UNIVERSITÉ LIBRE DE BRUXELLES · BELGIUM
Interuniversity Certificate in Algology
Certificate · Taught in en · UCAS FC-665
At a glance
24 mo
Duration
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IELTS
€5k
Tuition / yr
en
Language
Certificate
Level
- 2 yearsProgram Duration
- 5.5 days/yearIntensive On-Campus Sessions
- 3 monthsClinical Internship
- 40 CPCourse Credits
- BelgiumCountry
- 4,500 EURRegistration Fee
The Interuniversity Certificate in Algology is a joint postgraduate program offered by several Belgian universities, aiming to train specialists in pain management. This program is designed for physicians seeking to deepen their knowledge and skills in controlling pain in its broadest sense. It focuses on providing excellent patient care for individuals with complex pain issues, encompassing acute, subacute, and chronic pain conditions. The curriculum emphasizes the development of scientific knowledge, practical skills, and appropriate attitudes for multidisciplinary patient evaluation and treatment.
Curriculum
This 2-year program (40 CP) is organized every two years and includes five main components:
- Year 1
- Advanced studies in algology part 1
- Clinical internship 1 in a recognized pain center
- Year 2
- Advanced studies in algology part 2
- Clinical internship 2 in a recognized pain center
- Capita selecta
Frequently asked questions
- What are the tuition fees for the Interuniversity Certificate in Algology?
- The registration fee for the entire 2-year program is 4,500 EUR, covering both tuition for home and international students.
- How long is the program and what is its structure?
- This is a 2-year postgraduate program comprising advanced studies and clinical internships in recognized pain centers. It includes intensive on-campus sessions of 5.5 days per year.
- What are the entry requirements for this certificate?
- Applicants must hold a Master in Medicine (or equivalent) and be enrolled in a specialization program (excluding general medicine) or hold a specialist diploma. Priority is given to residents in their final or second-to-last year of specialization.
- How do I apply for the Interuniversity Certificate in Algology?
- You need to send your CV and preferred partner university to the algology email address for initial application review. Approved applicants will receive further instructions for university enrollment.
- What is the estimated cost of living for international students in Brussels?
- Estimated living costs for international students in Brussels are approximately 1,000 EUR per month.
Entry requirements
Master in Medicine (or equivalent)Must be enrolled in a specialization program (excluding general medicine) or hold a specialist diploma (excluding general medicine).
Flemish Community UniversitiesMaster of Medicine in de geneeskunde, enrolled in the Master of Medicine in de specialistische geneeskunde program, or hold a certificate of acceptance (KB of 1999), or Master of Medicine in de specialistische geneeskunde.
Priority is given to residents in their final or second-to-last year of specialization.
Fees
Tuition (international)4,500.00 € for the 2 years
Tuition (home)4,500.00 € for the 2 years
LivingEstimated living costs for international students in Brussels are approximately 1,000 € per month.
This registration fee covers the entire 2-year program.
How to apply
1. Step 1: Initial ApplicationSend your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and the name of your preferred partner university to the algology email address. Enrollment is possible at KU Leuven, VUB, UCLouvain, UAntwerpen, and UGent. The steering committee will review your CV and approve or reject your application.
2. Step 2: University EnrollmentOnce your application is approved, you will receive detailed instructions via email regarding the enrollment procedure at your chosen university.
Accreditation
This is an interuniversity certificate involving multiple Belgian universities.
Frequently asked questions
What are the tuition fees for the Interuniversity Certificate in Algology?
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The registration fee for the entire 2-year program is 4,500 EUR, covering both tuition for home and international students.
How long is the program and what is its structure?
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This is a 2-year postgraduate program comprising advanced studies and clinical internships in recognized pain centers. It includes intensive on-campus sessions of 5.5 days per year.
What are the entry requirements for this certificate?
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Applicants must hold a Master in Medicine (or equivalent) and be enrolled in a specialization program (excluding general medicine) or hold a specialist diploma. Priority is given to residents in their final or second-to-last year of specialization.
How do I apply for the Interuniversity Certificate in Algology?
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You need to send your CV and preferred partner university to the algology email address for initial application review. Approved applicants will receive further instructions for university enrollment.
What is the estimated cost of living for international students in Brussels?
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Estimated living costs for international students in Brussels are approximately 1,000 EUR per month.