Overview

The aim in this M2 Predictive and Integrative Animal Biology program at Paris-Saclay University is to:

become proficient in using bioinformatics and biostatistics tools related to the previous learning outcome.
learn to model biological processes at various levels of spatio-temporal distribution.
adopt the scientific methodology and actively prepare for further studies in a laboratory context.
learn the issues surrounding animals (livestock, wild and domestic) and prepare for employment in the relevant sectors

Career prospects

Further doctoral studies (research professions), mainly in the broad field of animal biology.
Preparation for veterinary studies
Companies in the animal industry (particularly Nutrition / Food)
Companies in the genetic/breeding industries
Selecting Bodies
Conservation biology sectors

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles and methods in animal genetics
Biostatistics, models and software
Animal experiment, ethics and good practices in biology
Quantitative and statistical genetics
Modeling from organs to herd and resource allocation
Integrative analysis of reproduction
Genome analysis
Genetic diversity and population management
Precision livestock management: application of quantitative biology and predictive models

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Biology Animal Science View 28 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

First year of an accredited Master's degree in biology or equivalent at Master's level (Bac +4) or accredited veterinary studies diploma.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Curriculum EU (description of the units of education followed) of the last two years.
Curriculum Vitae.
Motivation letter.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
Certificate of French (level B1, compulsory for non-French speakers).
Choice sheet of M2 (obligatory for the candidates registered in M1 at the University Paris-Saclay)
Referring contact information (compulsory for non-international applicants).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Letter of recommendation from an internship supervisor

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year
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Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

250 EUR / year

≈ 250 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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Funding

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