Licence Sciences de la vie at Université Sorbonne Paris Nord

Programme overview

Multidisciplinary course in biology, chemistry and physics with gradual specialisation over six semesters in two pathways: Cellular Biology and Physiology (BCP) and Chemistry, Physicochemistry for Living Systems (CPV). The first two semesters give general scientific foundations.

Faculty: UFR Santé, Médecine et Biologie humaine (SMBH) | Duration: 3 years (six semesters) | Study mode: Initial and continuing education; taught in French | Location: Villetaneuse, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

Two pathways: Biologie cellulaire et physiologie; Chimie, physicochimie pour le vivant (biophysics or chemistry option).

Career pathways

Primary-school teaching, physico-chemical and biological analysis laboratories in the biomedical, pharmaceutical and agri-food industries, research assistant engineer in public or private laboratories.

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Application information

Entry requirements

L1: baccalauréat holders who kept two scientific specialities (other baccalauréats accepted as 'yes if', limited numbers), via Parcoursup. L2: validated L1, including health students in Bobigny (PASS-SV, LAS 1-SV), via eCandidat.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2025/2026). Licence-cycle national diploma (licence, licence professionnelle, BUT, DEUST): national registration fee for students under the standard scale (EU/EEA and others at the standard rate); excludes CVEC Source

International applicants: EUR 2,895 a year (2025/2026). Licence-cycle national diploma (licence, licence professionnelle, BUT, DEUST): differentiated rate for non-EU students in international mobility (article 8 of the order of 19 April 2019); excludes CVEC and may be subject to exemptions Source

Duration: 3 years (six semesters)

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

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