Master Year 1 Biology & Health
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Biology and 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 obtained on completion of the second year of the program |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
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Prepare for a PhD
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Obtain experience with significant laboratory work
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Gain knowledge in molecular and cellular aspects of biology 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, high-level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Prepare for a PhD
- Learn using a multidisciplinary approach
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
After completing the second year of the 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, take up a position in biotechnology regulation, IP, innovation funding and management or scientific communication
Core Courses
| English or French (FLE) | 4ECTS |
| Elective course (Scientific or HSS or project) | 4 to 8 ECTS |
Language : may be replaced by an elected course if knowledge of French and English sufficient.
Minimum 8 ECTS sur les périodes 1 et 2.
Elective courses
Four courses to be chosen among those below subject to timetable compatibilities.
| Immunology and infectious diseases | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biotechnologies for health and agriculture | 32h 4ECTS English |
Genomes : diversity, environment and human health |
32h 4ECTS English |
| Integrative neurosciences | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biodiversity and ecosystems | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Experimental training in genetic engineering or in quantitative imaging | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Reconstitution personnalisée du processus tumoral | En mode projet. Sous réserve d’accord de l’équipe pédagogique 4ECTS English |
| Physique des objets biologiques | 32h 4ECTS Français |
Elective Courses
Four courses to be chosen among those below subject to timetable compatibilities.
| Molecular systems biology | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Epigenetics and non-coding RNAs | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biophotonics and applications | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Project in bioinformatics | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Data sciences in biological imaging | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Medicinal chemistry | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biomechanics in health and disease | 32h 4ECTS English |
Internship
4 to 6 months
Mandatory
20 ECTS
For Master year 2, possibility to follow one or two courses in a French partner university subject to agreement of the teaching team.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Licence/Bachelor of Science (biology – physics – chemistry – mathematics – informatics) with a strong interest in biosciences - as a minimum, a basic knowledge required
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, high-level understanding of molecular and cellular biology
- Prepare for a PhD
- Learn using a multidisciplinary approach
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
After completing the second year of the 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, take up a position in biotechnology regulation, IP, innovation funding and management or scientific communication
Core Courses
| English or French (FLE) | 4ECTS |
| Elective course (Scientific or HSS or project) | 4 to 8 ECTS |
Language : may be replaced by an elected course if knowledge of French and English sufficient.
Minimum 8 ECTS sur les périodes 1 et 2.
Elective courses
Four courses to be chosen among those below subject to timetable compatibilities.
| Immunology and infectious diseases | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biotechnologies for health and agriculture | 32h 4ECTS English |
Genomes : diversity, environment and human health |
32h 4ECTS English |
| Integrative neurosciences | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biodiversity and ecosystems | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Experimental training in genetic engineering or in quantitative imaging | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Reconstitution personnalisée du processus tumoral | En mode projet. Sous réserve d’accord de l’équipe pédagogique 4ECTS English |
| Physique des objets biologiques | 32h 4ECTS Français |
Elective Courses
Four courses to be chosen among those below subject to timetable compatibilities.
| Molecular systems biology | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Epigenetics and non-coding RNAs | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biophotonics and applications | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Project in bioinformatics | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Data sciences in biological imaging | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Medicinal chemistry | 32h 4ECTS English |
| Biomechanics in health and disease | 32h 4ECTS English |
Internship
4 to 6 months
Mandatory
20 ECTS
For Master year 2, possibility to follow one or two courses in a French partner university subject to agreement of the teaching team.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Licence/Bachelor of Science (biology – physics – chemistry – mathematics – informatics) with a strong interest in biosciences - as a minimum, a basic knowledge required
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.