Licence Sciences de la Vie – Bio-informatique, statistique et modélisation at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary mention that trains students to build dialogue between life sciences, mathematics and computer science and to apply suitable techniques; and to analyse and interpret biological data in order to understand and model biological processes.

Faculty: UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie) | Duration: 6 semesters (3 years) | Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French | Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The aim of the Bioinformatics, Statistics and Modelling pathways is to give students the means to analyse and interpret biological data with mathematical tools (modelling, statistics).

Career pathways

Professional or research Master's programmes, in France and abroad (Barcelona, Heidelberg, Cambridge), are the natural next step.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All baccalaureate holders for L1 entry; for further study or reorientation, students in biology, health, pharmacy, IUT, BTS, maths/computer science licences and preparatory classes, with an adjustment according to level.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Licence) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 2,902 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (licence); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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