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Licence Sciences de la Vie – Sciences de la biodiversité at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France

Programme overview

The Biodiversity Sciences pathway (Ecology, Evolution, Environment) of the Licence runs over 3 years. L1 (semesters 1 and 2) is common to the 3 mentions of the Life and Earth Sciences portal and gives a solid scientific grounding.

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

Skills are acquired in the main fields of ecology and evolution, including naturalist skills such as identifying animal and plant organisms and working autonomously in the field.

Career pathways

Further study in a Master's (M1 and M2, 120 credits; selection on file and/or interview) at Lyon 1 or another French or European university.

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Application information

Entry requirements

L1 entry: baccalaureate or equivalent. Equivalences with L1 SVT-portal course units are possible for students who failed PCEM1 or PCEP1 at Lyon 1 but passed certain disciplines.

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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