DEUST Technicien de la mer et du littoral (parcours GAEL / VPBA) at Université du Littoral Côte d'Opale

The DEUST TML trains polyvalent technicians in the environment, specialised either in management and protection of the continental and coastal environment (GAEL) or in protection and valorisation of marine bio-resources (VPBA); only VPBA gives access to marine-environment teaching. Graduates sample and analyse plants, animals, water, air and soils. Taught at Boulogne-sur-Mer (Centre Universitaire du Musée) and Calais (Mi-Voix).

Faculty: Boulogne-sur-Mer and Calais  |  Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)  |  Study mode: full-time; language of instruction: French  |  Location: Dunkerque, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Common first semester (communication tools, ecosystem study tools, general biology, ecosystem issues), then GAEL or VPBA tracks: GAEL covers hydrology, water quality, geomorphology, invasive species, soil pollution and natural-area management; VPBA covers marine species, aquaculture, algoculture, food biochemistry and microbiology and fisheries population dynamics. Includes an 8-week minimum placement in year 1 and a 4-month minimum placement in year 2 (France or abroad).

Career pathways

Technicians responsible for sampling and analysis (physico-chemical, microbiological, biochemical) and data analysis in environmental or industrial contexts. Further study includes the LP Sécurité des biens et des personnes (Calais).

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