Overview

The aim of the M2 Systems and Synthetic Biology program at Paris-Saclay University is to provide students from the Life Sciences, Mathematics, Engineering, Chemistry, Physical and Computer Sciences a mean to fruitfully engage in collaborative work across disciplinary boundaries, with applications in Systems & Synthetic Biology.

Students undertaking the course will gain hands-on experience in experimental biology, modeling and designing. They will also enhance transversal capacities including planning a project, giving a seminar, perceiving the industrial, economical and ethical issues associated with these developing fields.

Career prospects

The professional perspectives of M2 SSB lie in the massive development of Synthesis Biology, and the orientation of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry towards the use of predictive models and the modeling of biological systems.

About 70% of students in previous classes pursue doctoral studies, while others hold research-engineering positions in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries or in academic research laboratories. Moreover, several previous graduates are founders of biotech startups.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Synthetic Biology Practical Course
Metabolic Engineering
Genome Engineering
Biosafety and Sociological Questions on Synthetic Biology
Biological Parts and Devices
Statistical Analysis of Large Scale Gene Expression Data
Rational Protein Engineering
Nanobiology
Design of Experiments and Machine Learning in Synthetic Biology
Computational Inference and Modeling of Biological Networks

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-04 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 9 other Masters in Biotechnology 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

Applicants may come from Universities or from Engineering schools. After a first year of master (M1), or an equivalent qualification (4 years of successful higher education after finishing high-school), in either Biology, applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry or Physics. Bi-disciplinary curriculums including biology is favored, but highly-achieving and motivated students in any of the cited disciplines can apply.
Motivation letter.
Curriculum Vitae.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Document at your convenience. (Any other document that you consider important for the evaluation of your application)
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Letter of recommendation or internship evaluation. (Or the names and addresses of 2 referees)

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Tuition Fees

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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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Scholarships Information

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