I nter d iscip l inar y M aster

in Li f e S ciences
paris sciences & l ettres

The Interdisciplinary Master in Life Sciences (IMaLiS) offers interdisciplinary and

quantitative training in biology to scientists, engineers and doctors, with specialisations
in four main domains: Systems biology, genomics and bioinformatics, Neurosciences,
Fundamental biology for health, Ecology and evolution.
Built on the renowned expertise of several schools and research institutes of Paris
Sciences & Lettres (PSL) - École normale supérieure, ESPCI Paris, Ecole Pratique des
Hautes Etudes, MINES ParisTech, Collège de France, Institut Curie, Institut Pasteur,
Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique - this Master also relies on partnerships with other
universities, including the Université Pierre & Marie Curie (UPMC).

— I ndividual mentoring: a mentor is assigned to

MAIN ASSETS
— Interdisciplinarity: extensive training in biology
and related disciplines (mathematics, physics, che-
mistry, computer sciences).
— Combination of a general training with advanced
specialisation in key emerging fields.
— Research training and innovation through research:
students engage in two five-month internships, in
two different academic or private research labora-
tories, in France or abroad.
— International dimension with courses taught in English.
French courses are offered to Foreign students.
— E xcellence of teaching. The program relies on out-
standing French teaching institutions as well as on
prestigious research institutes deeply involved in
advanced teaching.
— Quality of the research laboratories of PSL Research
University.
each student to guide his selection of courses,
internships and the finalisation of his teaching pro-
gram. MD/PhD students benefit from dual scienti-
fic and medical mentoring.
— Availability of fellowships (10,000 €/year) for some
foreign students applying for M2.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Interdisciplinary Master in Life Sciences leads to a
large number of opportunities. It provides an excellent
training for researchers, university teachers, MD/PhD,
wet lab managers or engineers, in the public sector,
as well as in the context of Research & Development of
private companies (pharmaceutical, biotechnological
innovation etc.).
PROGRAM
Master 1 (60 ECTS)
Semester 1
Five lecture courses are to be chosen among
an extensive set of teaching units* devoted
to the acquisition of fundamental knowledge
and skills in life sciences, along with optional
courses preparing the ground for M2
specialisations.
Semester 2
A 5-month research internship, often abroad.
Courses
*Mathematics and programming training; Develop-
mental biology; Cell biology II; Computational biology
project; Genomes & phenotypes; Evolutionary gene-
tics; Evolutionary ecology; Biology of ecological sys-
tems; Development of the nervous system; Physiology
of the neuron; Synaptic foundations of network func-
tion; Systems neurophysiology; Developmental biolo-
gy; Cell biology II; Molecular cancer genetics; Funda-
mental immunology; Microbial populations; Evolution;
Physics & biology II; Mathematics II: what a biologist
might like to know; Epigenetics etc.
LOCATION
Classes will be held in Paris, mainly at the Ecole
normale supérieure, but also on the campuses of the
other institutions involved in the program: ESPCI
Paris, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, MINES
ParisTech, Collège de France, Institut Curie, Institut
Pasteur, Institut de Biologie Physico-Chimique.
To apply
https://www.univ-psl.fr/en/master-life-sciences
Contact
Master 1: admissions-m1-sdv@listes.univ-psl.fr
Master 2: admissions-m2-sdv@listes.univ-psl.fr
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Master 2 (60 ECTS)
Semester 1
4 main specialisations proposed, with possible
hybridisation:
— Systems biology, genomics and bioinformatics
— Neurosciences
— Fundamental biology for health
— Ecology and evolution
Semester 2
A 5-month research internship, in an academic
or private research environment, in order to enable
each student to deepen his training at a chosen frontier
of biological research.
ADMISSIONS
Application process for 1st Year (M1) and 2nd Year (M2)
in 2 steps:
1 - Online application. Submission deadlines: June
16 th, 2017 (for M1); May 31st, 2017 (for M2)
2 - Interview (for preselected candidates)
PREREQUISITES
— Master 1: Bachelor degree or equivalent encom-
passing significant cell and molecular biology training
(Life Sciences, Health, Sciences & technology, Geo-
sciences etc.).
— Master 2: Master 1 or equivalent in the fields
related to the M2 specialisations.
The Master is also suitable for students with a
background in pharmacy or medicine who wish to
deepen their scientific training (MD/PhD tracks)
before selecting a medical specialisation.
C1 level in English recommended (Courses taught in
English).
Paris Sciences & Lettres
univ-psl.fr
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