Program Overview

Introduction to the Bachelor of University Technology in Biological Engineering

The Bachelor of University Technology (BUT) in Biological Engineering is a three-year program offered by the University Institute of Technology (IUT) in Saint-Brieuc, France. This program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in biological engineering, preparing them for careers in the food industry, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

Objectives and Competencies

The BUT in Biological Engineering aims to develop professionals competent in the fields of agro-food, health, and environment. The program focuses on providing students with the necessary skills to work in these sectors, including:

• Realizing analyses and experiments in biology
• Managing quality, hygiene, safety, and environment in food and biotechnology industries
• Organizing food and biomolecule production
• Innovating in food science and biotechnology

Program Structure and Content

The program is divided into three years, with a combination of theoretical and practical courses. The first year consists of 35 weeks of classes, the second year includes 25 weeks of classes and 10 weeks of internship or alternation, and the third year offers 17 weeks of classes and 35 weeks of internship or alternation. The curriculum covers various subjects, including:

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Food technology and sensory evaluation
• Applied mathematics, physics, and statistics
• Immunology
• Management and legislation

Teaching Methods and Equipment

The program features a combination of theoretical and practical teaching methods, with classes and laboratory work. The IUT provides students with access to state-of-the-art equipment, including:

• A food technology hall
• A sensory analysis laboratory
• Three computer rooms
• Twelve laboratory rooms with recent and regularly renewed equipment

Duration and Organization of the Program

The program lasts for three years, with the possibility of alternation starting from the second year. A typical week at the IUT includes:

• Two days of practical work in small groups
• Three days of classes and directed work in half-promotions, promoting interactive and personalized teaching

Internships and Alternation

Students have the opportunity to complete their BUT in Biological Engineering through a classic pathway (initial training) or alternation, chosen by the student. The program includes:

• A 10-week internship in France during the second year
• A 14-week internship in the third year (in France or abroad) For students opting for alternation, a specific support system is in place to help them find a contract. An antenna of the SFCA service, dedicated to alternation training, is available at the IUT to guide students before and during their alternation.

Evaluation Method

The control of knowledge is carried out through continuous assessment throughout the training, including:

• Written and oral evaluations
• Practical work
• Projects and presentations
• Missions in companies, evaluated through a report and an oral presentation

Diploma and Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the three-year program, students receive a level Bac+3 diploma, awarded by the University. This diploma attests to their mastery of the necessary skills to work in their field of study and provides a solid foundation for further studies in a master's program or specialized training. Graduates of the BUT in Biological Engineering have a wide range of career opportunities in various sectors, including:

• Research and development
• Production
• Quality control
• Hygiene, safety, and environment

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, candidates must:

• Hold a general bachelor's degree with scientific specialties (minimum two in the first year and one in the final year) or a technological bachelor's degree (STL, ST2S, or STAV)
• Apply through the Parcoursup platform
• Submit a letter of motivation and participate in a recruitment interview The evaluation criteria for applications include:
• Grades in scientific subjects or specialties
• French language grades
• Comments on the future plans form
• The candidate's project, assessed through a letter of motivation and a recruitment interview

How to Apply

To apply for the first year, candidates must:

• Use the Parcoursup platform
• Choose the Sciences de l'Aliment et Biotechnologie pathway from the first year
• Submit a complete application as soon as possible, as the number of places is limited For applications to the second or third year, candidates must:
• Follow the procedure outlined on the IUT website
• Submit the required documents, including a CV, letter of motivation, and transcripts
• Participate in a recruitment interview, if selected

Contact Information

For more information about the BUT in Biological Engineering, please contact:

• Aymeric MENARD, Head of the Biological Engineering Department
• Angélique JACOB, Secretary of the Biological Engineering Department
• Anne GERNIER, Animation and Training Engineer for Continuing Education and Alternation