Program Overview
The Chemistry and Life Sciences at Universit\xc3\xa9 Grenoble Alpes (UGA) is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences taught in English, French over 24 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 Chemistry and Life Sciences 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English, French
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: Grenoble, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Chemistry and Life Sciences 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
- Strategies in Synthetic Chemistry: Imagine the best logical disconnections of a complex molecule.
- Asymmetric Synthesis: The main routes and methodologies to enantioselective synthesis.
- Heterocyclic Chemistry: An industrial prerequisite: synthesis and reactivity of heterocycles.
- Green Chemistry: New reaction mixtures, reactants and supported syntheses, clean processes, bio-transformations
- Bibliographical Project
- Industrial Synthesis
- Main Classes of Drugs
- Molecular Modelling
- Applications of Biomolecules
- Biocatalysis
- Internship in a Research Laboratory
- Optional courses or Foreign Language
- Strategies in Synthetic Chemistry
- Asymmetric Synthesis
- Heterocyclic Chemistry
- New Technologies in Chemistry; Green Chemistry
- Professional environment
- Tutored Projects
- Industrial Synthesis
- Main Classes of Drugs
- Internship in an Industry
- Optional courses or Foreign Language (3 ECTS)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
During the first year (M1)
- Accession to the first year (M1) is possible for any student with a valid Licence (Bachelor).
- Bachelors in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Chemical-Biology are greatly appreciated, or any equivalent as initial or life-long education.
During the second year (M2)
Students with 60-valid ECTS after a first year of a Master program or Equivalent can apply to the \xc2\xab Organic Synthesis for the Pharmaceutical and Agrochemical Industries \xc2\xbb. Access to the Master 2 program is nevertheless submitted to acceptance by the program directors, after students grades and records have been examined and eventually after interview.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 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 Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Université Grenoble Alpes (UGA)
Grenoble, France
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University Profile- Language English, French
- Duration 24 months
