• Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The Life Sciences degree is a generalist program, which covers all disciplines related to the study of life: animal and plant biology, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, immunology, ecology, evolutionary biology, etc...

Theory is complemented 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 writing of reports, observation drawings, acquisition of techniques and tools (microscope, for example).

Complementary disciplines necessary for 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 training begins in L1 within a single Life Sciences - Health, Environment (LSHE) portal, with options that allow students to personalize their path. Specialization courses are then offered from L2 onwards or in L3.

The training, which lasts 3 years, includes lectures, practical work and generally an internship organized in the form of teaching units (UE). Each unit is evaluated by continuous assessment and/or a final exam at the end of the semester. The degree entitles the student to 180 credits.

Graduates will be able to work in various fields: agri-food, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environment, research, teaching, etc.

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Objectives

A generalist and multidisciplinary program, the life sciences degree aims to provide a complete training in the field of life sciences. The curriculum combines both fundamental and theoretical teaching and the learning of methodological tools.

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

The specialization in courses allows students to orient themselves towards the different fields of biology.

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Know-how and skills

  • Disciplinary competencies
    • 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 carry out independently the different steps 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 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 consider their modeling.
    • Validate a model by comparing its predictions with experimental results and assess its validity limits.
    • Identify sources of error to calculate the uncertainty of an experimental result.
    • Manipulate fundamental mechanisms at the microscopic scale, model macroscopic phenomena, relate a macroscopic phenomenon to microscopic processes.
    • Operate data acquisition and analysis software with a critical mind.
    • Mobilize the concepts and tools of mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer science in the context of life science problems.
    • Identify the specific regulations and implement the main preventive measures in terms of health and safety.

 

  • Pre-professional skills
    • To situate one's role and mission within an organization in order to adapt and take initiatives.
    • Identify the process of production, dissemination and valorisation of knowledge.
    • Respect the principles of ethics, deontology and environmental responsibility.
    • Work in a team as well as independently and responsibly in the service of a project.
    • Identify and situate the professional fields that are potentially related to the knowledge acquired in the field as well as the possible paths to access them.
    • Characterize and value one's identity, competencies and professional project according to a context.
    • Step back from a situation, evaluate yourself and question yourself in order to learn.

 

  • Cross-cutting and linguistic skills
    • Use digital reference tools and computer security rules to acquire, process, produce and disseminate information and to collaborate internally and externally.
    • Identify and select various specialized resources to document a topic.
    • Analyze and synthesize data in order to exploit them.
    • Develop an argument with critical thinking.
    • Use the different registers of written and oral expression of the French language with ease.
    • Be able to use written and oral comprehension and expression in at least one modern foreign language.
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International dimension

It is possible to do part of your studies abroad through the ERASMUS program and various other programs (e.g. ERASMUS-MUNDUS, BCI (Quebec), etc.). It is necessary to prepare your application in advance.

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Organization

Knowledge control

Final tests, continuous tests

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Program

The first year, L1 Life Science and Health and Environment (LSHE), is a common core year during which the fundamental subjects for learning biology are taught (basic notions of biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics), as well as the scientific method and reasoning. It is possible to choose options (1 in the first semester, 2 in the second) to personalize one's course. It is also possible to integrate training courses in preparation for health studies (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry, etc., L1 LAS), or in preparation for competitive exams in agronomy or veterinary schools (PCAV course).

During the2nd year (L2), it is possible to keep a generalist aspect in biology, with options to start a specialization, or to integrate a specialized course in scientific ecology and evolutionary biology (BE course).

During the3rd year, it is possible to specialize by integrating 8 other courses: animal physiology and neurosciences (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 professions (BioME course, but also SVT-CME course within the ST license).

The list of Teaching Units for each year and portal is available on the Faculty of Science website

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

It is also possible to do additional UEs (with a maximum of 36 ECTS per semester) or in certain cases to have an associative commitment validated as an additional UE.

Internships and tutored projects:

It is possible to do internships on a voluntary basis, during teaching periods or during school vacations. It is even highly recommended to have done one or more during your degree in order to maximize your chances of pursuing a Master's degree.

Several EUs offer long workshops or projects.

