• Who can apply?

      Admissions to M1 level (Sciences du Vivant): The program admits a maximum of 25 students annually. Admission requires proficiency in English at a minimum B2 level and a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS for students in Europe, or a minimum of 3 years of higher education for non-EU candidates) in Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Chemistry, etc. For students with a Biology background, a strong knowledge of molecular and cellular biology is expected (e.g., a good understanding of "Molecular Biology of the Cell," Alberts et al., 6th edition, chapters 1-22 or Essential Cell Biology, Alberts et al., 5th edition). Non-biologists should have completed at least an introductory biology course. We welcome curious, eager-to-learn students who are prepared to step out of their comfort zone to explore new paths.

      Admissions to M2 level (Frontiers in Biology): Students who have successfully validated an M1 level (or equivalent) from another Master's program may directly apply to our program at M2 level. Admissions are contingent upon spot availability. Students who successfully completed the first year of our program are admitted into M2 Frontiers in Biology.


      How to apply?

      → International candidates who reside in one of the countries affected by the 'Études en France' procedure must follow this procedure until they obtain a student visa. Contact the Campus France local office in your country of residence for detailed information on the enrollment procedure and their specific registration deadlines (typically occurring early in the academic year). Selected applicants will be offered an interview to assess their motivations, general knowledge of biology and ability to communicate in English. Admission results will be published by May 15, 2024.


      → European candidates and international students who do not reside in countries affected by the 'Etudes en France' procedure: Enrollment requests are processed through eCandidat. Complete guidelines (in French or English) are detailed here.

      • Applications must be submitted on Candidat from April 21 to May 21, 2024. Extended to July 25, 2024
      • Selected applicants will be offered an interview to assess their motivations, general knowledge of biology and ability to communicate in English (virtual meeting between August 22-23, 2024).
      • Admission results will be published by August 23, 2024. 
      • Selected candidates must accept the offer on eCandidat by August 28, 2024.

      See also the UCBL page dedicated to international students and the specific modalities of Foreign students exchange programs.



      How to enroll if your application was selected?

      Successful candidates accepting the enrollment offer will be encouraged to complete administrative registration and communicate their preferences for elective courses to us by mid-July. 

      This booklet from UFR Biosciences compiles information about administrative procedures for registration (in French). For more information, contact the School office (Scolarité) of the UFR Biosciences. For information in Engligh on how to register using Mascol page, watch the video below: