Les études en sciences biomédicales

Overview

During your bachelor’s program, you will learn to master the fundamentals of physics, chemistry, and biology, which form the foundation of biomedical science education. 

Through a morphological approach (cytology, histology, anatomy, and embryology), you will learn to identify and describe the main structures and functions of intracellular organelles, various cell types, as well as the tissues and anatomical structures that make up the human body. 

You will study the normal functioning of the human body as well as the pathophysiology of major human diseases (biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, physiology, neuroscience, psychology, immunopathology, pathology, etc.). 

At the same time, you will receive training in cutting-edge technologies in the field of biomedical research (courses in methodology, instrumental analysis and radiation protection, genomics, etc.), therapeutic approaches (innovative therapies, pharmacology, clinical development, etc.), as well as ethics.

Medecine études

You're off to a good start

  • you are interested in scientific topics;
  • you are thorough and precise;
  • you have the ability to synthesize information;
  • you are able to break down disciplinary barriers to establish connections between their content. 

Teaching Methods

Lectures, seminars, practical sessions, exercise sessions, and labs—we do everything we can to ensure you master the theoretical concepts. 

Organized in small groups, practical work and exercise sessions introduce you to the techniques specific to each discipline. 

You will learn to use the equipment, take measurements, and interpret them. In this way, you will experimentally observe certain laws or phenomena covered in the theoretical lectures. You will learn to identify and depict the cells or organisms observed under an optical microscope, as well as to reconstruct them in three dimensions. 

Significant resources are dedicated to your introduction to microscopy: a collection of microscopic sections of human specimens, binocular microscopes, electron micrographs, a multimedia learning system… 

In addition to the numerous practical sessions in microscopy, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, and more, you can apply to become a “student-researcher” during your bachelor’s program. This status allows you to join a Faculty laboratory and learn the craft of research by working side-by-side with professionals in the field of biomedical sciences. You’ll work on a research project, discover cutting-edge technologies, and develop your scientific approach. 

Support for Success

Succeeding in a year of university studies involves many challenges. 

To help you overcome them, we support you in developing your academic, methodological, and interpersonal skills—with the help of many professionals. 

Preparatory courses, personalized assistance…

Learn about support services for success in biomedical sciences

An education with an international focus

As part of the bachelor’s program, you have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester. A second opportunity for international mobility is available as part of the master’s internship.

Destinations are varied, both within Europe (France, Spain, Italy, etc.) and outside Europe (Canada, the United States, etc.).

During this semester, you’ll have the chance to continue your studies while exploring a new region, culture, or country. This enriching experience will help you become more independent, develop your employability skills, and potentially learn a foreign language.

After high school 

As graduates with a bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences, you are eligible for the following programs: 

offered at UNamur. 

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Careers in the biomedical sciences

Métiers des sciences biomédicales

Careers in biomedical sciences

Advancing research in the field of human health 

Biomedical sciences open the door to numerous career opportunities, primarily in the field of research—whether basic or applied—at universities, in industry, in teaching hospitals, or in government agencies.

Basic biomedical research aims to understand, through an experimental approach, how the human body functions at all levels. The insights it provides may one day find clinical applications.

Applied biomedical research puts the findings of basic research into practice. Its goal is to improve diagnostic and therapeutic methods. It may, for example, focus on the development of new vaccines, new diagnostic tests, new drugs…

Clinical research is a branch of applied research that focuses on improving diagnostic and therapeutic methods based on data from patients’ medical records.

In addition to research, the clinical field offers numerous career paths: toxicology, nutrition, clinical biology, bioengineering, medical imaging…

I am working on a doctoral thesis in toxicology. I am trying to understand esophageal cancer and identify new targets for a therapy against this disease. I recently presented the status of my research at a conference in California. 

Céline, PhD student in toxicology 

The pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry 

The world of industry isn’t limited to research: some biomedical scientists build careers in drug manufacturing, gene or cell therapy development, quality control, medical affairs, and regulatory affairs.

Graduates in biomedical sciences can specialize in biostatistics. This equips them with a profile sought after by companies in the life sciences sector that require the analysis of quantitative data (for example, in genomics, epidemiology, or clinical trials).

As a clinical research assistant, I manage the administrative aspects and coordinate clinical trials—such as those for cancer treatments—conducted by pharmaceutical companies, international organizations, or medical groups. I ensure that protocols are followed in strict compliance with patient rights, procedures, and the study’s established objectives. My colleagues and I evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the various treatments. In addition to these tasks, we occasionally attend research meetings abroad to prepare for a new study at our center. 

Anne-Laure, Clinical Research Assistant 

Sharing and disseminating scientific progress 

Thanks to training that emphasizes the human applications of research, biomedical scientists can promote science as a discipline connected to the real world, for example in the education sector (graduates have access to a master’s degree in education). They can also advise government or quasi-governmental organizations, particularly in the field of public health.

If they are aware of development-related issues, they are also qualified to manage biomedical projects in the Global South. 

I visit university centers to inform Key Opinion Leaders about our products in cardiology and gynecology. I also negotiate contracts to ensure our products are listed on hospital formularies and regularly organize scientific meetings. 

Christian, Product Specialist in the pharmaceutical industry