Biology

Biology studies not only living organisms—animals, plants, and microbes—their interactions, and their integration into the environment, but also the cellular, genetic, and biochemical processes that form the basis of life.

The bachelor’s program covers these different aspects of biology, while providing students with the essential basic training in chemistry, physics, and statistics.

The Master’s degree in Biological Sciences has two main specializations: Biology of Organisms and Ecology on the one hand, and Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology on the other. The former opens up careers in natural space management, natural resources and ecology, among others, while the latter is more specifically geared towards professions related to biotechnology and health. In the second year of the Master’s program, students can choose between an in-depth or specialized track. Regardless of the track chosen, students will complete internships and a end of study dissertation  that will allow them to develop their personal work skills and learn to work within a scientific team.

Research teams at the University of Mons are very active in various fields of biology. For example, they are working on the management of high-altitude nature reserves, the development of a life support system for future manned missions to Mars, and a proteomic approach to lung cancer caused by pollution or smoking. Biologists at Mons are also involved in monitoring pollution in the North Sea, developing echinoderm aquaculture in Madagascar, studying the effect of climate on coral reefs, and more.

Biological sciences are therefore taught by leading, internationally recognized researchers.