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2025-2026 / Master

Environmental bioengineering, professional focus

120 crédits

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Block 1

Notice : The Master's juries in bioengineering reserve the right not to organise elective courses if they are selected by fewer than five students.

Core curriculum compulsory courses
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Periods 1 and 2

STE1.10 Core curriculum 1
GERE0015-1Group project - [150h Autres]
Adrien Michez
Q14-[+]5
HYDR0016-1Applied fluid mechanics and hydraulics (english language)
Joost Wellens
Q12412-4
ENVT0045-1Geomatics and applied remote sensing, Introduction
Jean-François Bastin, Philippe Lejeune
Q11622-4
GERE0037-1Modelling the dynamics of biosystems
Bernard Longdoz, Benoît Mercatoris
Q11431-5
GEOP0003-2
Origins, analysis and functions of soils - [9h Field trip]
Gilles Colinet, Jean-Thomas Cornelis, Aurore Degré, N... - Suppl : Stefaan Dondeyne
Q13636[+]9

Common core courses

Choose courses totalling 5 ECTS from the following :
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STE1.42 Elective courses 1
GERE0046-1
Resource valorisation and circularity - [6h Field trip]
Gilles Colinet, Aurore Degré, Andrea Di Maria
Q22118[+]5
GERE0047-1Construction: Structural, energy and environmental performance
Andrea Di Maria, Frédéric Lebeau, Benoît Mercatoris
Corequisite
GERE0044-1
Construction : matériaux, produits, systèmes et impacts environnementaux
Q23015-5
GERE0048-1Solutions for conservation and protection of natural resources (english language)
Gilles Colinet, Aurore Degré, Jeroen Meersmans, Anne-Claude Romain
Q22421-5

Optional activities
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RSTG0011-1Additional internship
Pierre Delaplace
TA---5
HULG9547-1French course for IN mobility students (S1)
N...
Q1---3
HULG9548-1French course for IN mobility students (S2)
N...
Q2---3
HULG9546-1Erasmus: integration weeks
N...
Q1---3

Focus compulsory courses
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Period 1 and 2

STE1.10 Core curriculum 1
STAT1213-1Multivariate analysis 1: data exploration and structuring
Yves Brostaux
Q199-2

STE1.10 Core curriculum 2
MANA0004-1Portfolio (Master) - [24h Autres]
Yves Beckers, Hugues Claessens, Gilles Colinet, Pierre Delaplace, Dorothée Goffin
TA--[+]2
LANG2956-1Practice of Scientific English for bioengineers (STE) (level B2+) - [36h Autres]
Estelle Mayard, Lelania Sperrazza
Corequisite
GEOP0003-2
Genèse, analyse et fonctionnement des sols
GERE0037-1
Modélisation de la dynamique des biosystèmes
TA-12[+]4

Period 3

STE1.10 Core curriculum 3
GERE0040-1
Modelling soil transfers
Aurore Degré
Q2612-2
GERE0019-1Grounds mechanic and geotechnology
Frédéric Collin, Bertrand François
Q22121-4

Period 4

STE1.41 Field applications and visits
GERE0039-1Field applications and visits - [23h Field trip]
Gilles Colinet, Jeroen Meersmans
Q21-[+]2
GERE0038-1Energy systems and renewable energies
Frédéric Lebeau
Q21818-4

Focus optional courses

Choose courses for a total of 8 credits (note, GERE0044-1 and GERE0045-1 cannot be taken together):
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STE1.32 Optional courses 1
GERE0041-1Instrumentation: data acquisition
Bernard Heinesch
Q2927-4
HYDR0015-1Irrigation (english language) - [3h Field trip]
Joost Wellens
Q21320[+]4
GERE0044-1
Construction: materials, products, systems and environmental impact
Andrea Di Maria, Jean-François Rondeaux
Q22712-4
GERE0045-1Terrestrial ecosystems functioning and C dynamics
Bernard Longdoz, Jeroen Meersmans
Q21824-4

Block 2

Notice : The Master's juries in bioengineering reserve the right not to organise elective courses if they are selected by fewer than five students.

Core curriculum compulsory courses
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Periods 1 and 2

STE2.11 Environmental management
ECON2248-1
Environmental economy
Kevin Maréchal
Q118--2
DROI1306-1Environmental law
N..., Renaud Smal
Q118--2

Periods 3 and 4

STE2.31 Final work and internship
RSTG0003-1Internship and professional relations
Catherine Colaux, Thomas Dogot, Joost Wellens
TA12--8
RTFE2002-1Thesis in education environmental sciences and technologies
Catherine Charles
Q2---24

