ECTS
180 credits
Duration
3 years
Training structure
IUT Montpellier-Sète
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
Objectives
The Biological Engineering B.U.T. course in Medical Biology and Biotechnology trains senior technicians, future middle managers or multi-skilled assistant engineers in the fields of life sciences, human and animal health, biotechnologies and the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Know-how and skills
On completion of this B.U.T., students will be able to
- Perform analyses in the field of biology
- Experimenting in Biological Engineering
- Conduct studies at organism and cell level
- Perform medical biology tests
- Implement molecular engineering techniques in the field of life sciences.
Training benefits
The B.U.T Biological Engineering course in Medical Biology and Biotechnology offers :
- highly versatile theoretical and practical training with access to certifications (Ecri+, preparation for blood sampling certificate, animal experimentation)
- specific equipment and facilities: laboratory rooms for chemical, biochemical and microbiological analysis, analytical techniques, cell culture, histology, pharmacology, molecular engineering, computer room, language laboratory, ....
- developing autonomy through projects and portfolio building,
- the involvement of teachers and over 50% of professionals,
- the opportunity to go abroad during the3rd year as part of international partnerships,
- immersion in the professional world through internships and work-study programs starting in the2nd year,
- raising awareness of integrated One Health approaches,
- a special curriculum for top-level athletes.
Organization
Knowledge control
Knowledge is tested by continuous assessment.
Open on a sandwich basis
The B.U.T GB BMB course is open to work-study students from the2nd year.
The B.U.T Biological Engineering course in Medical Biology and Biotechnology is open to sandwich courses from the second year onwards.
Internships, tutored projects
22 to 26 weeks of internships over the 3 years of the B.U.T. program
Program
Select a program
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
Admission
Admission requirements
Admissions are made via the Parcoursup platform.
The profiles sought are:
BAC général obtained from 2021 with at least two of the following specialties: Mathematics, Physics-
Chemistry, SVT/Biology-Ecology
General BACobtained before 2021: BAC S.
Technological baccalaureate: STL (specific courses in Biochemistry - Biology - Biotechnology or Laboratory Physics
and Chemistry)
And then
Professional integration
After obtaining a B.U.T Biological Engineering degree in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, students can work as senior technicians in medical biology laboratories, senior technicians/assistant engineers in fundamental research laboratories, the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries, bioproduction and biotherapy, quality control laboratories and biotechnologies.
This B.U.T. enables professional integration in various sectors:
- public and private Research & Development organizations and platforms,
- medical analysis laboratories,
- quality control bodies,
- industries (pharmaceutical, cosmetics, etc.).