• Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The Life Sciences bachelor's degree is a generalist course, covering all the disciplines involved in the study of living organisms: animal and plant biology, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, immunology, ecology, evolutionary biology, etc...

Theory is supplemented by laboratory work (in vitro cultures, dissections, etc.) and/or field work (sampling, etc.).

The curriculum includes a methodology component: scientific method and reasoning, data analysis, scientific report writing, observation drawings, acquisition of techniques and tools (microscopes, for example).

Complementary disciplines necessary to the training of any scientist are also taught: mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science, as tools for the biologist, earth sciences, and general and scientific English.

The program begins in L1 with a single Life Sciences - Health and Environment (LSHE) portal, with options that enable students to personalize their path. Specialization courses are then offered in L2 or L3.

The 3-year course includes lectures, practical work and, in most cases, an internship, organized into teaching units (UE). Each UE is assessed by continuous assessment and/or a final exam at the end of the semester. A Bachelor's degree entitles the holder to 180 credits.

Graduates will be able to work in a variety of fields: agri-food, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, environment, research, teaching, etc.

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Objectives

A generalist, multi-disciplinary degree, the life sciences bachelor's degree is designed to provide comprehensive training in the life sciences. The curriculum combines fundamental and theoretical teachings, with an apprenticeship in methodological tools.

The SV bachelor's degree provides an integrated vision of biology. It focuses on the environment, biodiversity, biomedical research, plant improvement and health, and understanding the fundamental mechanisms of living organisms.

The specialization of courses enables students to move into different areas of biology.

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Know-how and skills

  • Disciplinary skills
    • Mobilize the fundamental concepts and technologies of molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, physiology, immunology, classification of living organisms, developmental biology and evolution to address a problem in the field or analyze a research or presentation document.
    • Mobilize the fundamental concepts of ecology and ecosystems to situate biological and physiological issues.
    • Identify and independently carry out the various stages of an experimental approach.
    • Identify, select and apply a combination of analytical tools (current techniques, instrumentation) adapted to characterize organisms (from the biomolecule to the individual in all its complexity) and their functioning at different levels of analysis (intracellular metabolism, biology and physiology of complex organisms, interactions between individuals and groups, interactions with the environment).
    • Interpret experimental data to envisage their modeling.
    • Validate a model by comparing its predictions with experimental results, and assess its limits of validity.
    • Identify sources of error to calculate the uncertainty of an experimental result.
    • Manipulate fundamental mechanisms at the microscopic scale, model macroscopic phenomena, link macroscopic phenomena to microscopic processes.
    • Use data acquisition and analysis software with a critical eye.
    • Mobilize the concepts and tools of mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science in the context of life science issues.
    • Identify specific regulations and implement the main preventive health and safety measures.

 

  • Pre-professional skills
    • Situate your role and mission within an organization to adapt and take initiatives.
    • Identify the process of producing, disseminating and promoting knowledge.
    • Respect the principles of ethics, professional conduct and environmental responsibility.
    • Work as part of a team as well as independently and responsibly on a project.
    • Identify and situate the professional fields potentially related to the skills acquired in this field, as well as the possible pathways to access them.
    • Characterize and promote your identity, skills and professional project in a given context.
    • Step back from a situation, assess yourself and challenge yourself to learn.

 

  • Cross-disciplinary and linguistic skills
    • Use digital reference tools and IT security rules to acquire, process, produce and distribute information, and to collaborate internally and externally.
    • Identify and select various specialized resources to document a subject.
    • Analyze and synthesize data for further processing.
    • Develop arguments with a critical mind.
    • Use the different registers of written and oral expression of the French language with ease.
    • Fluency in written and spoken comprehension and expression in at least one modern foreign language.
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International dimension

It is possible to spend part of your studies abroad under the ERASMUS program and various other programs (e.g. ERASMUS-MUNDUS, BCI (Quebec), etc.). However, you need to plan ahead and prepare your application carefully.

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Organization

Knowledge control

Final tests, continuous testing

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Program

The 1st year, L1 Life Science, Health and Environment (LSHE), is a core year, during which the fundamental subjects for learning biology are taught (basic concepts in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics), as well as scientific method and reasoning. It is possible to choose options (1 in the first semester, 2 in the second) to personalize your course. It is also possible to enter preparatory courses for health studies (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, odontology, etc., L1 LAS), or for competitive entrance exams to agronomy or veterinary schools (PCAV course).

