Overview
The Microalgae Bioprocess Engineering program of the University of Nantes is integrated in a two-year program in process and bioprocess engineering, with three academic semesters (lectures in english) and a six-month intership in industry or research laboratory.
Objectives
Skills:
- to develop an industrial process for microalgae valorization
- to be able to conduct a research project on microalgae
- to be able to manage an industrial project related to the microalgae field
- to be familiar with the multidisciplinary approach needed in microalgae field (biology, engineering)
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biology of microalgae
- Industrial valorization of microalgae
- Biochemical and metabolic engineering
- Microalgae culture and photobioreactor engineering
- Harvesting and biorefinery of microalgae
- Process integration and operation of microalgae exploitation facilities
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Biology Biodiversity & Conservation General Engineering & Technology View 31 other Masters in Biology in FranceAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Prerequisites for enrolment
- Bac +4
Prerequisites training
The Master’s Degree is a two-year degree. Candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree will enroll in the first year of the Master’s Degree (Master PM3E, IMT Atlantique).
Candidates with at least a 4-year Bachelor degree or first year of Master’s Degree can ask to enroll directly in the second year of the Master’s Degree. Candidates must have a good knowledge in, not necessarily all, but a majority, of the following fields:
- chemical and bioprocess engineering
- biochemical engineering
- mechanical engineering
- physics, Chemistry and biology
Tuition Fee
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International
7500 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7500 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Nantes
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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