M2 Reproduction and development

  • Places available
    15
  • Language(s) of instruction
    English
    French
  • Enrolment type
    Formation initiale
  • Type of teaching
    En présentiel
Présentation
Objectives

To meet research needs in Reproduction and Development, we offer a programme derived from and supporting research in this field. The second year of our Master’s degree aims to train students in the concepts, methods, and practices of fundamental, clinical and applied research.It pursues several goals:

  • acquiring modern concepts and multidisciplinary methods of research in Biology and specifically in Reproduction & Development;
  • developing critical skills, common sense and intuition;
  • developing skills in analysis and synthesis;
  • developing teamwork skills and a sense of collective responsibility;
  • developing communication and oral skills.This programme is based on the science and health courses of the Master 1 Biology-Health degree. All courses are pooled in Master 1 and organised into platforms (course options), grouped into five main science fields. The recommended platforms in Master 1 are:
  • physiology and physiopathology;
  • genetics, molecular and cellular biology.
Skills
  • Starting from a study of the scientific literature, to design and develop a scientific research or development project under the supervision of a scientist in the field of Reproduction and Development.

  • Overall organisation

    The first semester is dedicated to theoretical instruction, organized across November and December. A total of 10 teaching units (UEs) are offered. Each UE is worth 3 ECTS credits, and includes 24 hours of lectures and conferences and 6 hours of seminar sessions (except UE1). One seminar project is worth 6 ECTS. Students must complete 6 UEs:

    • UE1 is mandatory
    • 3 UEs must be selected from the ReproDev course list
    • The remaining 2 UEs can be chosen either from:
      • ReproDev offerings,
      • Other tracks of the BIP Master’s program,
      • Or another Master’s program (with approval from the track coordinator)
    Career prospects

    The vast majority of students from a medical background complete their internship and some start a thesis in Sciences.
    The majority of students from a scientific background take one of three paths:
    - Doctoral thesis
    - Further training in order to acquire dual qualifications (Bioinformatics, marketing, business school, clinical research associate, etc.)
    - Entry into working life (Study engineer in the private or public sector, scientific journalism, etc.)

    Course Prerequisites

    Students who have completed the Master in Integrative Biology Physiology M1 (Université de Paris), or the Master in Molecular and cellular Biology. (Université Paris-Saclay). INAPG and ENVA students who have completed the Master M1. Students who hold an M1 Master of Science in Biology, Physiology, Biochemistry or Genetics from a University that provides a comparable level of education in France (Ecole de l'INSERM School, ENS) or abroad. Students in Medicine, Pharmacy or Maieutics with an M1 or equivalent

    Transfer paths

    non

    Post-graduate profile

    50 % of students come from the health sector
    50 % of students have a scientific background

    Location
    PARIS 15
    LE KREMLIN BICETRE
    Collaboration(s)
    Laboratories

    Biologie du Développement et Reproduction
    Centre de Recherches Versailles Saint Quentin Institutions Publiques
    Génétique Animale et Biologie Intégrative
    Service de radiobiologie expérimentale et Innovation technologiques - DRF/JACOB/IRCM
    Signalisation Hormonale, Physiopathologie Endocrinienne et Métabolique.

    Programme

    The schedule will be posted shortly.

    Modalités de candidatures
    Application period
    From 02/03/2026 to 12/06/2026
    Admission criteria
    Dossier
    Compulsory supporting documents
    • Motivation letter.

    • All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

    • Curriculum Vitae.

    • Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.

    Additional supporting documents
    • VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

    • The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.

    • Supporting documents :
      - Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
      - Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
      - Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
      - Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
      - Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
      - Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
      - Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

    Contact(s)
    Course manager(s)
    Administrative office
    Secrétariat Master Biologie Santé Médecine - master-bio-sante.medecine@universite-paris-saclay.fr