Program Overview

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Introduction to the International Master's Programme

The International Master's programme "From fundamental molecular biosciences to biotherapies" offers an integrated state-of-the-art training in fundamental molecular biosciences applied to biotherapies through a multidisciplinary approach. This programme is designed to provide students with a strong education in the molecular basis of physiopathological processes to develop new biotherapy strategies.

Presentation

The programme consists of four semesters (120 ECTS) and offers students the opportunity to choose a specialisation among different fields of biotherapies in various partner universities. The programme is taught in English and provides students with a high-quality education in Molecular Biosciences delivered at Sorbonne Universitť (Paris).

Objectives

The programme's objective is to attract motivated students to a fully integrated Master's course that combines the best elements of existing courses delivered by the consortium members. The programme offers students the opportunity to choose a specialisation option among different biomedical fields in different partner universities for the second semester of the M1.

Organization

The programme is organized into two years:

• M1S1: Fundamental molecular biosciences and biotherapies project (30 ECTS) at Sorbonne Universitť, Paris.
• M1S2: Mobility in one partner university depending on the chosen option among the different biomedical fields: theoretical courses (12 ECTS) and junior internship (18 ECTS).
• M2: Specialisation at Sorbonne Universitť, Paris, with theoretical courses and workshops (30 ECTS) and a senior internship (30 ECTS) according to the initial choice of specialisation.

Specialisation Options

The programme offers several specialisation options, including:

• Cancer Biology
• Immunology and Biotherapies
• Stem cells, Development and Evolution

Application

There are two ways to submit an application, depending on the student's profile:

• If the student resides in one of the listed countries, they must follow the Etudes en France website and apply through the platform.
• If the student is from France or any other country not listed, they must apply through the eCandidat Sorbonne Universitť platform.

Master 1 Degree

The first semester of the Master 1 degree takes place at Sorbonne Universitť, Paris, and includes:

• MU4BM001: Practical in molecular and cellular biology (9 ECTS)
• MU4BM010: Fundamental molecular biosciences (15 ECTS)
• Python course (3 ECTS)

The second semester takes place in one partner university and includes theoretical courses (12 ECTS) and a junior internship (18 ECTS) in a laboratory on a topic related to the chosen option.

Master 2 Degree

The Master 2 degree includes:

• Introductory course: Transverse and translational approaches in biotherapies (6 ECTS)
• Specialisation course (12 ECTS) depending on the chosen option
• Scientific project (6 ECTS)
• Optional course (6 ECTS) to choose among various options

Mobility Programmes

The programme encourages students to complete an internship abroad in one of the partner universities' laboratories.

Admission Criteria

The prerequisite for admission is to possess a Bachelor's degree (licence) in Biological Sciences or an equivalent diploma with a basic background in Genetics, Immunology, Cell biology, and Developmental biology. Students must also be proficient in English (minimum CEFR level B2).

Employment Prospects

Graduates will emerge with critical understanding of basic and applied scientific knowledge and excellent professional and personal skills. The specialisations allow students to obtain multiple high and original qualifications in complementary disciplines and generate career opportunities in academic research, pharmaceutical industry, biomedical research, and more.

France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship

The International Master's programme is compatible with the France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship program. For all inquiries about the scholarship, please note that the application deadline is usually in November for the following academic year.

Pedagogic Team

The pedagogic team includes:

• Charles Durand, Director, Stem cells M2 coordinator
• Vťronique Mateo, Immunology Path and Immunology M2 Coordinator
• Joelle Sobczak-Thťpot, Cell Biology M2 Coordinator
• Clemence Carron-Homo, Developmental Biology M2 Coordinator
• Anthi Karaiskou, Co-director, Cancer Cell Biology Coordinator, Mobility Coordinator

Administrative Staff

The administrative staff includes Cťcile Brťault.