L2 - Biotechnology-Teaching Professions

  • ECTS

    60 credits

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The Biotechnology Teaching Professions (Bio-ME) course is a multi-disciplinary scientific training program designed for students intending to enter the Master MEEF2nd degré Biotechnologies option Biochimie Génie Biologique to become certified teachers of Biotechnology - Biochemistry - Biological Engineering in high schools.

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Objectives

The aim of the Biotechnologies Métiers de l'Enseignement (Bio-ME) course is to provide students with a sound knowledge base in all the fundamental disciplines included in the CAPET Biotechnologies option Biochemistry and Biological Engineering competitive examination.

The course enables you to acquire :

- fundamental scientific knowledge in biotechnology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, physiology, immunology, cellular and molecular biology;

- know-how in biological analysis technologies as part of practical work.

After obtaining their Bachelor's degree, students can enroll in the Master MEEF2nd degree Biotechnologies option Biochemistry - Biological Engineering to prepare for the CAPET Biotechnologies competitive examination to become a certified teacher of Biotechnologies - Biochemistry - Biological Engineering in high schools.

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Know-how and skills

Students taking the Bio-ME Life Sciences degree must acquire the following skills:

- understand key concepts that govern biological mechanisms at the molecular, cellular and organismal levels, drawing on knowledge of the structure and properties of the main molecules of living organisms;

- mobilize concepts and tools from different disciplines to analyze a document, an observation or the results of an experiment.

- know how to search for and extract information in order to produce a synthesis.

- adopt an analytical approach and develop rigorous scientific reasoning;

- formulate a hypothesis using biological concepts ;

- be able to design an experiment and adapt an operating procedure;

- rigorously implement an experimental procedure and develop a critical eye for experimental results in order to respond to and test the validity of a hypothesis;

- be able to develop critical thinking skills, particularly with regard to cultural and societal dimensions;

- develop a sense of responsibility through experimental activities in biotechnology;

- know how to construct a rigorous reasoning to justify a choice or an assertion ;

- be able to get involved in a project and take the initiative;

- interact with peers through oral and written communication.

- prepare oral presentations and written scientific reports using appropriate IT tools.

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Organization

Program

The Bio-ME pathway of the L2 Life Sciences is divided into 2 semesters, each comprising teaching units (UE) validated by ECTS credits.

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  • Cellular and Molecular Biology 2

    4 credits
  • Basics of plant physiology

  • Description of variability 1

    2 credits
  • Microbiology 1

    4 credits
  • Fundamentals of Animal Physiology and Immunology

  • Biochemistry S3

    4 credits
  • CHOIX1

    3 credits
    • Your choice: 1 of 5

      • Fluid biophysics

        3 credits
      • Food-Nutrition-Health

        3 credits
      • Biotechnologies and the challenge of sustainable agronomy

        3 credits
      • Life chemistry

        3 credits
      • Animal behavior - Ethology

        3 credits
  • Chemistry for biologists 2

    3 credits
  • English S3

    2 credits
  • CHOIX2

    3 credits
    • Choice: 1 of 3

      • Biochemistry Techniques

        3 credits
      • Health: Major issues

        3 credits
      • Biological investigations

        3 credits
  • English S4

    2 credits
  • BioInfo

    2 credits
  • Cellular and Molecular Biology 3

    4 credits
  • Microbiology 2

  • Introduction to evolution

    2 credits
  • Physiology of major functions

    4 credits
  • Personal and Professional Project

    2 credits
  • Metabolic biochemistry

  • Genetics 1

Admission

Access conditions

Applicants for L2 SV Bio-ME may include:

- students who have completed L1 Life Sciences ;

- students with a DUT in biological engineering (ABB or IAB option);

- students with a BTS in applied biology (ABM, BioAC, BioTec, Bioqualité).

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How to register

As the Biotechnologies Métiers de l'Enseignement (Bio-ME) course is a selective one, students must apply via the e-candidat application at the beginning of May (information on the Montpellier Faculty of Science website). Acceptance is not automatic: it is decided on the basis of the student's application by a pedagogical committee.

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Target audience

- students who have completed L1 Life Sciences ;

- students with a DUT in biological engineering (ABB or IAB option);

- students with a BTS in applied biology (ABM, BioAC, BioTec, Bioqualité).

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Necessary prerequisites

You need to have completed L1 Life Sciences or equivalent (BTS or DUT).

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Recommended prerequisites

A grounding in biochemistry, microbiology, cellular and molecular biology, human physiology and chemistry is recommended.

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And then

Further studies

Upon successful completion of the L2 and then the L3 Biotechnology Teaching Professions (Bio-ME), students can apply for the Master MEEF 2nd degré Biotechnologies option Biochimie Génie Biologique in order to prepare for the CAPET Biotechnologies option Biochimie Génie Biologique competitive examination.

The generalist, multi-disciplinary nature of the Bio-ME bachelor's degree also enables students to enter a wide range of master's programs in the health and agri-sciences fields.

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Bridges and reorientation

Students who have completed their L2 Bio-ME and who wish to reorient themselves in L3 in one of the other courses in the SV specialization will need the agreement of the course leaders.

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Professional integration

The results obtained by our students have put the Montpellier Academy in a very strong position in terms of success in the national CAPET Biotechnologies exam, with the Biochemistry and Biological Engineering (BGB) option. Students who have passed the competitive examination and have validated their M2 automatically take up a position as a certified Biochemistry and Biological Engineering teacher in secondary schools, under the status of civil servant in the French Ministry of Education. Students who have completed their M2 but have not passed the competitive examination are offered contract or substitute teaching posts in high schools.

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