Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Stem Cells, Development, Cancer program is a full-time academic program that offers a unique blend of cutting-edge lectures and hands-on training in real-world research methodology. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to understand recent scientific breakthroughs and tackle today's major challenges in stem cell biology, developmental genetics, and human diseases such as cancer.

Program Structure

The program is organized into three blocks of teaching units, which are designed to progressively strengthen students' expertise and research skills. The first semester combines theoretical and practical training with a literature review project linked to the internship. The second semester is fully dedicated to a six-month research internship, linked to the program's scientific themes.

Skills and Objectives

The program aims to provide students with the skills to follow scientific conferences in English and to understand recent scientific breakthroughs in stem cell biology, developmental genetics, and human diseases such as cancer. The objectives of the program are to:

• Study in a stimulating international environment
• Build skills at the interface of fundamental biology and biomedical research
• Prepare for careers in the academic or private sector

Career Opportunities

The program provides students with the tools and confidence to achieve their goals in research or engineering. Career prospects include:

• Researcher or teacher-researcher
• Engineer (research and development, control, production)
• Study engineer
• Research and innovation manager
• Project manager
• Validation/qualification manager
• Scientific communication, technology watch, or technology transfer manager
• Teacher in secondary education
• Coordinator of studies or project manager in clinical research

Further Study Opportunities

Students who complete the program can pursue further study opportunities, such as:

• Doctorate
• Specialized master's degrees (MBA in project management, commerce, innovation management in bio-industries)

Fees and Scholarships

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

Admission

The program is open to students who have completed a Master's degree or equivalent in biology, medicine, or pharmacy. Applicants must have a solid foundation in cellular and molecular biology and a good level of English (B2 minimum).

Application Period

The application period is from February 1st to March 31st.

Supporting Documents

Applicants must provide the following supporting documents:

• Copy of diplomas
• Copy of identity document
• Motivation letter
• All transcripts of the years/semesters validated since the high school diploma
• Certificate of English level
• Curriculum Vitae
• Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program

Location

The program is located in Orsay, GIF-sur-Yvette, Paris 15, Montigny-le-Bretonneux, and Versailles.