Sciences

L1 - Life Sciences, Health, Environment (LSHE)

  • ECTS

    60 credits

  • Duration

    1 year

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

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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  • 40-50% in L1

    Success rate

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 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.
    • Understand, 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).
    • Analyze and 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 language 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 fluent in written and oral comprehension and expression in at least one modern foreign language (scientific English).
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Organization

Knowledge control

Continuous assessment and/or final exam at the end of the semester

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Program

The first year, L1 Life Science Health Environment (LSHE), is a common core year during which the fundamental subjects for learning biology are taught (basic concepts in biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics), but also the method and scientific reasoning. It is possible to choose options (1 in the first semester, 2 in the second) to personalize one's course.

WARNING: not all combinations of options in S2 are possible, and most of the options in S1 and S2 are with a constrained maximum number of students.

To enter the preparatory courses for health studies (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry, etc.), there is a dedicated portal: LAS portal. The same applies to the preparation for competitive exams in agronomy or veterinary schools: PCAV portal.

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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

Admission

Conditions of access

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 entire SVSE portal (including APP), the capacity of the program, excluding repeat students, is 680 students per year. The number of applications received via Parcoursup exceeds 5000 candidates.
Students wishing to do the APP-Bio course should apply directly to the APP-Bio L Life Sciences portal in Parcoursup, 40 places are open, based on applications.

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How to register

Parcoursup platform

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Target audience

High school students who have obtained their baccalaureate or equivalent, students or professionals in reorientation/reconversion.

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Capacity

680 students, including repeaters

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Necessary pre-requisites

The L1 SVSE is accessible to baccalaureate holders as well as to holders of a DAEU B (diploma of access to university studies - scientific option).

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Recommended prerequisites

A general baccalaureate with scientific options is strongly recommended to have every chance of success. For students without scientific options or holders of a technological baccalaureate, a refresher course in scientific subjects (biology, mathematics, chemistry) is recommended before the beginning of classes. A voluntary remediation solution can also be proposed to students whose level at the end of thefirst semester is too low to allow them to succeed.

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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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Further studies in the institution

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.). To do so, you must apply in advance, prepare your file well and have a sufficient academic level.

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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.). These gateways depend on the course chosen, so we encourage you to consult them directly.

A specific LAS portal allows students to study health (medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, dentistry, etc.).

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

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Professional integration

Those who choose the professional path right after their Bachelor's degree are mainly destined for jobs in the field of research and development (R&D), in scientific animation or in naturalist expertise: ex. In the pharmaceutical or agri-food industry, for example, they hold positions as study managers, biologists, or quality-safety managers; in scientific activities, they hold positions as project managers for museums, departmental or regional nature parks, or as animators; 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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