BUT Génie biologique, parcours Sciences de l'aliment et biotechnologies (SAB) at La Rochelle Université

Programme overview

Three-year Bachelor Universitaire de Technologie in biological engineering, SAB pathway, training technicians to carry out biological, chemical and microbiological analyses, run technological studies and contribute to new food product design. Teaching uses a technology hall with semi-industrial equipment, a cell-culture laboratory and biotechnology equipment.

Faculty: IUT de La Rochelle | Department: Génie biologique | Duration: 3 years (BUT) | Study mode: full-time; apprenticeship (alternance) available from year 2 (food-industry route run with IFRIA); taught in French | Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year | Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Food biochemistry and chemistry, molecular and cell biology, food microbiology, biotechnology and bioproduction, food quality and safety management, industrial physics, automation, and food engineering and production management, alongside chemistry, physics, mathematics, statistics, IT, English and communication.

Career pathways

Laboratory, quality, R&D and production technician roles in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics and biotechnology industries, such as quality manager, analytical technician, sensory analyst, formulation technician and production team leader.

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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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