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L1 - Life Sciences, Health, Environment (LSHE)

L1 Life Sciences - Health, Environment (SVSE ) is the first year of the Life Sciences degree. It allows students to approach the basics of the study of living organisms, at different scales: animal and plant biology, cellular and molecular biology, developmental biology, genetics, plant and animal physiology, ecology, evolutionary biology, etc... L1 also allows students to reinforce and/or refresh their knowledge 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 course.

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

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

The training is carried out in the form of lectures, tutorials (TD) and practical work (TP). Each course is evaluated by continuous assessment and/or a final exam at the end of the semester. The L1 SVSE gives the right to 60 ECTS credits and allows access to the L2 SV, with different access modalities according to the course.

Open course in Health Access (L.AS).

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  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Choice of 1 of 5

    • Choice HAC103C

      • Experimental chemistry

        4 credits
      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAT102T

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV104Y

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Biomechanics

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV110V

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Scientific reinforcement

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV105V

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Biotechnologies

        4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Choice of 1 of 3

    • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 1

      30 credits
      • Choice of 1 of 5

        • Choice HAV203V + HAV216X

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Exploration of the brain

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Exploration of the brain

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Discovery of physiology

            4 credits
        • Choice HAV203V + HAV208I

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Exploration of the brain

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life cycle 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
          • Exploration of the brain

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life Cycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovery of 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
          • Life cycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovery of 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
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life Cycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life Cycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life Cycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life Cycle 2

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life cycle 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
      • Choice of 1 of 7

        • Choice HAV207V + HAV212B

          30 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

            4 credits
          • Introduction Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Discovery of 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
          • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 1

            4 credits
          • Organic chemistry

            4 credits
          • Critical thinking

            2 credits
          • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

            2 credits
          • Discovery of 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
          • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

            4 credits
          • Scientific reasoning

            4 credits
          • English S2

            2 credits
          • Life cycle 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
          • Life cycle 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 menu APP-Bio

The APP-Bio program of the Life Science License is entirely in Problem-Based Learning and Project from L1 to L3. It is an active pedagogical training centered on the student which emphasizes transversal skills as much as disciplinary skills in Biology. These skills will be developed through team activities and independent personal work. From concrete transdisciplinary cases in each Biology course, the student will have to formulate hypotheses and verify them by seeking information from scientifically reliable references. A progressive autonomy in the sorting of information sources will be acquired during the 3 years.

The teaching is mainly in the form of tutorial sessions and practical work, limiting scientific conferences or consolidation courses to 3 hours per week. Three times a week the group is supervised by a tutor who reviews the students' learning and guides them in their learning. Assessments are aligned with learning outcomes. Many self-assessments will be available each week. The Biology courses are organized in a sequential manner by integrating elements of complementary disciplines (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, English...): You only have one Biology UE at the same time as soon as it is finished, you finish the assessments and move on to the next. Each year, a professionalization or pre-professionalization UE allows you to validate your progress in the transversal competences but also on the disciplinary knowledge of the year. The training ends with a multidisciplinary team project in scientific popularization and a 2-month personal project or internship.

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  • General Chemistry in PPA

    2 credits
  • General physics in PPA

    2 credits
  • English S1 in APP

    1 credits
  • Computational mathematics in PPA

    4 credits
  • From the organism to the ecosystem in PPA

    3 credits
  • From the Molecule to the Cell in APP

    6 credits
  • From the cell to the organism in PPA

    6 credits
  • Introduction to experimental sciences

    4 credits
  • Environmental Science in PPA

    2 credits
  • Genetics and Molecular Biology in APA

    6 credits
  • Organic Chemistry in PPA

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

    2 credits
  • Biochemistry in APA

    2 credits
  • English S2 in APP

    2 credits
  • Life Cycle in APA

    8 credits
  • Statistics in Biology in PPA

    6 credits
  • English S1

    1 credits
  • From organisms to ecosystems

    2 credits
  • Science for the environment

    4 credits
  • Computational methods

    4 credits
  • Chemistry for Agro Vet 1

    2 credits
  • From the molecule to the cell

    4 credits
  • Physical approaches to life

    3 credits
  • Biology for Agro Vet 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
  • Exploration of the brain

