STEM
The BUT Génie Biologique, pathway Biologie Médicale et Biotechnologie, trains professionals in three years to use the techniques found across biology laboratories. Technical mastery, versatility, autonomy and adaptability are the defining skills. The pathway must be chosen at the Parcoursup application.
Faculty: Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Laval | Duration: 3 years (6 semesters) | Study mode: full-time (French) | Location: Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France
The national programme has six semesters and 2,000 hours of practical and theoretical teaching, half of it practical and professional scenarios.
The BUT is among the diplomas allowing graduates to work as technicians in medical biology laboratories (hospitals, private laboratories), and also opens work in laboratories in related sectors. The first two years (120 ECTS) give routes to engineering schools or university pathways.
General or technological baccalauréat (STL, ST2S, STAV) or equivalent title (DAEU); also open to employees, jobseekers and validation of experience. Apply on Parcoursup with selection on application; 45% of places reserved for technological baccalaureate holders. Strong motivation for biology and laboratory practice recommended.
Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026-2027). National registration fee, licence/BUT level (EU/EEA). CVEC (105 EUR per year) is not included. Source
International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU students in licence and BUT. Differentiated fee applies to non-EU students enrolling from 2026-2027 (exemption requests possible; students already enrolled and exempted in 2025-2026 continuing in the same cycle a Source
Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)
Apply through the official page: https://www.parcoursup.gouv.fr
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
STEM
Le Mans Université, France
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