Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
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.
Objectives
Generalist and multidisciplinary training in the field of life sciences. This program provides an integrated vision of biology and develops cross-disciplinary skills in collaborative work, problem solving, critical thinking, creativity and innovation (so-called 21st century skills). This program focuses on the environment, biodiversity, biomedical research, plant improvement and health, and the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of life.
In L3, students can choose a specialization in Life Mechanisms, in Ecology-Environment, or go towards a specialization of the Baccalauréat de Biologie en APP of the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM, Canada).
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 potentially related to the course's achievements.
- 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.
Program
L1 S1
EU Introduction to Experimental Sciences
UE General chemistry in APP
UE General physics in APP
UE Computational mathematics in APP
UE From the Molecule to the Cell in APP
UE From the Cell to the Organism in PPA
EU From the Organism to the Ecosystem in PPA
EU Environmental Science in PPA
UE English S1 in APP
L1 S2
EU Life Cycle in PPA
UE Biochemistry in APP
UE Genetics and Molecular Biology in APP
UE Statistics in Biology in APP
UE Organic Chemistry in APP
UE Pre-professionalization in Biology (0,5 SPS)
UE English S2 in APP
General Chemistry in PPA
2 creditsGeneral physics in PPA
2 creditsEnglish S1 in APP
1 creditsComputational mathematics in PPA
4 creditsFrom the organism to the ecosystem in PPA
3 creditsFrom the Molecule to the Cell in APP
6 creditsFrom the cell to the organism in PPA
6 creditsIntroduction to experimental sciences
4 creditsEnvironmental Science in PPA
2 credits
Genetics and Molecular Biology in APA
6 creditsOrganic Chemistry in PPA
4 creditsPre-professionalization in Biology (0.5 SPS)
2 creditsBiochemistry in APA
2 creditsEnglish S2 in APP
2 creditsLife Cycle in APA
8 creditsStatistics in Biology in PPA
6 credits
Admission
Target audience
Bachelor's degree students who are curious and willing to experiment with new pedagogical practices for learning biological sciences, who have an affinity for group work and speaking, and who are capable of autonomy and creativity to do a lot of personal work.
Necessary pre-requisites
Good ability to work independently and in groups
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Science with a major in Biology
French level B2
Recommended prerequisites
French level C1,
Ability to speak
Experience in association
And then
Further studies
All Masters where a foundation in Biology is required: Master BEE, Master GE, Master BS
Master BA, Master MEEF SVT, Master bi, pluri or transdisciplinary
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.).
Bridges and reorientation
Semester reorientation for even-numbered semesters is possible in all the courses of the Bachelor of Science in Biology after advice from the course or portal (L1) managers and the agreement of the APP-Bio course manager, following the procedure of the Faculty of Science.
The transfer between the courses of the Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences is possible after the advice of the selection committees of the course in question, by following the application procedure of the Faculty of Science or of any other establishment having a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences.
Professional integration
Technician or assistant engineer in experimentation, research, breeding, naturalist expertise and/or analysis, in the fields of: Biology (Cytology, Histology, Botany, Zoology...), Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Physiology, Ecology, Health and/or the Environment
ROME File H1210 Technical intervention in studies, research and development
The transversal skills acquired will allow a potential professional insertion in all service professions at the level of Bac+3 and particularly those related to Biology.