Master Sciences Du Vivant — Immunologie et inflammation

Located in Strasbourg, France, Université de Strasbourg offers Master Sciences Du Vivant — Immunologie et inflammation, a life sciences program focused on the immune system and inflammatory processes. Immunology examines how the body recognizes and responds to pathogens, foreign substances, and abnormal cells, while the study of inflammation covers the biological mechanisms triggered by infection, injury, or disease. Students typically study cell biology, molecular biology, and physiology alongside specialized coursework on immune cell function, signaling pathways, and the regulation of inflammatory responses. Laboratory training often includes techniques for studying immune cells, measuring inflammatory markers, and working with models used to investigate immune-related diseases. The field is closely tied to human health, since dysregulated immune and inflammatory responses are involved in conditions ranging from infections and autoimmune diseases to cancer and chronic inflammatory disorders. Understanding these mechanisms supports the development of therapies such as vaccines, immunotherapies, and anti-inflammatory treatments. Graduates of immunology-focused programs often work in research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing immune-based therapies, diagnostic laboratories, and public health organizations, or pursue doctoral research in immunology or related biomedical fields. The program is taught in French, runs for two years, and has a yearly tuition of 250 EUR, with studies starting in September. Applicants generally come from a life sciences background, and the training combines fundamental immunology with applied laboratory skills relevant to research and biomedical careers focused on immune function and inflammation.