Master Biologie – Biosciences et modélisation des systèmes complexes (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

Biosciences and modelling of complex systems (Biosciences et modélisation des systèmes complexes) This curriculum initiates biologists into modelling by enabling them to take courses in common with mathematicians, computer scientists and physicists. Compulsory courses English Bibliographic analysis Research internships Advanced research training: 20 weeks Elective practical courses Practicals in imaging: from samples to quantification Practicals in next generation sequencing Practicals in…

Faculty: UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie) | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French and English | Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The BioSciences Master's is organised as a preparatory semester S1 with more basic teaching followed by more specialised semesters.

Career pathways

Completing a thesis in an academic or industrial laboratory is the main expected path for BioSciences graduates.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This second year of the Master's program (M2 Biosciences and Complex Systems Modeling) is aimed at students with a Master's 1 or engineering degree, and 240 ECTS credits. To enter the program, students must have a solid background in biology, and a good command of spoken and written English.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Master) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (master); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: http://biologie.ens-lyon.fr/masterbiosciences/conditions-dacces-candidature

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