Université de Tours campus

STEM

Master Sciences du vivant – Parcours Biotechnologies et droit at Université de Tours

Université de Tours, France

Programme overview

Two-year Master that trains scientists with a specialised general and technical culture in biotechnology, with dual competence in biotechnology and law, contributing to scientific advances and to their industrial and legal applications. Location: Tours.

Faculty: UFR de Sciences et Techniques  |  Duration: 2 years  |  Study mode: full-time; taught in French, English  |  Location: Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France

What you will study

Fundamentals and transversal skills, introduction to biology, biotechnologies, legal English, intellectual property and contract techniques, with a placement or tutored project; students learn to prepare patent applications and technology-transfer contracts.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical and agri-food groups, plant-variety producers, new-technology investment funds, biotechnology incubators, and legal or administrative services of specialist public or private bodies.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Licence in Life Sciences. Expected: scientific fundamentals (biochemistry, cell biology, molecular biology), written and oral English and strong motivation to learn legal subjects. Selection by file with possible interview. M1 through Mon Master (60 places for the mention). Application windows: Master 1 via Mon Master (trouvermonmaster.gouv.fr): 17 February to 16 March 2026 (60 places for the mention); Master 2 via eCandidat: 10 to 30 June 2026.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for Master (EU/EEA and exempt students). Excludes the CVEC student contribution (105 EUR). Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated fee for non-EU primo-entrants; exemptions apply (e.g. apprenticeship, bursary holders, partial exemption on request). Source

Duration: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.trouvermonmaster.gouv.fr/

Explore more study programmes

View all study programmes →

Ready to start your study abroad journey?

Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.

Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.