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

The program aims to equip students with the skills to combine different disciplines in order to design new sustainable routes for the valorization of agro-resources or industrial waste.

Objectives

The two main objectives of the program are:

• To provide in-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of plant biochemical diversity and of the biotechnological tools (genetic modification, synthetic biology, innovative extraction strategies according to green chemistry principles) supporting innovation in the bioeconomy.
• To train students to implement industry-driven approaches for innovation in the bioeconomy.

Career Opportunities

The program offers a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Ingénieur (R&D, contrôle, production…)
• Chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur
• Ingénieur (recherche-développement, contrôle, production…) dans les domaines santé, pharmacie, agroalimentaire, biotechnologies, instruments et réactifs, cosmétique, dépollution et environnement
• Secteurs d'activité: recherche fondamentale ou appliquée en Biologie, Santé ou Écologie dans le monde académique ou dans le secteur privé
• Domaines: santé, pharmacie, agroalimentaire, biotechnologies, instruments et réactifs, cosmétique, dépollution et environnement

Further Study Opportunities

The program also offers further study opportunities, 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

Fees and Scholarships

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

Admission Route

The admission requirements for the M2 BEB 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 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

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 2 pillars of the pedagogy.

Location

The program is located in PALAISEAU.

Capacity

The available places for the program are 16.