• 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.). 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?

      Applicants from a country in the European Economic Area (including Andorra, Switzerland and Monaco): 

      You must apply via the MonMaster platform. If selected, you will be invited to a virtual interview to assess your motivation, general knowledge of biology, and proficiency in English.


      Applicants of other nationalities:

      1. If you reside in a country not subject to the 'Etudes en France' procedure: You must apply via the MonMaster platform. If selected, you will be invited to a virtual interview to assess your motivation, general knowledge of biology, and proficiency in English. If admitted, you must regularize your status with the French consulate in your country of residence. This includes verifying your eligibility to study in France and, if necessary, applying for a student visa.

      2. If you reside in a country subject to the 'Études en France' procedure: You must follow this procedure until you obtain a student visa. Contact the Campus France office in your country of residence for detailed information on the enrollment procedure and their specific registration deadlines (usually occurring early in the academic year). If selected, you will be invited to a virtual interview to assess your motivation, general knowledge of biology, and proficiency in English. The video below shows how to find our program on the Etude en France database.



      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: