Master Biologie — M1 Biosciences

The tuition fee is 250 EUR per year.

Biosciences forms the first-year (M1) track of the Master Biologie at Université Claude Bernard - Lyon 1, located in Lyon Cedex 07, France. This broad life sciences program typically covers core areas of modern biology, including molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, physiology, and biochemistry, giving students a wide foundation before they choose more specialized paths in later study. Coursework in a biosciences track generally combines lecture-based instruction with laboratory practice, teaching students the experimental techniques used across biological research, from handling cell cultures to analyzing genetic material and interpreting biochemical data. Students also typically engage with scientific literature, learning to read, evaluate, and present research findings, alongside training in statistical methods used to analyze biological data. The discipline sits at the foundation of much of modern life science research and biotechnology, connecting basic biological mechanisms to applications in health, agriculture, and environmental science. Graduates of biosciences programs commonly pursue further specialization in areas such as molecular biology, immunology, neuroscience, or biotechnology, and career paths include research positions in academic or industry laboratories, roles in pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, and further study toward a doctorate. Others move into scientific communication, quality control, or technical roles supporting laboratory research. This first year forms part of a two-year master's degree and is taught in French, so applicants should be prepared to follow scientific coursework and laboratory instruction in that language. The intake begins in September, and yearly tuition is 250 EUR. Overall, the biosciences track provides broad grounding across core biological disciplines before students move toward more specialized areas of study in their second year.