Agriculture - Food, Technology, Engineering, Health, Science

Medical biology and biotechnology

  • ECTS

    180 credits

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Training structure

    Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The advantages of the training program

The B.U.T. in Biological Engineering, specializing in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, offers:

  • A highly versatile theoretical and practical training program with access to certifications (Ecri+, preparation for the blood sampling certificate, animal experimentation).
  • specific equipment and facilities: practical work rooms for chemical, biochemical, and microbiological analysis techniques, cell culture, histology, pharmacology, molecular engineering platform, computer room, language laboratory, etc.
  • developing autonomy through projects and building a portfolio,
  • the involvement 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,
  • welcoming high-level athletes with a tailored curriculum.
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Objectives

The B.U.T. in Biological Engineering, specializing in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, trains senior technicians, future middle managers, and versatile assistant engineers in the fields of life sciences, human and animal health, biotechnology, and the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries.

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Know-how and skills

Upon completion of this B.U.T., students will be able to

  • Performing analyses in the field of biology
  • Experimenting in Biological Engineering
  • Conducting studies at the organism and cell levels
  • Perform medical laboratory tests
  • Implement molecular engineering techniques in the field of life sciences.
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Organization

Knowledge assessment

Knowledge is assessed through continuous assessment.

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Open alternately

The B.U.T GB BMB course is open to work-study programs starting in thesecond year.

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Internships, supervised projects

22 to 26 weeks of internship during the 3 years of the B.U.T. program

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Program

Select a program

first year

second year

third year

Admission

Admission requirements

Admissions are handled through the Parcoursup platform.

The profiles sought are:
General high school diploma obtained in 2021 or later with at least two of the following specializations: Mathematics, Physics-
, Chemistry, Life and Earth Sciences/Biology-Ecology
General high school diploma obtained before 2021: Science high school diploma.
Technological high school diploma: STL (Specific courses in Biochemistry - Biology - Biotechnology or Physical
and Chemical Sciences in the laboratory)

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And after

Professional integration

After obtaining a B.U.T. in Biological Engineering with a specialization in Medical Biology and Biotechnology, students can work as senior medical biology laboratory technicians or senior technicians/assistant engineers in fundamental research laboratories; the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries; bioproduction and biotherapy; quality control laboratories; and biotechnology.

This B.U.T. degree allows graduates to enter the workforce in various sectors:

  • public and private research and development organizations and platforms,
  • medical testing laboratories,
  • quality control organizations,
  • industries (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, etc.).
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