Licence Sciences de la Vie – Physiologie animale et humaine at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

The Animal and Human Physiology pathway of the Licence in Life Sciences runs over 3 years. L1 (semesters 1 and 2) is common to the 3 licence mentions of the BioSciences GeoSciences portal and provides a solid scientific base.

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

What you will study

Skills are acquired in animal physiology with a good grounding in cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and microbiology.

Career pathways

Most graduates continue to Lyon 1 Master's programmes, notably in the Integrative Biology and Physiology mention.

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Application information

Entry requirements

L1 entry (L1 BG2S) through Parcoursup for new baccalaureate holders or students changing course; a baccalaureate with scientific specialisms (SVT, Physics-Chemistry and Maths recommended) or equivalent.

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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