Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Biomass Engineering for Bioeconomy program is a full-time academic program that focuses on the valorization of agro-resources and industrial waste. The program is designed to provide students with in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of plant biochemical diversity and biotechnological tools.

Skills and Objectives

The program aims to combine different disciplines to design new sustainable routes for the valorization of agro-resources or industrial waste. The two main objectives are:

• To provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of plant biochemical diversity and of the biotechnological tools supporting innovation in the bioeconomy.
• To train students to implement industry-driven approaches for innovation in the bioeconomy.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue various career paths, including:

• Research and development engineer
• Researcher or teacher-researcher
• Engineer in production, control, or quality assurance
• Consultant in environmental or industrial fields
• Project manager in biotechnology, biotherapy, or innovation in health
• Specialist in intelligence artificielle (IA)
• Data scientist
• Chargé d'études or project manager in clinical research
• Ingénieur d'études or researcher in industry or public research

Further Study Opportunities

The program also provides opportunities for further study, including:

• Master Agrosciences, Environnement, Territoires, Paysage, Forêt
• Biologie-AgroSciences
• Master Biodiversité, écologie et évolution
• DU Post-Licence en Optométrie, Contactologie, Basse Vision, Santé Oculaire
• PhD en écologie, évolution
• Doctorat en Chimie / Biologie
• Doctorat en Bioinformatique

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the M2 BEB program are:

• BSc degree or equivalent degree of at least 180 ECTS in Engineering or Science, including a strong background in at least one discipline related to Biology: Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biophysics, Bioprocess engineering, Molecular biology
• Demonstrated English language proficiency B2 advanced

Supporting Documents

The compulsory supporting documents for admission include:

• Copy diplomas
• Copy of passport
• Motivation letter
• All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application
• Certificate of English level
• Curriculum Vitae

Fees and Scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances. More information on tuition fees and scholarships is available.

Location

The program is located in PALAISEAU.

Program Details

The program comprises 5 mandatory courses, 1 elective course to be chosen among 2 courses, and 1 MSc thesis internship. Teamwork and experimental training are two pillars of the pedagogy. The schedule will be posted shortly.

Capacity

The program has 16 available places.

Public Visé and Prérequis

The program is designed for students with a strong background in biology, biotechnology, or related fields. The admission requirements include a BSc degree or equivalent degree of at least 180 ECTS in Engineering or Science, and demonstrated English language proficiency B2 advanced. The candidates are selected based on their background, academic results, and motivation.