In the2nd year (L2), it is possible to retain a generalist approach to biology, with options to begin specialization, or to enter a specialized pathway in scientific ecology and evolutionary biology (BE pathway).

In the3rd year, students can specialize by joining 8 other courses: animal physiology and neuroscience (PAN course), biochemistry (Bioch course), molecular biology and cell biology (BMC course), microbiology (Mic course), plant biology and agri-environment (BiPA), biotechnologies, biotraceability and bioresources (BBB course), or teaching (BioME course, but also SVT-CME course within the ST license).

The list of Teaching Units for each year and portal can be found on the Faculty of Science website.

NB: there are constraints on places in the courses and for certain optional UEs, linked to our capacity to accommodate students (staff and premises).

It is also possible to take additional courses (with a maximum of 36 ECTS per semester) or, in certain cases, to have an associative commitment validated as an additional course.

Internships and tutored projects :

From L1 onwards, internships are available on a voluntary basis, during teaching periods or school vacations. In fact, it's highly advisable to have done one or more during your degree to maximize your chances of continuing on to a Master's degree.

Several courses offer long workshops or projects.

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L1 - Life Sciences, Health, Environment (LSE)

L1 Life Sciences - Health, Environment (SVSE) is the 1st year of the Life Sciences degree. It introduces students to the fundamentals of the study of living organisms, at various levels: animal and plant biology, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, etc. L1 also provides reinforcement and/or refresher courses in the complementary disciplines necessary for the training of any scientist: mathematics, physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and English. These subjects are taught as tools for the biologist. Students can also choose options to personalize their studies.

L1 SVSE also includes an important methodological component: scientific method and reasoning, data analysis, scientific report writing, observation drawings, acquisition of techniques and tools (microscope, for example).

Specialization courses are then offered from L2 onwards or in L3.

Training takes the form of lectures, tutorials and practical work. Each unit is assessed by continuous assessment and/or a final exam at the end of the semester. Graduation from L1 SVSE entitles students to 60 ECTS credits, and gives access to L2 SV, with different access procedures for different courses.

Open Health Access course (L.AS).

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  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Your choice: 1 of 5

    • Choice HAC103C

      • Experimental chemistry

        4 credits
      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAT102T

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV104Y

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Biomechanics

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV110V

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Scientific reinforcement

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV105V

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Biotechnologies

        4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Choice: 1 of 3

    • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 1

      30 credits
      • Your choice: 1 of 5

        • Choice HAV203V + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Brain exploration

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Remedial math S2

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV203V + HAV211V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Brain exploration

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Discovering physiology

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV203V + HAV208I

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Brain exploration

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV206C + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Chemistry for biologists 1

            4 credits
          • Remedial math S2

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV203V + HAV228V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Brain exploration

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Health law and public health

            4 credits
    • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 2

      30 credits
      • Your choice: 1 of 9

        • Choice HAV209B + HAV212B

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Lifecycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV213T + HAV212B

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

            4 credits
          • Earth evolution and regional geological history

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV213T + HAV214T

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Earth evolution and regional geological history

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV209B + HAV214T

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Lifecycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV209B + HAV208I

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Lifecycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV209B + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Lifecycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Remedial math S2

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV209B + HAV215V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Lifecycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Integrated Biology of Marine Mammals

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV206C + HAV208I

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Chemistry for biologists 1

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV219P + HAV214T

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Planetology and exobiology

            4 credits
          • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

            4 credits
    • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 3

      30 credits
      • Your choice: 1 of 7

        • Choice HAV207V + HAV212B

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV206C + HAV228V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Chemistry for biologists 1

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Health law and public health

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV207V + HAV215V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Integrated Biology of Marine Mammals

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV207V + HAV211V

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Discovering physiology

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV213T + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Earth evolution and regional geological history

            4 credits
          • Remedial math S2

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
        • Choice HAV207V + HAV208I

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV217V + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Lifecycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Remedial math S2

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Better use of cognitive resources for learning

            4 credits

L1 - SVSE APP-Bio menu

The APP-Bio pathway in the Life Science Bachelor's degree is entirely based on Problem and Project-Based Learning from L1 to L3. This student-centered, active pedagogy emphasizes cross-disciplinary skills as much as disciplinary skills in Biology. These skills are developed through team activities and independent personal work. Based on cross-disciplinary case studies in each Biology unit, students are expected to formulate and verify hypotheses, drawing on scientifically reliable references. Progressive autonomy in sorting information sources will be acquired over the course of 3 years.

