Master Life Sciences, Genetics and Development (GD) track at Université Côte d'Azur

Programme overview

Track giving a high level of skill in genetics, molecular biology, cell biology and animal development, focused on the genetic, molecular and cellular mechanisms that control the development of higher organisms and can lead to pathologies. In M1 and M2, disciplinary and optional teaching takes place in semester 1 so students can carry out two long laboratory placements. Taught at Nice Campus Valrose in French and English.

Faculty: Life Sciences and Health Graduate School (EUR) | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, taught in French and English | Location: Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

M1 builds basic knowledge in genetics and development (UE13, 15, 17, 18) deepened in M2 through integrated models.

Career pathways

Research or development projects directly after the master in public laboratories and other settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A licence in biology, or a double licence with a biology component, with teaching in genetics and development and solid foundations in cell biology, genetics and development.

Domestic applicants: EUR 254 a year (2025/2026). Registration fee for French and EEA students; CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,941 a year (2025/2026). Approximate differentiated tuition fee for non-European students; CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat-uca1.univ-cotedazur.fr/#!accueilView

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