Common core courses

Choose 3 courses of 4 credits from:
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STE 2.11 Elective courses
GERE0026-1Autonomous navigation in the natural environment - [6h Autres]
Benoît Mercatoris
Q11818[+]4
INFO8008-2Multivaried analysis 2: data mining et machine learning (english language) Q1   4
Introduction
Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt
 918- 
In-depth study
Yves Brostaux, Juan Antonio Fernandez Pierna, Hélène Soyeurt
Prerequisite
STAT1213-1
Analyse multivariée 1 : exploration et structuration de données
 36- 
ENVT3060-1Very high resolution remote sensing applied to the management of natural environments, Introduction
Philippe Lejeune, Adrien Michez
Prerequisite
ENVT0045-1
Géomatique et télédétection appliquée
Q11224-4
GERE0049-1Nature in the city
Gilles Colinet, Aurore Degré, Grégory Mahy
Q11224-4
GERE0050-1Nature-base solutions for climate change mitigation (english language)
Andrea Di Maria, Bernard Heinesch, Jeroen Meersmans
Q12412-4
[...] or 4 credits from the list of alternative courses-
ENVT3050-1
Quantification of ecosystem services - [6h Autres]
Marc Dufrêne
Q195[+]2
BIOD0001-3
Biodiversity management - [6h Seminar]
Arnaud Monty
Q118-[+]2
VEGE0037-1
Innovative system of plant productionQ2   6
Urban agriculture
Haissam Jijakli
 1313- 
Developmental physiology applied to plant productions - [6h Field trip]
Pierre Delaplace
 12-[+] 
Physical parameters control of plant productions in controlled conditions
Vincent Leemans
 9-- 
VEGE0028-1
Methods for managing plant health
Frédéric Francis, Olivier Guelton, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, François Verheggen
Q24215-6
CHIM9321-1Immunology
Bénédicte Machiels
Q227--3
ALIM0015-1Food sanitary safety - [2h Seminar]
Mohamed Ayadi
Q1166[+]2
ALIM0013-2Techniques for preparing and preserving foodsQ2   2
General concepts
Christophe Blecker
 21-- 
In-depth study for bioengineers
Christophe Blecker
 3-- 
BIOL2015-3Molecular biology
Patrick Fickers
Q224--2

Choose a module for a total of 4 credits from:
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STE2.13 Applied soil and landscape analysis
GERE0051-1Applied soil and landscape analysis
Gilles Colinet, Jeroen Meersmans
Q1630-4

STE2.14 Agrivoltaic modelling: application of complex systems engineering
GERE0052-1Agrivoltaic modelling: application of complex systems engineering - [6h Autres]
Frédéric Lebeau
Prerequisite
GERE0038-1
Systèmes énergétiques et énergies renouvelables
Q11515[+]4

STE2.15 Hydrological engineering of landscapes
GERE0053-1Hydrological engineering of landscapes - [18h Autres]
Aurore Degré, Adrien Michez
Prerequisite
ENVT0045-1
Géomatique et télédétection appliquée
Q199[+]4
[...] or 4 credits from the list of alternative courses-
ENVT3050-1
Quantification of ecosystem services - [6h Autres]
Marc Dufrêne
Q195[+]2
BIOD0001-3
Biodiversity management - [6h Seminar]
Arnaud Monty
Q118-[+]2
VEGE0037-1
Innovative system of plant productionQ2   6
Urban agriculture
Haissam Jijakli
 1313- 
Developmental physiology applied to plant productions - [6h Field trip]
Pierre Delaplace
 12-[+] 
Physical parameters control of plant productions in controlled conditions
Vincent Leemans
 9-- 
VEGE0028-1
Methods for managing plant health
Frédéric Francis, Olivier Guelton, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, François Verheggen
Q24215-6
CHIM9321-1Immunology
Bénédicte Machiels
Q227--3
ALIM0015-1Food sanitary safety - [2h Seminar]
Mohamed Ayadi
Q1166[+]2
ALIM0013-2Techniques for preparing and preserving foodsQ2   2
General concepts
Christophe Blecker
 21-- 
In-depth study for bioengineers
Christophe Blecker
 3-- 
BIOL2015-3Molecular biology
Patrick Fickers
Q224--2

Choose a module for a total of 4 credits from:
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STE2.16 Phenotyping
GERE0054-1Phenotyping by imaging
Vincent Leemans, Benoît Mercatoris
Q11818-4

STE2.17 Ecosystem exchanges - atmosphere, under climate change
GERE0034-1Exchanges between the ecosystem and the atmosphere as a result of climate change - [3h Autres]
Bernard Heinesch, Bernard Longdoz, Youri Rothfuss
Q12412[+]4

STE 2.18 Environmental quality improvement
GERE0055-1Soil remediation and water purification - [10h Autres]
Gilles Colinet, Frank Delvigne
Q1248[+]4
[...] or 4 credits from the list of alternative courses-
ENVT3050-1
Quantification of ecosystem services - [6h Autres]
Marc Dufrêne
Q195[+]2
BIOD0001-3
Biodiversity management - [6h Seminar]
Arnaud Monty
Q118-[+]2
VEGE0037-1
Innovative system of plant productionQ2   6
Urban agriculture
Haissam Jijakli
 1313- 
Developmental physiology applied to plant productions - [6h Field trip]
Pierre Delaplace
 12-[+] 
Physical parameters control of plant productions in controlled conditions
Vincent Leemans
 9-- 
VEGE0028-1
Methods for managing plant health
Frédéric Francis, Olivier Guelton, Eric Haubruge, Haissam Jijakli, Sébastien Massart, François Verheggen
Q24215-6
CHIM9321-1Immunology
Bénédicte Machiels
Q227--3
ALIM0015-1Food sanitary safety - [2h Seminar]
Mohamed Ayadi
Q1166[+]2
ALIM0013-2Techniques for preparing and preserving foodsQ2   2
General concepts
Christophe Blecker
 21-- 
In-depth study for bioengineers
Christophe Blecker
 3-- 
BIOL2015-3Molecular biology
Patrick Fickers
Q224--2

