Master Biotechnologies, parcours Biochimie at La Rochelle Université

Master's pathway in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry, microbiology and physico-chemical process and analysis methods, combining scientific and technical skills in biotechnological, biochemical and food engineering with communication and business and people management. Graduates study the molecules of living things and products of interest, follow their transformation using enzyme or microbial engineering, and master biotechnological or chemical synthesis of molecules of therapeutic or cosmetic interest.

Faculty: Sciences, Technologies, Santé  |  Department: Biotechnologies  |  Duration: 2 years (120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Intake: Start of the 2026-2027 academic year  |  Location: La Rochelle, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Biochemistry, enzyme and microbial engineering, biotechnological or chemical synthesis of molecules, impact of environment and lifestyle on metabolic alteration and health, communication and management.

Career pathways

Engineer-level executive in laboratories and biotechnology, food or chemical companies: quality assurance, certification and audit, researcher or R&D engineer, sales, purchasing and production management.

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