Overview

In the dynamic landscape of the life sciences, biobanking has emerged as an essential domain encompassing the collection, storage, and processing of biospecimens - whether human, animal, or plant tissues and fluids - to support research objectives. The effective management of biobanks, coupled with the sensitive handling of the complex data associated with them, is the cornerstone of modern healthcare and the quest for personalized medicine.

Offered by Université Côte d'Azur and designed by leading experts, the MSc in Biobanks and Complex Data Management covers key areas such as quality management, ethical considerations, bioinformatics, and data visualization. It is aimed at individuals who aspire to provide scalable biobanking services that meet regulatory standards.

On completion of this program, graduates will be well prepared for careers in public hospitals, private laboratories, research institutions, and healthcare-related organizations, and equipped to deal with the complexities of biobanking and complex data management, making significant contributions to healthcare and medical research.

Program Outcome

On completion of the MSc program, students will be able to:

Become biobank managers at an international level
Assure and enhance the quality of biological samples
Offer advice for marketing and biobank sustainability
Address the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of biobanking
Assure management of complex data associated with biological samples

On completion of the MSc program, students will be able to:

Become biobank managers at an international level
Assure and enhance the quality of biological samples
Offer advice for marketing and biobank sustainability
Address the ethical, legal, and societal aspects of biobanking
Assure management of complex data associated with biological samples

Programme Structure

Year 1

Human Health & Agro-environment
Quality in Biobanking
Bioethics in Biobanking
Biosafety and Risk Management in Biobanking
Data Analysis 1
Professional Integration 1
Project Management
Biobank Côte d'Azur Technical Unit
Internship 1
Mentoring & Research 1

Year 2

Biobankonomics
Big Data for Biobanking
Data Analysis 2
Networking in Biobanking
Professional Integration 2
Marketing & Business Strategy
People Management
“Success Story” in Biobanking
Mentoring & Research 2
Internship 2

Audience

The MSc in Biobanks and Complex Data Management at Université Côte d’Azur is best suited for students with a strong interest in life sciences, biospecimen management, and data‑driven healthcare. Ideal candidates have a background in biology, biotechnology, biomedical sciences, or related fields, and are motivated to develop skills in quality management, bioinformatics, ethical practices, and complex data handling.

This program fits learners who want to work at the intersection of biobanking, research support, and data management across human, animal, or environmental domains.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nice, France

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Information Technology (IT) Biotechnology View 9 other Masters in Biotechnology in France

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

MSc Biobanks and Complex Data Management is ideal for applicants interested in the field of biobanking or those seeking to deepen their expertise in this area. MSc Biobanks is fully taught in English and as such students must have high-level English speaking and writing skills. French is not a requirement for admission.

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas:

Biology / Life Sciences
Biochemistry or Molecular Biology (BTS (Higher Technical Diploma) also accepted)
Biotechnology
Biomedical Sciences / Health Sciences
Pharmacy
Environmental Biology

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

The selection is a 2 phase process:

A first selection is made based on the evaluation of your application form and supporting documents.

The pre-selected candidates will then be invited for a face-to-face interview conducted in English. The applicants are encouraged to discuss their unique background, motivation, interests, and goals during this interview.

Supporting documents to be uploaded before the application deadline:

Degree certificate(s) or current enrollment certificate
Application form (see Supporting Documents)
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Two online letters of recommendation (should be from a professor)
Motivation letter
A test may be required to evaluate the skills in biology

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items like Additional medical costs, Repatriation, Liability etc. Make sure your student insurance covers your needs.

Studyportals partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

Get your student insurance now

Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Université Côte d'Azur and/or in France, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5500 EUR / year

≈ 5500 EUR / year

Additional Details

The tuition fees rate for home students will be determined according to the student’s household's country of tax residency. Conditions apply

Living costs

Nice

France

917 - 1374 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

IDEX Scholarships for International MSc Programs

Each year Université Côte d'Azur awards 10 Idex scholarships to the best MSc candidates. The recipients of these grants of excellence will be exempt from tuition fees and will receive a stipend of €5,000.

France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program

International students from 26 European countries may be awarded the France Excellence Europa scholarship for a maximum period of 12 months (M2) and 24 months (M1).

EIFFEL Scholarship Program of Excellence

The Eiffel Scholarship program is a tool developed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to enable French higher education institutions to attract the best foreign students

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Biobanks and Complex Data Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

On this page

About

Overview

Program Outcome

Programme Structure

Year 1

Year 2

Audience

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Nice

Funding

IDEX Scholarships for International MSc Programs

France Excellence Europa Scholarship Program

EIFFEL Scholarship Program of Excellence

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners