Overview

The M2 Gene Cell Development curriculum at Paris-Saclay University includes cell biology, genetics, epigenetics, stem cell biology, cancer biology and developmental biology. In addition practical training in Bioimaging and several practical courses are proposed.

Moreover, the students will prepare a bibliographical research and produce a written proposal for their internship. At the end of the internship, the students will present a written report and an oral defense.

Altogether, this training is a coherent suite of courses, seminars, practical training and training in presentation skills suitable for any prospective Ph. D. student as well as students aiming at an engineer career in research.

Career prospects

The students mainly will follow a career in academic or industrial research, either as engineers or Ph.D. students. The main job prospects after this second year of masters will be in fundamental and applied research in France or abroad. This can be achieved mostly by pursuing a Ph.D. thesis, but a few engineer level positions are open after a master thesis. Positions will be found in major academic research institutes, affiliated to Universities, CNRS, INSERM, INRA, or CEA.

Aside from academia, other job openings will be found in private companies, as this master degree provides background to become project manager in research and development, clinical research investigator or research engineer.

This training is also recommended for clinicians and medical students willing to acquire a fundamental knowledge in cell and developmental biology, or in stem cell and cancer biology, and pursue clinical research.

Some students have complemented this Research Master formation by complementary training in Marketing or Management (MBA). Others have also continued a High School Teacher career.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Non-Coding RNAs and Epigenetics
Neural Stem Cells and Nervous System Development
Genetic and Cellular Approaches to Development
Cell Dynamics and Communication
Bioimaging: Biological Digital Image Processing and Analysis
Mouse Genetics (Pasteur International Course)
Molecular Biology of the Cell (Pasteur International Course)
Development and Cancer, Seminars (Institut Curie International Course)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paris, France

Disciplines

Biology Molecular Sciences Genetics View 4 other Masters in Genetics in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Copy diplomas.
Copy of identity document.
Motivation letter.
All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
Certificate of English level.
Curriculum Vitae.

Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).

VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
Recommendation letters.

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year

Living costs

Paris

France

1195 - 1778 EUR / month

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

Funding

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