Master Year 2 Biology & Health
| Year | Master Year 2 |
| Program | Biology & Health |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Duration of the Course | 12 months, full time |
| Orientation | Research |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Prepare for a PhD
Asset n°2
Gain experience with a 6-month internship at a research laboratory
Asset n°3
Learn based on a multidisciplinary approach
This Master’s program is dedicated to molecular and cellular biology. It maintains a strong link between reductive molecular and structural approaches, as well as between more integrated approaches of cell biology & organism development and new therapeutic strategies.
This multidisciplinary program looks at progress in biology (observation, sequencing, synthesis of the genome and omic approaches) through dialog with other disciplines including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and mechanics. It also deals with ethical questions concerning bio-technological applications. The program includes courses focusing on biological concepts and disciplinary interfaces, as well as an internship in a research laboratory.
Objectives
The program allows students to:
- Acquire a wide-reaching and high-level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Prepare for a PhD
- Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach
On completing the second year of this Master’s program, students will be able to:
- Pursue a PhD
- At the end of a PhD, work in industry in fields like biotechnologies, pharmaceutics and agri-food or at a teaching-research university
- With additional training, occupy a position in biotechnology regulation, IP, innovation funding and management or scientific communication
Course selection method: 5 courses to choose from the list below including including at least three in the first table
|
Molecular structures of the cell |
40 h 6 ECTS English |
|
Synthetic Biology |
36h 6 ECTS English |
|
Structural bioinformatics |
40h 6 ECTS English |
|
Contributions of biochemistry and cryo-EM to the study of translation mechanisms |
65h 6 ECTS English |
|
Grant application |
Project 6 ECTS English |
_______
|
Biologie structurale intégréee |
40h 6 ECTS Français |
|
RMN biologique |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Cristallographie |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Protéomique |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Chimie bio-inspirée |
40h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Ingéniérie métabolique |
40 6 ECTS Français |
Internship
Research internship in a laboratory. 5-6 months
30 ECTS
Mandatory
For M2 year, possibility to follow one or two courses in a French partner university subject to agreement of the teaching team.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of the Master’s in Biology & Health at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- Direct admission in year two is possible for students having successfully completed the first year of a similar Master’s program (60 ECTS must have been validated)
Language prerequisites
English.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for 2023-2024 are :
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
This Master’s program is dedicated to molecular and cellular biology. It maintains a strong link between reductive molecular and structural approaches, as well as between more integrated approaches of cell biology & organism development and new therapeutic strategies.
This multidisciplinary program looks at progress in biology (observation, sequencing, synthesis of the genome and omic approaches) through dialog with other disciplines including physics, chemistry, mathematics, computer science and mechanics. It also deals with ethical questions concerning bio-technological applications. The program includes courses focusing on biological concepts and disciplinary interfaces, as well as an internship in a research laboratory.
Objectives
The program allows students to:
- Acquire a wide-reaching and high-level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Prepare for a PhD
- Benefit from a multidisciplinary approach
On completing the second year of this Master’s program, students will be able to:
- Pursue a PhD
- At the end of a PhD, work in industry in fields like biotechnologies, pharmaceutics and agri-food or at a teaching-research university
- With additional training, occupy a position in biotechnology regulation, IP, innovation funding and management or scientific communication
Course selection method: 5 courses to choose from the list below including including at least three in the first table
|
Molecular structures of the cell |
40 h 6 ECTS English |
|
Synthetic Biology |
36h 6 ECTS English |
|
Structural bioinformatics |
40h 6 ECTS English |
|
Contributions of biochemistry and cryo-EM to the study of translation mechanisms |
65h 6 ECTS English |
|
Grant application |
Project 6 ECTS English |
_______
|
Biologie structurale intégréee |
40h 6 ECTS Français |
|
RMN biologique |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Cristallographie |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Protéomique |
42h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Chimie bio-inspirée |
40h 6 ECTS Français |
|
Ingéniérie métabolique |
40 6 ECTS Français |
Internship
Research internship in a laboratory. 5-6 months
30 ECTS
Mandatory
For M2 year, possibility to follow one or two courses in a French partner university subject to agreement of the teaching team.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of the Master’s in Biology & Health at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- Direct admission in year two is possible for students having successfully completed the first year of a similar Master’s program (60 ECTS must have been validated)
Language prerequisites
English.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Fees for 2023-2024 are :
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 4130€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.