ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The Aging and Anti-Aging Strategies pathway combines the concepts and technologies of aging, senescence and ageing with R&D applications in the healthcare and dermocosmetics sectors.
Objectives
This Master's degree will provide students with a range of tools and knowledge enabling them to carry out expert missions capable of supporting, guiding or directing research and development activities in the health and/or dermocosmetics sector involving Aging, senescence, normal and pathological aging and geosciences.
Know-how and skills
- Develop a critical awareness of knowledge in the field of Aging ;
- Identify, select and critically analyze a variety of specialized resources to document a topic related to Aging, and synthesize these data for further use;
- Follow and apply legislative and regulatory developments in the field of health and cosmetic products;
- Develop new predictive, methodological, diagnostic and/or therapeutic strategies in R&D, applicable to issues relating to Aging and senescence;
- Meet emerging needs for functional screening in aging by mastering the use of genetic regulation networks, integrated models and their applications on latest-generation robotized platforms. Design experimental themes and methods - Design and adapt research work to Aging and Anti-Aging issues in dermocosmetics and aging - Interpret results and draw up an appropriate strategy;
- Design and implement batteries of biotechnology selection tests for molecules of therapeutic interest in aging pathologies linked to the molecular mechanisms of the cancer-senescence group;
- Master epigenetic diagnostic tools and biomarkers of aging to design, carry out and interpret in vitro studies ;
- Draw up nanosystems qualification protocols by means of studies defining the field of validity of processes and equipment; Evaluation of relevant nano-devices in terms of science, economics, patentability, and competitive intelligence.
- Design applications for nanotechnologies and biomaterials in the fields of Aging/senescence, aging and diagnosis by treatment - Analyze results and know how to extrapolate the potential therapeutic interest as a function of the dose and the physiological age of the patient;
- Provide data to adapt a molecular target to a development protocol in Aging dermocosmetics;
- Carry out comparative analyses integrating demographic, epidemiological and pharmaco-economic data to define sub-populations of seniors. Correlate genomic data with observations to derive relevant candidate senescence markers for applications in healthcare, industrial development and dermocosmetics.
- Assess and participate in the appraisal of technical and regulatory files.
Organization
Knowledge control
Open on a sandwich basis
Contract type | Apprenticeship contract, Professionalization contract |
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Internships, tutored projects
Internship | Mandatory |
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Internship abroad | Possible |
- In Master 1, students complete a supervised research project (TER) that introduces them to the specifics of the course they have chosen. An internship of preferably 2 months (minimum one month, longer internship of 4/5 months possible depending on course) is carried out from April onwards. This Master 1 internship provides an introduction to research and development in the field of health products.
- In Master 2, students carry out a tutored project related to the professional world. An internship of at least 5 months is required, to enable integration into the professional world on the basis of a solid theoretical and methodological background.
Program
The program is divided into two years: a first year of Master 1 and a second year of Master 2, comprising six specialization courses. Master 1 offers a core curriculum and specific teaching units, enabling students to acquire fundamental knowledge of drugs and healthcare products. The specific teaching units prepare students for future specialization in Master 2.
Select a program
M1 Drug Science and Health Products
M2 Aging and Anti-Aging Strategy
Dermocosmetic approach
3 creditsMarketing & Cosmetics Regulations
3 creditsCellular and molecular applications in Aging
3.5 creditsAnti-aging strategies: Pharmacological approaches
3.5 creditsCore syllabus
Aging: Cellular and molecular bases of senescence
3.5 creditsSpecific courses
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
Observation and screening models in pharmaceutical R&D
3.5 credits
Admission
Access conditions
Master 1 is open to students from L3 science courses who have a solid grounding in life sciences and biology, a coherent curriculum with the Aging course, and a suitable career plan.
The Master 2 is open to :
- Students with a Master 1 in Drug Sciences and Health Products
- Students holding a Master 1 in Biology in line with the Master's programme
- Students who have completed DFASP2 or DFASM3, interns in Pharmacy or Medicine
- Holders of a diploma in pharmacy, medicine or veterinary medicine.
- Candidates benefiting from validation of prior learning
How to register
Target audience
For M1: L3 or BUT in Life Sciences or Biology for students graduating from an EU country. M1, M2, pharmacy for non-EU students.
For M2: holders of a Master 1 in drug sciences or health products, a Master 1 in biology in line with the course, DFASP2 or DFASM3 students, pharmacy or medicine interns.
And then
Further studies
As the Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences is backed by the full range of research structures involved in the field of health products, students have the opportunity to continue their training within the highly specialized framework of a University Doctorate.
Bridges and reorientation
At the end of Master 1, you can transfer to a Master 2 in the same field of training, in Biology, Health and Health Engineering.
Professional integration
- Researchers working on markers of aging in the academic or private sectors.
- R&D managers for therapeutic molecules.
- Anti-aging strategy consultants for dermocosmetics companies.
- Dermocosmetics project managers.
- Managers of health projects with an impact on senescence and aging pathologies (geroscience).