Overview

It is possible to study by targeted, global and/or genetic engineering approaches on molecular, cellular or integrated analytical scales (microbial communities, host organisms). M2 Fundamental Microbiology at Paris-Saclay University covers a wide range of topics in order to understand and control the immense variety of microbial processes.

Career prospects

Main opening: Experimental research in the academic or private sector in numerous laboratories (Paris Saclay, Institut Pasteur, Institut Jacques Monod) in the region or abroad.
Other openings: R&D in the biotechnology sector, education, tracking scientific developments, Scientific communication.
Option of joining additional courses (HEC or ESSEC schools, IT, business management, marketing).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical course of integrative microbiology
Molecular and cellular microbiology
Initiation to data manipulation with R software
Functional genomics
Cellular innovations and synthetic microbiology concepts
Microbial structures and signals
Environmental and microbial biotechnologies
Recent advances in virology: virus-host interactions

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Biology Microbiology Molecular Sciences View 27 other Masters in Biology in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

This course is aimed at students who have acquired M1-level skills in genetics and molecular biology, and theoretical and/or experimental knowledge in the field of Microbiology.
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Curriculum Vitae.
Curriculum EU (description of the units of education followed) of the last two years.
Choice sheet of M2 (obligatory for the candidates registered in M1 at the University Paris-Saclay).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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