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Master Cancer – Biologie du cancer (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France

Programme overview

The M2 Biology of Cancer is specialized in Molecular and Cellular Oncology. The objective of this M2 is research in Oncology. This formation allows to acquire a very high level of competence in all areas of oncology in order to continue on a PhD or in any field requiring advanced knowledge in oncology.

Faculty: Institut des Sciences Pharmaceutiques et Biologiques - Faculté de Pharmacie  |  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

Master bibliographic research and technology in the field of biology in oncology. Being able to achieve a state of the art on cancer research subject Master the molecular analysis technologies, cellular and biochemical used in oncology Know the conditions for carrying out animal testing Knowing the pre-clinical and clinical research

Career pathways

PhD academic research PhD R&D Clinical Research (biologist Software Engineer, Project Manager) academic / fundamental research (Students can also go to a university thesis and be destined to a career EPST researcher or teacher-researcher in higher education) Science valuation agencies funding agencies health and safety agencies of ratings agencies

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Application information

Entry requirements

Any student with an Master 1 degree or equivalent in the field of Cellular and Molecular Biology.

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: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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