Overview

The Master is developed in partnership by world-renowned schools: Ecole normale supérieure (ENS - PSL), Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes (EPHE - PSL), Collège de France, Ecole Supérieure de Physique Chimie Industrielles de la Ville de Paris (ESPCI - PSL), Mines Paris - PSL, Institute of Physico-Chemical Biology (IBPC), Institut Curie and Institut Pasteur. The recruitment of competitively selected students with an exceptionally high researcher/student ratio, their tailor-made training and close tutoring are shared between the different teaching institutions within PSL. In addition, research training through research practice is a historical mark of these institutions.

IMaLiS track is managed by the Department of Biology at the ENS and is taught entirely in English.
Integrative Biologie and Physiopathology (BioP) and Biodiversity Environment (BE) tracks are managed by the Life and Earth Sciences section at the EPHE. These tracks are taught in French.

Opportunities

The Master's in Life Sciences from PSL Research University primarily prepares students for careers as researchers, research professors, research physicians or research engineers in the public sector, or as Research and Development professionals in the private sector, particularly the pharmaceutical and innovative biotechnology industries. Career opportunities also exist in management of parks and nature reserves, local authorities, as well as in the private or semi-public sectors in biodiversity or environmental management.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Systems biology, genomics and bioinformatics

Neurosciences

Ecology and evolution

Integrative PhysioPathology

Biodiversity and Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English, French

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Natural Sciences Health Sciences View 20 other Masters in Health Sciences 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

A cover letter explaining your interest in the program
A detailed CV, transcripts for the 3 years of your Bachelor's degree and certificate of successful completion of Bachelor's (if the degree is still in preparation, transcripts for the ongoing academic year are sufficient at the time of application, a certification will be required at the time of registration)
Certification of English language proficiency (optional but recommended if English is not your mother tongue). Accepted certifications: TOEFL iBT, CAE, TOEIC, and IELTS
Two letters of recommendation* (preferably, one from a university professor and one from an internship or project supervisor; alternatively, two academic references)

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 24 months.
EU/EEA

250 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 250 EUR per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Paris

1195 - 1778 EUR /month

Living costs

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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Available Scholarships

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