ECTS
180 credits
Duration
3 years
Training Structure
Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology (IUT)
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Benefits of the Training Program
The Bachelor's Degree in Biological Engineering, with a concentration in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, offers:
- A highly versatile theoretical and practical training program offering the opportunity to earn certifications (Ecri+, preparation for the blood draw certification, animal experimentation)
- specific equipment and facilities: practical training labs for chemical, biochemical, and microbiological analysis; analytical techniques; cell culture; histology; pharmacology; a molecular engineering suite; a computer lab; a language lab; etc.
- the development of independence through projects and the creation of a portfolio,
- the participation of teachers and more than 50% of professionals,
- the opportunity to study abroad during thethird year as part of international partnerships,
- immersion in the professional world through internships and work-study programs starting in thesecond year,
- raising awareness of integrated One Health approaches,
- providing support for elite athletes through a tailored program.
Objectives
The Bachelor's Degree in Biological Engineering, with a concentration in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, trains advanced technicians, future mid-level managers, or versatile engineering assistants in the fields of life sciences, human and animal health, biotechnology, and the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.
Expertise and Skills
Upon completion of this B.U.T., students will be able to
- Conducting analyses in the field of biology
- Experimenting in Biological Engineering
- Conducting studies at the cellular and organismal levels
- Perform clinical laboratory tests
- Apply molecular engineering techniques in the field of life sciences.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Knowledge assessment is conducted through ongoing assessment.
Open on an alternating basis
The B.U.T. GB program (BMB track) is open to work-study students starting in thesecond year
Internships, supervised projects
22 to 26 weeks of internship during the 3-year B.U.T. program
Program
Select a program
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admissions are processed through the Parcoursup platform.
The profiles we are looking for are:
General Baccalaureate (BAC) earned in 2021 or later with at least two of the following specializations: Mathematics, Physics-
, Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences/Biology-Ecology
General Baccalaureate (BAC) earned before 2021: BAC S.
Technological Baccalaureate: STL (Specific courses in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Physical Sciences
and Laboratory Chemistry)
And then
Employment Placement
After earning a B.U.T. in Biological Engineering with a concentration in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, students can work as senior medical laboratory technicians or senior technicians/engineering assistants in basic research laboratories; the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries; bioproduction and biotherapy; quality control laboratories; and biotechnology.
This B.U.T. program prepares students for careers in various sectors:
- public and private research and development organizations and platforms,
- medical testing laboratories,
- quality control organizations,
- industries (pharmaceutical, cosmetics, etc.).