Program Overview
The Biology Agrosciences at Universit\xc3\xa9 de Bordeaux is a Master programme in Natural Sciences over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biology Agrosciences programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Bordeaux, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biology Agrosciences programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Students will reinforce and develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills relevant to a biological science research context.
- Students will acquire knowledge of the linguistic and discursive features of both written and spoken scientific English.
- Structure and rhetoric of the research article, writing up an abstract. Oral scientific presentation \x96 students prepare a mini-symposium on the topic related to their future work placement (and thus complete relevant bibliographical and reading research in preparation).
- Students are evaluated on their communication skills in English and also on their ability to manage complex scientific concepts in English.
- Genetic regulation of root and stem apical meristem functioning, epigenetic regulations of plant development and reproduction, parental imprinting, plant hormones, fruit and seed development, sex determination in plants, cellular mechanisms involved in plant organ growth and development.
- Metabolism and cell compartmentation: morphodynamic organization of the plant secretory pathway, lipid and protein machineries; membrane transporters in plants and the related methods of study; lipid signaling in plant cells; formation and dynamics of membrane domains; regulation of metabolism and gene expression by sugars in plants. Nature and importance of futile cycles in plants.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission requirements:
Hold a Master (Year 1) degree (60 ECTS equivalent) in any field related to biology with majors in molecular biology and/or biochemistry.
Language requirements: English: certifiable equivalent of TOEFL score of 550/213/79-80 or IELTS score of 6.0.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Université de Bordeaux
Université de Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France
The University of Bordeaux is a public research university based in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France.
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60