M2 - Genetics 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Université Paris Cité |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

GeneticsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The rapidly growing field of genetics and genomics is revolutionizing many area of fundamental research, biomedical research and healthcare practice.
The Master 2 program in Genetics will provide students with a broad knowledge in the field of Genetics covering aspects of fundamental and applied genetics and taught exclusively in English. 

For WHOM? A master’s degree for highly motivated students willing to pursue a career in both public and private sectors. An access to EUR G.E.N.E graduate school in Paris. M2 promotions are around 100 students.

WHY? Main career opportunities and employability PhD, data analyst, in basic and applied research in the academic sector or R & D in the private sector in many fields (gene editing, biotechnology, oncology, genetic counselling, scientific communication, patenting.

HOW? During this second year of the Master’s program (M2), students will acquire in-depth knowledge in different fields of Genetics. Core and a series of one-week optional modules covering a wide selection of topics, including human genetics, epigenetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, high-throughput data analysis, cancer biology, stem cells, neurodevelopment etc…
Students can choose seven module among a large collection of modules to create their own personalised program.Students can also take a range of advanced courses offered at the prestigious Pasteur Institute. All students attend a one-week international workshop with partner universities in Italy (Rome, Florence, Padua, Trieste, Milan), Greece (Athens) and Spain (Barcelona).

In total, 30 ECTS must be validated for the first semester

Programme overview

Main Subject

Genetics

Degree

Other

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The rapidly growing field of genetics and genomics is revolutionizing many area of fundamental research, biomedical research and healthcare practice.
The Master 2 program in Genetics will provide students with a broad knowledge in the field of Genetics covering aspects of fundamental and applied genetics and taught exclusively in English. 

For WHOM? A master’s degree for highly motivated students willing to pursue a career in both public and private sectors. An access to EUR G.E.N.E graduate school in Paris. M2 promotions are around 100 students.

WHY? Main career opportunities and employability PhD, data analyst, in basic and applied research in the academic sector or R & D in the private sector in many fields (gene editing, biotechnology, oncology, genetic counselling, scientific communication, patenting.

HOW? During this second year of the Master’s program (M2), students will acquire in-depth knowledge in different fields of Genetics. Core and a series of one-week optional modules covering a wide selection of topics, including human genetics, epigenetics, evolutionary genetics, developmental genetics, high-throughput data analysis, cancer biology, stem cells, neurodevelopment etc…
Students can choose seven module among a large collection of modules to create their own personalised program.Students can also take a range of advanced courses offered at the prestigious Pasteur Institute. All students attend a one-week international workshop with partner universities in Italy (Rome, Florence, Padua, Trieste, Milan), Greece (Athens) and Spain (Barcelona).

In total, 30 ECTS must be validated for the first semester

Admission Requirements

Conditions to apply directly for the 2nd year of our master program (M2):


For students in science:

  • having obtained or being in the process of validating a Master 1 in Science with a strong training in Genetics.


For students and graduates in medicine or pharmacy:

  • having an M1 in health (M1 santé)  with a strong training in Genetics (PIR Genetics for instance). A laboratory internship is strongly recommended. Two recommendation letters from internship supervisors or professors are recommended.

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