M1 Microbiology - Orsay campus

Competency 1: Scientific approach       C1. Take a scientific approach, develop innovative ideas and produce new knowledge. Competency 2: Expertise, critical thinking and self-training      C2. Acquire highly specialised disciplinary knowledge and methodologies in one field and at the interface of several fields of work (complex interdisciplinarity) Competency 3: Scientific communication     C3.3: Extract and scrutinise relevant information from scientific documents or lectures in English. Competency 4: Professional soft skills    C4. Analyse and adapt actions to a professional context

The 1st year Master's Microbiology offers you a curriculum through and for research, open to scientific and societal challenges  You will consolidate your disciplinary foundations, learn to analyse scientific literature, implement projects and work on concrete issues during a laboratory internship, while having the freedom to personalise your course according to your preferences and ambitions.  A multidisciplinary, integrative approach to deciphering the microbial world  This 1st year Master's course invites you to explore microorganisms at different levels of analysis, from the molecule to the microbiota, via the cell and microbial communities. You will study the fundamentals of the structure, physiology and genetics of microorganisms, their diversity and modes of interaction with their environment, as well as the mechanisms that govern their relationships with human beings, whether in pathogenic, symbiotic or biotechnological contexts. The curriculum will enable you to understand how bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites adapt to a variety of environments, how they are involved in essential processes (ecological, medical or industrial), and how studying them helps solve current challenges in health, the environment and biotechnology. Theoretical and practical competencies for research and industry Theoretical courses are complemented by practical work in which you will be introduced to a range of experimental techniques (culture and microbial identification, microscopy, molecular biology, omics analysis, etc.), as well as the analysis and interpretation of scientific data. Other TUs will enhance your curriculum by introducing you to bioinformatics, immunology and virology, sharpening your critical thinking and methodological competencies, and your ability to question current models, to better understand the challenges facing current microbiology research. A curriculum that will prepare you for a world in change Whether you are aiming for a career in academic research, biotechnology, health, environment or industry, this 1st year Master's gives you the keys to understand, innovate and contribute to the scientific and societal challenges of tomorrow. With a balance between specialisation and openness, it allows you to build a unique profile, versatile and adapted to developments in the sector.