Master – Bioinformatique, Biostatistiques et applications de l'intelligence artificielle (BIBS-IA) at Paris-Saclay University

Programme overview

The BIBS-IA track of the Bioinformatics master (M1 and M2) trains research and development experts at the intersection of biology, computer science and mathematics, with skills in artificial intelligence, data management and modelling across genomics, structural and evolutionary biology and digital health.

Department: Mention Bio-informatique | Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2) | Study mode: full-time; taught in French | Intake: Indicative start date 03/10/2025 | Location: Gif-sur-Yvette, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Complexity and diversity in biology, AI, data analysis and modelling, following the national Bioinformatics master skills framework.

Career pathways

Bioinformatics R&D engineer; data-management expert; research or lecturing after a doctorate.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Teaching is mostly in French, so French must be mastered; M2 admits M1 BIBS-IA students, AgroParisTech-type engineering students and external candidates. Application: platform Inception; from 04/05/2026 to 13/07/2026. 24 places.

EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for the master cursus 2026-2027 (full rate, first cursus). Non-EU students under differentiated fees receive a partial exemption bringing them to the national amount. CVEC and other ancillary fees excluded. Source

Intake: Indicative start date 03/10/2025

Duration: 2 years (M1 and M2)

Apply through the official page: https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/admission/etre-candidat-un-master-paris-saclay

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