Engineering Degree in Biological Engineering at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Engineering degree that trains biologist engineers as future managers in the pharmaceutical, toxicological, cosmetic, chemical and bioinformatics sectors. The aim is versatile engineers in pharmacology, toxicology and bioinformatics able to lead biotechnology and bio-industry projects. Taught at SophiaTech in French.

Faculty: Polytech Nice Sophia (engineering school of Université Côte d'Azur) | Duration: 3 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Molecular biology and signalling, structural and applied organic chemistry, biochemistry, physiology of major functions, microbial engineering, immunology, mathematical and physical sciences applied to biology and data processing.

Career pathways

Research and development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, industrial property, clinical research, medical affairs and marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is common to the Polytech network with a single application valid for all schools. Entry after the baccalauréat is through the Geipi Polytech competition (general baccalauréat) or Parcoursup; Bac+2/+3/+4 entry is through PeiP A of the Polytech network, preparatory classes (CPGE), L2/L3, BUT2/BUT3, BTS or equivalent foreign diplomas.

Domestic applicants: EUR 630 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee under the university fee schedule for engineering-degree programmes (French and EU/EEA students); CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated tuition fee under the university fee schedule for engineering-degree programmes (non-EU international students, unless exempt); CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: http://parcoursup.fr/

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