Bachelor in Licence - Sciences de la vie

The Licence - Sciences de la vie (Life Sciences) at Université du littoral - Site de Calais in Calais, France is a three-year bachelor-level degree taught in French. The programme begins in September and yearly tuition is 178 EUR. Life sciences programmes address the study of living organisms across all biological scales, from molecular and cellular mechanisms to whole organisms, populations, and ecosystems. Core subjects typically include cell biology, genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry, human and animal physiology, plant biology, microbiology, ecology, and the diversity and evolution of living organisms. Students develop both conceptual understanding and practical laboratory skills through regular experimental sessions, including techniques such as microscopy, cell culture, electrophoresis, and data analysis. These hands-on skills are central to employability in the life sciences sector. The degree provides a broad scientific foundation well suited to multiple career directions. Some graduates enter professional roles directly as laboratory technicians, quality control analysts in the food or pharmaceutical industries, environmental field technicians, or science mediators. Many others continue to a Master's degree to specialise in biotechnology, ecology and biodiversity, biomedical sciences, agronomy, or preparation for secondary school science teaching. The coastal location of Calais also offers particular relevance for students interested in marine or aquatic biology themes.