    4 credits
  • Scientific reasoning

    4 credits
  • English S2

    2 credits
  • Life cycle 1

    4 credits
  • Organic chemistry

    4 credits
  • Critical thinking

    2 credits
  • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

    2 credits
  • Chemistry Agro Vet 2 (specific) - PCAV

    2 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits

L1 - SVSE SANTE

Open course in Health Access (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
  • Computational methods

    4 credits
  • Health minor (pre-requisite for MMOP application if ACQ)

    12 credits
    • UE General human physiology

      5 credits
    • EU Humanities and Social Sciences

      5 credits
    • EU Medicines and other health products

      2 credits
  • From the molecule to the cell

    4 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
  • Life cycle 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
  • Exploration of the brain

    4 credits
  • Critical thinking

    2 credits
  • Choice of 1 of 5

    • Choice HAC103C

      • Experimental chemistry

        4 credits
      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAT102T

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV104Y

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Biomechanics

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV110V

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Scientific reinforcement

        4 credits
    • Choice HAV105V

      • From the molecule to the cell

        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
      • Computational methods

        4 credits
      • Biotechnologies

        4 credits
  • Optional

    • Basic computer concepts and tools: PIX

      4 credits
  • Your choice: 1 of 2

    • SVSE Profile YesSi

      • 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 of 1 of 3

        • L1S2 SVSE Profile Series 1

          30 credits
          • Choice of 1 of 5

            • Choice HAV203V + HAV216X

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Exploration of the brain

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Exploration of the brain

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Discovery of physiology

                4 credits
            • Choice HAV203V + HAV208I

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Exploration of the brain

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life cycle 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
              • Exploration of the brain

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life Cycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovery of 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
              • Life cycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovery of 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
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life Cycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life Cycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life Cycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life Cycle 2

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life cycle 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
          • Choice of 1 of 7

            • Choice HAV207V + HAV212B

              30 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 1

                4 credits
              • Introduction Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Discovery of 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
              • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 1

                4 credits
              • Organic chemistry

                4 credits
              • Critical thinking

                2 credits
              • Biochemistry and molecular biology of the cell 2

                2 credits
              • Discovery of 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
              • Life cycle 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 Animal Behavior Study Appr Neuro Ecol Etho

                4 credits
              • Scientific reasoning

                4 credits
              • English S2

                2 credits
              • Life cycle 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
              • Life cycle 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

Conditions of access

The life sciences license is accessible to baccalaureate holders as well as to holders of a DAEU B (diploma of access to university studies - scientific option).

Registration 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 capacity to accept students, excluding repeaters, is 480 students each year. The number of applications received via Parcoursup exceeds 6000 candidates.

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

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

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

Students wishing to do the SVSE Kiné course will apply directly to the SVSE Kiné course 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 first and last years of high school, is strongly recommended to have a good chance of success. For baccalaureate holders without scientific options or holders of technological baccalaureates, an upgrade is recommended.

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And then

Further studies

The vast majority of students, depending on their chosen path, go on to the many professional or research masters in life, health and environmental sciences. They may also choose to pursue a master's degree that prepares them for teaching competitions.

The training also allows for integration into engineering schools and further 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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Continuing your studies abroad

It is possible to do part of your studies abroad through the ERASMUS program and various other programs (e.g. ERASMUS-MUNDUS, BCI (Quebec), etc.). It is necessary to prepare your application in advance.

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Bridges and reorientation

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

A specific course (PCAV) is offered from L1 for those who wish to prepare for the competitive engineering school exams (Polytechnic common exam, agronomic and veterinary school exams).

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

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Professional integration

Those who choose the professional path right after their diploma are mainly destined for jobs in the field of research and development (R&D), in scientific animation or in naturalist expertise. For example, in the pharmaceutical or agri-food industry, they work as researchers, biologists, or quality-safety officers; in science, they work as officers for museums, departmental or regional nature parks, or as facilitators; they can become technicians to carry out impact studies or censuses.

The SV license also gives access to the state and local civil service competitions (categories B or C).

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