BUT Génie biologique, parcours Biologie médicale et biotechnologies (BMB) at La Rochelle Université

Programme overview

Three-year Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie in biological engineering, BMB pathway, covering analytical work for diagnosis (microbiology, biochemistry, haematology) and the design and running of biological experiments as in research (physiology, pharmacology, cell culture, molecular biology, bioproduction). Students complete numerous projects close to professional practice.

Faculty: IUT de La Rochelle | Department: Génie biologique | Duration: 3 years (BUT) | Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship (alternance) offered in year 3; taught in French | Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year | Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Biochemistry, general and cell biology, histology, physiology, pharmacology and toxicology, microbiology, parasitology, mycology and virology, immunology and haematology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and bioproduction, supported by chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, IT, English and communication.

Career pathways

Medical analysis laboratory technician, biologist technician, animal experimentation technician, bioinformatician/data manager, research laboratory assistant engineer, quality officer and clinical research associate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the BUT Génie biologique is open to holders of a general baccalaureate with a scientific emphasis or a technological baccalaureate (STL preferred, ST2S and STAV possible); admission by validation of professional experience is possible. First-year (BUT 1) entry is through Parcoursup (candidate wishes from 19 January to 12 March 2026, file confirmation by 1 April 2026). Entry into BUT 2 or BUT 3 is by validation of studies via eCandidat: BUT 2 requires one year of higher education (60 ECTS) in a compatible field, BUT 3 two years (120 ECTS), with proof of the skill level reached in the previous BUT year.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee set by the ministry (droits de scolarité), 2026-2027; CVEC (105 EUR) not included. Rate for EU/EEA and other non-differentiated students; scholarship holders exempt. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated fee for extra-EU students (2026-2027); CVEC (105 EUR) not included. Source

Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year

Duration: 3 years (BUT)

Apply through the official page: https://dossier.parcoursup.fr

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