Bachelor in Licence - Sciences de la vie et de la terre

The Licence - Sciences de la vie et de la terre (Life and Earth Sciences) at Avignon Université in Avignon, France, is a three-year bachelor program that integrates the study of living organisms with the study of Earth's structure and environmental systems. Life sciences coursework typically spans cell and molecular biology, genetics, plant and animal biology, ecology, physiology, and biochemistry. Earth sciences modules address mineralogy, petrology, geology, palaeontology, and the environmental processes shaping the planet over geological time. Students gain hands-on experience in laboratory techniques and fieldwork, learning to observe, measure, and interpret biological and geological data. The combination of disciplines is particularly relevant to contemporary questions at the intersection of life and environment, including biodiversity conservation, climate adaptation, and resource management. The program is taught in French, starts in September, and runs for 3 years at a yearly tuition of 178 EUR. Graduates pursue a wide range of careers including environmental science and consulting, agronomy, food industry quality control, science journalism, and secondary education. The degree is also standard preparation for master's programs in biology, ecology, geology, earth sciences, environmental management, or health sciences. Some students proceed to doctoral research in fields ranging from evolutionary biology and conservation ecology to geosciences and environmental modelling.