Teaching is mainly in the form of tutorials and practical work, with scientific lectures and consolidation courses limited to 3 hours a week. Three times a week, the group is supervised by a tutor who reviews learning achievements and guides students in their learning. Assessments are aligned with learning outcomes. Numerous self-assessments will be available each week. Biology courses are organized sequentially, integrating elements of complementary disciplines (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, English, etc.): You have only one Biology UE at any one time, so as soon as it's finished, you finish the assessments and move on to the next one. Each year, a professionalization or pre-professionalization unit validates your progress in cross-disciplinary skills, as well as your knowledge of the year's disciplines. The course concludes with a multidisciplinary team project in science popularization and a 2-month personal project or internship.

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  • General chemistry in APP

    2 credits
  • General physics in APP

    2 credits
  • English S1 in APP

    1 credits
  • Computational mathematics in APP

    4 credits
  • From the organism to the APP ecosystem

    3 credits
  • From Molecule to Cell in APP

    6 credits
  • From the cell to the APP organism

    6 credits
  • Introduction to experimental sciences

    4 credits
  • Environmental Science in APP

    2 credits
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology in APP

    6 credits
  • Organic Chemistry in APP

    4 credits
  • Pre-professionalization in Biology (0.5 SPS)

    2 credits
  • Biochemistry in APP

    2 credits
  • English S2 in APP

    2 credits
  • APP Life Cycle

    8 credits
  • Statistics in Biology in APP

    6 credits
  • English S1

    1 credits
  • From organisms to ecosystems

    2 credits
  • Science for the environment

    4 credits
  • Calculation methods

    4 credits
  • Chemistry for Agro Vet 1

    2 credits
  • Physical approaches to life

    3 credits
  • Biology for Agro Véto 1

    2 credits
  • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

    4 credits
  • From cells to organisms

    4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

    4 credits
  • Physics of biological processes

    4 credits
  • Brain exploration

    4 credits
  • Scientific reasoning

    4 credits
  • English S2

    2 credits
  • Lifecycle 1

    4 credits
  • Organic chemistry

    4 credits
  • Critical thinking

    2 credits
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

    2 credits
  • Chimie Agro Véto 2 (specific) - PCAV

    2 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits

L1 - SVSE SANTE

Open Health Access Course (L.AS)

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  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • English S1

    1 credits
  • From organisms to ecosystems

    2 credits
  • Calculation methods

    4 credits
  • Health minor (prerequisite for MMOP application if ACQ)

    12 credits
    • UE General human physiology

      5 credits
    • UE Humanities and Social Sciences

      5 credits
    • EU Medicines and other health products

      2 credits
  • Physical approaches to life

    3 credits
  • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

    4 credits
  • From cells to organisms

    4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

    2 credits
  • Lifecycle 1

    4 credits
  • Scientific reasoning

    4 credits
  • English S2

    2 credits
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

    4 credits
  • Organic chemistry

    4 credits
  • Brain exploration

    4 credits
  • Critical thinking

    2 credits
  • Your choice: 1 of 5

    • Choice HAC103C

      • Experimental chemistry

        4 credits
      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAT102T

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV104Y

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Biomechanics

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV110V

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Scientific reinforcement

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV105V

      • General Chemistry 1 (SVSE)

        4 credits
      • Physical approaches to life

        3 credits
      • From cells to organisms

        4 credits
      • From organisms to ecosystems

        2 credits
      • Science for the environment

        4 credits
      • English S1

        1 credits
      • Calculation methods

        4 credits
      • Biotechnologies

        4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Your choice: 1 of 2

    • SVSE Profile OuiSi

      • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

        4 credits
      • Remediation in Chemistry

      • English S2

        2 credits
      • Critical thinking

        2 credits
      • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

        2 credits
      • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

        4 credits
      • Better use of cognitive resources for learning

        4 credits
    • SVSE Profile

      • Choice: 1 of 3

        • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 1

          30 credits
          • Your choice: 1 of 5

            • Choice HAV203V + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Brain exploration

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Remedial math S2

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV203V + HAV211V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Brain exploration

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Discovering physiology

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV203V + HAV208I

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Brain exploration

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV206C + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Chemistry for biologists 1

                4 credits
              • Remedial math S2

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV203V + HAV228V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Brain exploration

