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, Food Science and Biotechnology track, offers:
- A specialized program focused on reducing food loss and waste—a key societal challenge facing our agri-food and bio-industries!
- specific equipment and facilities: Food Technology lab, microbrewery, Packaging & Processing platform, professional culinary production unit, practical labs for chemical, biochemical, and microbiological analysis, computer lab, language lab, etc.
- Integrated Practical Training for a comprehensive immersion in the various departments of an agri-food or biotechnology company (production facility, quality control department, R&D lab, etc.)
- innovation projects in collaboration with professionals in the food, cosmetics, and packaging industries
- up to 26 weeks of internship over the course of the 3-year professional immersion program
- The last two years of the program are open to work-study students.
Objectives
The Bachelor's Degree in Biological Engineering, with a concentration in Food Science and Biotechnology, prepares students for careers in the agri-food, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
Expertise and Skills
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Lead the management of Quality, Health, Safety, and the Environment in the Food and Biotechnology Industries.
- Producing food and biomolecules.
- Innovation in food science and biotechnology.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Knowledge assessment is conducted through content-based assessment
Open on an alternating basis
Contract Type | Apprenticeship Contract, Professional Training Contract |
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Work-study options are available starting in the2nd year (18- or 24-month work-study program). The3rd year is a work-study year (12 months).
Internships, supervised projects
24 to 26 weeks of internship over the course of 3 years.
Program
Select a program
1st year
2nd year
3rd year
Admission
Admission Requirements
Admissions are processed through the Parcoursup platform.
We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:
General Baccalaureate (BAC) earned in 2021 or later, with at least two of the following specializations: Mathematics, Physics-
, Chemistry, or Life and Earth Sciences (SVT).
General Baccalaureate (BAC) earned before 2021: BAC S.
Technological Baccalaureate: STL (with specialized courses in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, or Physical Sciences
, and Laboratory Chemistry) and STAV
And then
Employment Placement
After earning a B.U.T. in Biological Engineering with a concentration in Food Science and Biotechnology, students can pursue careers as senior laboratory technicians specializing in product analysis and quality control; research engineer assistants (conducting experiments in biotechnology, food science, and process engineering); a Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) coordinator; a quality assistant or manager; a production floor manager or team leader (in the manufacturing of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, or biotechnology products); or an assistant project manager in Research & Development or Innovation.
This B.U.T. program prepares students for careers in various sectors:
- public or private testing and inspection laboratories
- industries (food and beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, biotechnology, institutional food service),
- public or private research and development organizations,
- service providers (sensory analysis, quality consulting, etc.)