Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Development of Drugs and Health Products is a master's program that aims to train future managers in the pharmaceutical field with a versatile, scientific, and technical expertise, and an opening-up to socio-economic world and/or research laboratories.

Program Objectives

The objective of this multidisciplinary master is to provide advanced knowledge on the main pathologies and their underlying mechanisms in order to improve strategies to implement diagnosis, innovative treatment, and prevention.

Program Structure

The M2 is composed of 2 semesters:

• The first semester offers theoretical and practical courses (including core and optional courses, group works, case studies, and research specialization)
• The second semester is dedicated to a 6-month internship. At the end of their internship, the students have to defend their master's thesis during an international symposium organized by the M1 D2HP students.

Axes of Specialization

At the M2 level, the students specialize by choosing 2 of the 3 axes:

1. Axis 1: Current issues in the major pathologies
2. Axis 1 + Axis 2: Pharmacist's toolbox
3. Axis 1 + Axis 3: Transversal pharmaceutical disciplines
4. Axis 2 + Axis 3: Transversal pharmaceutical disciplines

Skills and Competencies

The program aims to equip students with the skills to:

• Identify the current issues in major pathologies to implement treatments and adequate preventive measures

Career Opportunities

Career prospects include:

• Researcher or teacher-researcher
• Formulation and innovation manager in cosmetics
• Quality assurance manager
• R&D project manager
• Research and innovation officer
• Project manager in biotechnology, biotherapy, or health innovation
• Regulatory affairs officer in health

Further Study Opportunities

Students can pursue a Doctorate after completing the master's program.

Fees and Scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the program and personal circumstances.

Admission Criteria

Admission is possible for:

• Students who have validated the M1 D2HP or a related field (biology, chemistry, biotechnology, or biochemistry) in a university offering a comparable level of education
• PharmD, MD who have validated the 5th year of study or an equivalent M1 in France or the EU
• Students with an engineering degree in the health field with an equivalent M1 in France or the EU
• Individuals in continuing education in the health field, with their dossier evaluated on a case-by-case basis

Application Period

The application period is from January 21, 2026, to April 10, 2026.

Supporting Documents

Compulsory supporting documents include:

• Copy of diplomas
• Copy of the last diploma
• Copy of passport
• Copy of identity document
• Referring contact information
• Motivation letter
• Letter of recommendation or internship evaluation
• List of other masters requested (excluding Saclay)
• Document at your convenience
• Indicate sources of funding envisaged
• All transcripts of the years/semesters validated since the high school diploma
• Certificate of English level
• Curriculum Vitae
• Cambridge English certificate or equivalent

Location

The program is located in Orsay.

Program Capacity

There are 30 available places in the program.