Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Master 2 GenE2 is a research-based training program that combines scientific lectures, research projects, hands-on workshops, and an internship. It is a full-time academic program taught entirely in English.

Program Structure

The program is structured around three skill blocks:

• Theoretical block (15 ECTS): organized as scientific lectures, including:
  • 4 mandatory courses:
    • Functional Genomics
    • ncRNA and Epigenetics
    • Genome Stability and Evolution
    • Genomes, Phenotypes and Populations
  • 1 optional course (choose one):
    • Single-cell omics and spatial transcriptomics
    • Metagenomics
    • Scientific Project
• Experimental block (15 ECTS): two innovative practical workshops:
  • ChIP-seq
  • Big Data
• Research immersion block (30 ECTS): a six-month laboratory internship in France or abroad.

Program Objectives

By following this program, students will be able to:

• Master the fundamental concepts and methods in genetics, genomics, epigenetics, and evolution.
• Define and carry out all steps of an experimental approach in genomics.
• Apply basic concepts of high-throughput data analysis.
• Design and analyze experiments using modern sequencing technologies.
• Identify, select, and apply existing tools in bioinformatics and biostatistics to analyze high-throughput sequencing data.
• Acquire skills in creating, managing, manipulating, and visualizing complex data.
• Apply knowledge to biomedical, applied, or fundamental research problems.
• Synthesize and integrate knowledge and results to present them in writing and orally, developing a scientific critical mind to understand the limits of high-throughput genomic analyses.
• Develop the ability to design and plan innovative scientific projects.
• Master laboratory practices: teamwork, scientific rigor, autonomy, communication, and laboratory safety.
• Develop the ability to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Strengthen skills in scientific publishing and communication to diverse audiences.

Career Opportunities

Career Prospects

After Master + Doctorat: researcher or teacher-researcher After a Master or Master + Doctorat: engineer (research and development, control, production…) Possible career paths include:

• Ingénieur.e d’études
• Chargé.e de recherche et innovation
• Chargé·e de projet
• Chargé·e de validation/qualification
• Chargé·e de communication scientifique, veille technologique ou transfert de technologie
• Enseignant.es dans le secondaire
• Coordinateur.rices d’étude ou chargé.es de projets dans la recherche clinique

Further Study Opportunities

• Doctorat
• Masters spécialisés (MBA en management de projet, en commerce, gestion de l’innovation dans les bio-industries)

Fees and Scholarships

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

Admission

Capacity

• Available Places: 20

Public Visé et Prérequis

The program is designed for:

• Étudiants en Master de Biologie (Master), en Médecine, Pharmacie, Médecine vétérinaire, biotechnologie ou agroalimentaire, or any other relevant scientific background.
• Professionnels souhaitant acquérir des compétences dans la manipulation, le traitement et l’analyse statistique des données de séquençage à haut débit.
• Chercheurs, ingénieurs ou techniciens dans des laboratoires de biologie, biotechnologie, génomique, épigénomique ou recherche biomédicale, souhaitant se spécialiser dans le traitement et l’analyse des données de séquençage.
• Personnel hospitalier ou cliniciens en formation continue intéressés par la génomique médicale et l’analyse de données patients pour la recherche translationnelle ou clinique.

Application Period(s)

• Inception Platform: From 09/02/2026 to 04/05/2026

Supporting Documents

Compulsory Supporting Documents

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

Additional Supporting Documents

• VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
• Supporting documents:
  • Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
  • Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
  • Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
  • Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
  • Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
  • Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
  • Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

Location

• ORSAY
• GIF SUR YVETTE
• PARIS 05
• PARIS 15
• EVRY

Program Schedule

The schedule will be posted shortly.