Master Polymères et principes actifs d'origine naturelle (P2AON) at Nantes Université

The Master 2 P2AON trains managers and researchers able to design strategies for exploiting and valorising natural resources (macromolecules and secondary metabolites) for health products in the pharmaceutical, biomedical, cosmetic and biotechnology sectors. It is a multi-site programme with Université d'Angers and Nantes Université.

Faculty: UFR Pharmacie, Nantes Université  |  Department: Mention Sciences du médicament et des produits de santé  |  Duration: 1 year (Master 2)  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French  |  Location: Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France

What you will study

Multidisciplinary theory at the chemistry-biology interface and solid experimental skills, taught through lectures, tutorials and practicals, with videoconference broadcast between the Angers and Nantes sites. A 6-month internship in an accredited laboratory or company (R&D) is spread over semesters 3 and 4; the programme is open to apprenticeship with CFA-LEEM support.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agri-food, perfume and aroma and fine-chemistry industries; roles include project/product manager, engineer, R&D or analytical manager, responsible pharmacist, technical-sales engineer, regulatory expert, registration officer, scientific documentalist, and researcher or lecturer-researcher.

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