Master Life Sciences (IMaLiS, BioP and BE tracks) at Université PSL (Paris Sciences et Lettres)

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary PSL master preparing scientists, engineers and physicians for emerging questions in contemporary biology, ecology and environmental science, built with ENS-PSL, EPHE-PSL, College de France, ESPCI, Mines Paris, IBPC, Institut Curie and Institut Pasteur, and affiliated with the graduate programmes in Earth Science and Biodiversity and in Life Sciences.

Faculty: ENS - PSL / EPHE - PSL | Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2) | Study mode: full-time; taught in French and English | Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Master 1 tracks: Interdisciplinary Master in Life Sciences (IMaLiS); Integrative Biology and Physiopathology (BioP); Biodiversity-Environment (BE). Master 2 IMaLiS: Quantitative Biology, Neurosciences, Fundamental Biology for Health, Ecology and Evolution; BioP: Normal Cells Cancer and Therapies, Neurobiology and Cognition, Infectiology and Microbiology; one BE track. IMaLiS has a competitive stipend programme for international students (EUR 10,000 per year) and BioP students have a EUR 10,000-per-year excellence scholarship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

IMaLiS applications on the PSL portal 15 January to 24 February 2026 with cover letter, CV, transcripts and two recommendation letters; BioP and BE Master 1 through Mon Master or the PSL portal (17 February to 16 March 2026) depending on profile, Master 2 on the PSL portal.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026-2027). French and EU students, set by ministerial decree. CVEC (EUR 105) not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026-2027). Non-EU students not benefiting from an exemption, set by ministerial decree; exemption can be requested on the individual application. CVEC not included. Source

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2)

Apply through the official page: https://psl.eu/en/education/admissions/graduate-admissions/masters-degrees-admissions-procedures

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