ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The Aging and Anti-Aging Strategies track combines concepts and technologies related to aging, senescence, and the aging process with R&D applications in the healthcare and dermocosmetics sectors.
The Benefits of the Training Program
This program is affiliated with academic research laboratories and renowned companies.
Academic research laboratories such as CEA, IRSN, INSERM, CNRS, university hospitals, and others welcome students for internships during their first year of the master’s program and for internships or apprenticeships during their second year.
Internships and apprenticeships are also offered through our private-sector partners, such as L'Oréal, Chanel, Pierre-Fabre, Alban Muller, Shiseido, Sanofi, and companies affiliated with professional associations such as LEEM or COSMED, among others...
Internships can also be completed abroad (Erasmus).
Objectives
This master’s program will provide students with a comprehensive set of tools and knowledge enabling them to serve as experts capable of supporting, guiding, or leading research and development activities in the health and/or dermocosmetics sectors involving aging, senescence, normal and pathological aging, and geroscience.
Expertise and Skills
- Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in the field of aging;
- Identify, select, and critically analyze various specialized resources to research a topic related to aging, and synthesize this information for practical application;
- Monitor and implement legislative and regulatory changes in the field of health products and cosmetics;
- Develop new predictive, methodological, diagnostic, and/or therapeutic strategies in R&D that are applicable to issues related to aging and senescence;
- To address emerging needs for functional screening in aging by mastering the use of genetic regulatory networks, integrated models, and their applications on state-of-the-art robotic platforms. Design research topics and experimental methods – Design and adapt research projects to address issues related to aging and anti-aging in dermocosmetics and gerontology – Interpret the results and develop an appropriate strategy;
- Design and implement a series of biotechnology screening assays for molecules of therapeutic interest in age-related diseases, focusing on the molecular mechanisms underlying the cancer-senescence pathway;
- Master epigenetic diagnostic tools and biomarkers of aging to design, conduct, and interpret in vitro studies ;
- Develop qualification protocols for nanosystems through studies that define the scope of validity for processes and equipment; Evaluate relevant nanodevices in terms of scientific merit, economic viability, patentability, and competitive intelligence
- Design applications of nanotechnology and biomaterials in the fields of aging/senescence, gerontology, and diagnostic treatment—analyze the results and be able to extrapolate the potential therapeutic benefit based on the dose and the patient’s physiological age;
- Provide the data needed to adapt a molecular target to a dermocosmetic development protocol for anti-aging;
- Conduct comparative analyses incorporating demographic, epidemiological, and pharmacoeconomic data to identify subpopulations of older adults. Correlate genomic data with observations to identify candidate senescence markers relevant for applications in the fields of health, industrial development, and dermocosmetics.
- Evaluate and contribute to the review of technical and regulatory documents.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Open on an alternating basis
Contract Type | Apprenticeship Contract, Professional Training Contract |
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Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
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Internship Abroad | Possible |
- In the first year of the Master’s program, students complete a supervised research project (TER) that introduces them to the specific aspects of their chosen track. A 2-month internship (preferably; a minimum of one month, with longer internships of 4–5 months possible depending on the track) begins in April. This first-year Master’s internship provides an introduction to research and development in the field of health products.
- In the second year of the Master’s program, students complete a supervised project related to the professional world. A minimum 5-month internship is required to facilitate entry into the professional world, building on a solid foundation of theoretical and methodological knowledge.
Program
The program is structured over two years: a first year (Master 1) and a second year (Master 2) comprising six specialization tracks. The Master 1 program offers a core curriculum as well as specific course units, enabling students to acquire fundamental knowledge about medications and health products. The specific course units prepare students for their future specialization in the Master 2 program.
Select a program
M1 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products (P5)
UEs Core Curriculum
15 creditsRegistration and Economics of Health Products
5 creditsAnalytical Techniques for Drug Quality Control
5 credits
Fundamentals of Healthcare Product Engineering
5 creditsIntroduction to Aging and Anti-Aging
5 creditsDevelopment of Aging Models in Industry
5 creditsLong-term internship
15 creditsInternship
10 creditsTER: Aging Process and Anti-Aging Strategies
5 credits
M2 Aging and Anti-Aging Strategy
Common Core Curriculum
Specific UEs
Dermocosmetic Approach
3 creditsMarketing & Cosmetics Regulations
3 creditsCellular and Molecular Applications in Aging
3.5 creditsAnti-Aging Strategies: Pharmacological Approaches
3.5 creditsAging: Cellular and Molecular Bases of Senescence
3.5 creditsObservation and Screening Models in Pharmaceutical R&D
3.5 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
The Master 1 program is open to students entering the program directly from a third-year science degree, which provides a solid foundation in life sciences and biology, in alignment with the Aging track and a suitable career plan.
The Master 2 program is open to:
- Students who have completed the first year of a master’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products
- Students who have completed the first year of a Master’s degree in Biology and are on track to complete the Master’s program
- Students who have successfully completed DFASP2 or DFASM3, or pharmacy or medical residents
- Holders of a degree in pharmacy, medicine, or veterinary medicine.
- Applicants with prior learning recognized
Registration Procedures
Target Audience
For the M1: A bachelor’s degree (L3) or a Bachelor’s degree (BUT) in Life Sciences or Biology for students who graduated in an EU country. M1, M2, or Pharmacy for non-EU students.
For the M2: Holders of a Master’s 1 degree in pharmaceutical sciences or health products, a Master’s 1 degree in biology relevant to the program, students in the DFASP2 or DFASM3 programs, or residents in pharmacy or medicine.
And then
Continuing Education
Since the Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences is supported by all the research institutions involved in the field of healthcare products, students have the opportunity to continue their education within the highly specialized framework of a high-level university doctoral program.
Transition Programs and Reorientation
Possible pathways from the end of the first year of the master's program to the second year of master's programs in the same field of study in Biology, Health, and Health Engineering.
Employment Placement
- Researchers or project leaders specializing in aging biomarkers in academia or the private sector.
- R&D managers for therapeutic molecules.
- Consultants in anti-aging strategies for dermocosmetic companies.
- Project Managers in Dermocosmetics.
- Health project managers whose work addresses age-related diseases and aging (geroscience).