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Diploma in Algology

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Brussels, Brussels-Capital , Belgium•QS 2027 #295

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At Vrije Universiteit Brussel in Brussels, Belgium, Diploma in Algology is offered as a diploma in Health Sciences programme. It carries 40.0 credits (ECTS).

At a glance

Degree: Diploma
Field: Health Sciences
Credits: 40.0 (ECTS)

We have no tuition fees or an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked October 2026 · Source: vub.be ·

Program details

Overview

This postgraduate programme in algology focuses on complex acute, subacute and chronic pain. Students develop communicative, social and technical skills to assess patients across disciplines and apply their own specialist expertise within a multimodal treatment plan. Teaching follows the CanMEDS roles of physician, scientist and communicator. The programme is aimed at physicians who need to manage complex pain with scientific knowledge and patient-centred care. The award is a postgraduate qualification in pain control at postgraduate level.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

About Vrije Universiteit Brussel

“Scientia Vincere Tenebras”

Type: University
Control: Private
Campus setting: Urban
Founded: 1970
QS rank: #295
Programs: 262
Location: Brussels, Brussels-Capital , Belgium
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