Overview

Students in Life Sciences and Health from Paris-Saclay University have both theoretical and practical expertise in a defined field of research in biology and health. They are capable of planning an original research project and conducting it independently from an experimental perspective.

Outcomes

• Knowledge (Learning):
- Fundamental mechanisms of living organisms at different levels: gene, genome, cell, tissue, organism
- Common approaches to genomics, genetics, cell biology, cell signalling and biochemistry.
- Methodological approach to scientific publications
- Concepts and experimental approaches in a specialised (defined by choice of M2), core, targeted, applied or medical field in Health Biology.
• Capabilities (Skills):
- Formulate a scientific question
- Propose a scientific approach to deal with an issue to do with biology and health.
- Write according to the academic standard in science.
- Carry out experiments independently.
- Interpret, discuss and communicate scientific results in written and oral form
• Expertise:
- Work independently on the critical analysis of scientific literature and the state of the art summary on a well-defined issue.
- Determine vital issues in biology and health.
- Conduct a scientific study: formulate hypotheses and develop strategies to test them.
The varied nature of M2 allows each student to specialise in one of the main areas of contemporary research in Biology and Health, whether core, targeted or medical.
Three international courses taught in English are available from M1 for both international and French students:
- M1 Life Sciences and Health International Track in France in preparation for the six M2s taught in English
- M1+M2 French-Chinese Biotherapies
- M1+M2 Infectiology as a dual degree with the University of Health Sciences (Phnom Penh) in association with the Pasteur Institute in Cambodia.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-15 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Health Sciences View 22 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

Motivation letter.
(Specific interest for the Master Life Sciences and Heanth, and professional objective)
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level.
2nd letter of motivation.
(- Specific interest for China and France given that this training will take place in these two countries - Confirmation of the ability to speak the French and/or Chinese language)
Curriculum Vitae.
- 2nd letter of recommendation (compulsory for candidates who have already been enrolled in higher education in France before).
  (Recommendation letter)
- VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
- Supporting documents :- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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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Available Scholarships

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