
– a European Baccalaureate diploma with English as first language and a score of at least 6, or as second language and a score of at least 7;
– proof that you have successfully completed at least one year of a full-time English-taught study programme in secondary education or at least 30 credits of an English-taught study programme in higher education have been successfully completed (applicable to institutions in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and EEA countries, as well as international schools around the world);
- a Duolingo Language Certificate with a minimum score of 110 or higher;
- IELTS Indicator: minimum score of 6.5.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Your motivation letter, which should be written in English, will help us learn more about you and your motivation to study the programme of your choice at Howest University of Applied Sciences.

Other requirements

A motivation letter must be added to your application.

Your motivation letter, which should be written in English, will help us learn more about you and your motivation to study the programme of your choice at Howest University of Applied Sciences.

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