Master Bio-Geosciences

Aix-Marseille University is the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, hosting 80,000 students and 8,000 staff across five large campuses. It is a research-intensive institution known for its international outlook and commitment to academic excellence.

The Master Bio-Géosciences, offered by Aix-Marseille Université in Marseille Cedex 3, France, is a two-year graduate program situated at the interface of biology and earth sciences. Bio-geosciences is an interdisciplinary field that studies how living organisms interact with geological processes and environments, spanning subjects such as sedimentology, paleontology, biogeochemistry, and the evolution of ecosystems over geological time. Students in this area typically study the composition and history of the earth's crust, the fossil record, the cycling of elements such as carbon and nitrogen through soils, oceans, and the atmosphere, and the methods used to reconstruct past climates and environments. Fieldwork and laboratory analysis are usually central to training, including sample collection, geochemical analysis, and the use of mapping and remote sensing tools to study terrain and ecosystems. Coursework often connects these earth science foundations to contemporary environmental questions, such as how ecosystems respond to climate change or how natural resources form and are distributed. Graduates of programs in this field commonly move into careers as environmental consultants, geologists, researchers in earth or environmental sciences, or specialists working for organizations involved in natural resource management, environmental monitoring, or conservation. Some continue into doctoral research or roles in museums and scientific institutions. Instruction is delivered in French throughout the program. The master's degree runs over two years, with enrollment expected to begin in September, following the standard French academic calendar. Yearly tuition is 250 EUR, in line with public university rates in France.