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Health law and public health

                4 credits
        • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 2

          30 credits
          • Your choice: 1 of 9

            • Choice HAV209B + HAV212B

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Lifecycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV213T + HAV212B

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

                4 credits
              • Earth evolution and regional geological history

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV213T + HAV214T

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Earth evolution and regional geological history

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV209B + HAV214T

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Lifecycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV209B + HAV208I

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Lifecycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV209B + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Lifecycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Remedial math S2

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV209B + HAV215V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Lifecycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Integrated Biology of Marine Mammals

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV206C + HAV208I

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Chemistry for biologists 1

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV219P + HAV214T

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Planetology and exobiology

                4 credits
              • Evolution of life, climate and oceans

                4 credits
        • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 3

          30 credits
          • Your choice: 1 of 7

            • Choice HAV207V + HAV212B

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovering naturalist activities and biodiversity

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV206C + HAV228V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Chemistry for biologists 1

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Health law and public health

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV207V + HAV215V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Integrated Biology of Marine Mammals

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV207V + HAV211V

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Discovering physiology

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV213T + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Earth evolution and regional geological history

                4 credits
              • Remedial math S2

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
            • Choice HAV207V + HAV208I

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Introduction Study Animal Behavior Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV217V + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Lifecycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Remedial math S2

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Better use of cognitive resources for learning

                4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits

Admission

Access conditions

The life sciences bachelor's degree is open to baccalaureate holders and holders of a DAEU B (diplôme d'accès aux études universitaires - option scientifique).

Enrollment possible with a baccalaureate or equivalent, or as part of a reorientation. In all cases, applications are made via the Parcoursup platform. For the SVSE portal (excluding APP, LAS PCAV and Kiné), the intake capacity, excluding repeaters, is 480 students each year. The number of applications received via Parcoursup exceeds 6,000.

Students wishing to do the APP-Bio pathway will apply directly to the APP-Bio L Life Sciences pathway in Parcoursup, 40 places are open (1500 applications).

Students wishing to do the SVSE LAS pathway will apply directly to the SVSE LAS pathway in Parcoursup, 80 places are open (3000 applications).

Students wishing to do the SVSE PCAV pathway will apply directly to the SVSE PCAV pathway in Parcoursup, 30 places are open (3000 applications).

Students wishing to follow the SVSE Kiné pathway will apply directly to the SVSE Kiné pathway in Parcoursup, 20 places are open (3000 applications).

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How to register

Parcoursup

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Recommended prerequisites

A general baccalaureate with scientific options, in particular SVT in the 1st and final years, is strongly recommended to have every chance of success. For baccalaureate holders with no scientific options, or those with a technological baccalaureate, we recommend a refresher course.

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And then

Further studies

The vast majority of students, depending on the path they choose, go on to one of the many professional or research Master's degrees in life, health and environmental sciences. They can also opt for masters courses that prepare them for the competitive teaching exams.

The program also enables students to enter engineering schools and pursue studies in the medical or pharmaceutical fields. It gives access to the B competitive entrance exams for the grandes écoles (ENSA: École nationale supérieure d'agronomie; ENV: École nationale vétérinaire).

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Studying abroad

It is possible to spend part of your studies abroad under the ERASMUS program and various other programs (e.g. ERASMUS-MUNDUS, BCI (Quebec), etc.). However, you need to plan ahead and prepare your application carefully.

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Bridges and reorientation

Throughout the three years of the bachelor's degree, there are numerous gateways to and from other bachelor's degree courses and other curricula (IUT, BTS, CPGE, engineering schools, etc.). Specific UEs also enable students to move on to health studies (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry, etc.), see LAS.

A specific pathway (PCAV) is offered from L1 for those wishing to prepare for engineering school entrance examinations (concours commun polytechnique, agronomy and veterinary school entrance examinations).

There are also gateways in L3 to professional licenses (biotechnologies, plant production, health products and cosmetics, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, health).

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Professional integration

Those who choose the vocational route immediately after graduation are mainly destined for jobs in research and development (R&D), scientific leadership or naturalist expertise. For example, in the pharmaceutical or agri-food industries, they may work as research managers, biologists or quality-safety officers; in the scientific field, they may work as project managers for museums, departmental or regional nature parks, or as animators; they may become technicians carrying out impact studies or censuses.

The SV bachelor's degree also gives access to state and local civil service entrance examinations (categories B or C).

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