Bachelor universitaire de technologie (BUT) Génie biologique – Parcours Biologie médicale et biotechnologie at Université de Tours

Three-year BUT (licence level, national diploma) that prepares for biology careers in human and animal health, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, with the pathway chosen at application.

Faculty: Institut Universitaire de Technologie de Tours (IUT Tours)  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Study mode: full-time, apprenticeship option in year 3; taught in French  |  Location: Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Organised over six semesters around five competences: carrying out analyses in biology, experimenting in biological engineering, studying health biology at organism and cell level, carrying out medical biology examinations and applying molecular engineering techniques; modern equipment includes quantitative PCR, immunohistochemistry, automated analysers, microscopy and flow cytometry; 24 weeks of placements over three years, with apprenticeship possible in year 3. Optional animal-experimentation training certificate (practitioner level).

Career pathways

Technician or assistant engineer in research laboratories, medical and hospital biology laboratories and pharmaceutical, cosmetic and biotechnology industries.

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