Master Biology, year 1 Molecular and cellular biology (MCB) at Université Grenoble Alpes

Programme overview

First year of the Biology master taught in English, welcoming science bachelor graduates from France or elsewhere for high-level training in cellular and molecular biology with lectures and tutorials linked to Grenoble research. It opens onto the seven second-year programmes of the master.

Faculty: UFR de Chimie et de biologie | Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS, year 1) | Study mode: full-time; English | Intake: September | Location: Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Cell biology, genetics and biochemistry in semester 1, then specialised courses introducing the chosen second-year programme; project management, analysis of experimental data and oral and written presentation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 (Molecular and cellular biology): bachelor of science, ideally in biology with a solid background in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology; applications on monmaster.gouv.fr (17 February to 17 March 2026). Year 2: first year of a science master (60 ECTS validated by the end of the current academic year).

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). National registration rate applying to French, EU/EEA and Swiss students and other exempt groups. UGA national fee schedule 2026-2027 for Master; excludes CVEC and any other ancillary charges. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Differentiated rate for non-EU students not in an exempt category (an exemption request can be filed). UGA national fee schedule 2026-2027 for Master; excludes CVEC and any other ancillary charges. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 1 year (60 ECTS, year 1)

Apply through the official page: https://etudier.univ-grenoble-alpes.fr/candidater-et-vous-inscrire/candidature/

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