Choose a language module from :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

All year round

STE 2.31 English language
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LANG2957-1Practice of specialized English in Sciences and Environmental Technologies: (level C1 - presentation) - [36h Autres]
Estelle Mayard, Lelania Sperrazza
TA-12[+]4

STE 2.32 Dutch language
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LANG9914-1Dutch Intermediate Level (dutch language)
Catherine Peeters
TA1818-4

STE 2.33 Spanish language
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LANG9915-1Spanish - beginners
Valérie Coyette
TA1818-4

Optional activity
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INFO9013-1Multivaried analysis 3: Data mining et Machine Learning: advanced (english language)
Yves Brostaux, David Colignon, Benoît Mercatoris, Hélène Soyeurt
Q21228-4
Notice : INFO8008-2: prerequisite for the course INFO9013-1

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

Bridging courses Master in environmental bioengineering
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Compulsory courses
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GEST3028-2Accounting and management
Thomas Dogot
Q12226-4
GEST3773-1Management of quality - [6h Autres]
Mohamed Ayadi, Sébastien Massart
Q118-[+]2
STAT2004-1Applied statistics : First part
Yves Brostaux
Q11212-2
STAT2005-1Applied statistic : Second part
Yves Brostaux
Corequisite
STAT2004-1
Statistique appliquée : 1ère partie
Q21212-2
PSYC5897-3Team, organization and change - [44h Seminar]
Daniel Faulx, Tiber Manfredini, Elise Seghers
Corequisite
MANA0003-1
Portfolio (Bachelier)
GEST3773-1
Gestion de la qualité
GEST3028-2
Comptabilité et gestion des entreprises
TA4-[+]2
MANA0003-1Portfolio (Bachelor) - [24h Autres]
Yves Beckers, Hugues Claessens, Gilles Colinet, Pierre Delaplace, Dorothée Goffin
Corequisite
PSYC5897-3
Equipe, organisation & changement
TA--[+]2
RSTG0008-1Internship (Bachelor) - [18h Autres]
Hélène Soyeurt
Corequisite
PSYC5897-3
Equipe, organisation & changement
GEST3028-2
Comptabilité et gestion des entreprises
GEST3773-1
Gestion de la qualité
TA6-[+]2
BIOL2044-1Plant physiology
Patrick du Jardin
Q1279-3
BIOL2013-2General microbiology, Introduction
Patrick Fickers, Philippe Jacques
Q1168-2
ENVT2044-1General ecology
Grégory Mahy, Arnaud Monty
Q124--2
INFO2038-1Computer science and algorithmic
Hélène Soyeurt
Q1222-2
MATH2016-1General mathematics and modelling of dynamics systems
Jérôme Bindelle, Catherine Charles, Frank Delvigne, Gauthier Ligot, Benoît Mercatoris
Q12424-4
PHYS3036-1Environmental physics
Bernard Longdoz
Q11818-3
LANG2966-2English language: level 3 - [48h E-learning]
Lelania Sperrazza
TA-24[+]4
INGE0008-1
Multidisciplinary experimental project - [60h Autres]
Yves Brostaux, Pierre Delaplace, Sébastien Massart, Benoît Mercatoris, Jacques Mignon, Arnaud Monty
Corequisite
ENVT2044-1
Ecologie générale
BIOL2044-1
Physiologie végétale
GEST3773-1
Gestion de la qualité
STAT2004-1
Statistique appliquée : 1ère partie
STAT2005-1
Statistique appliquée : 2ème partie
TA66[+]6

Option Environmental Bioengineering
GERE0036-1Instrumentation: sensors and signals
Benoît Mercatoris
Corequisite
MATH2016-1
Mathématique générale et modélisation des systèmes dynamiques
Q22424-4
HYDR0001-1
General hydrology
Aurore Degré
Q21410-2
GERE0043-1Foundations of soil quality
Gilles Colinet, Caroline De Clerck, Aurore Degré
Q2186-2
INGE0001-2Strength of materials and elasticityQ2   3
Introduction
Laurent Duchene
 24-- 
In-depth study
Laurent Duchene
 12-- 
PHYS3010-2
Climate changes
Bernard Longdoz
Q224--2
ENVT3129-1
Evaluating sustainability - [2h Seminar]
Andrea Di Maria
Q21216[+]3

Option cours

Select 1 course from Environmental sciences and technologies subject :
CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
AGRO0001-1Basic principles of agriculture and agroecology - [4h Exercise]
Pierre Delaplace, Benjamin Dumont  - Suppl : Christophe Lacroix
Q2164[+]2
INGE0002-1Refrigeration and drying
Nicolas Jacquet, Paul Malumba Kamba
Q2186-2