Get a top-notch education in the life sciences!
- A top-notch program for learning to innovate and share knowledge
- Recognized pedagogical expertise
- Personalized support
- Close ties to research
- An international outlook
The interaction between research and teaching, at the heart of our educational mission
In biology, the program is based on :
Courses grounded in research questions
State-of-the-art equipment
A laboratory, the LBPA (Laboratory of Applied Biology and Pharmacology)
- Research internships throughout the program
Strengthened disciplinary training in our key areas of expertise
The Bachelor's Degree Program (L3)
A comprehensive training program designed to
Build a foundation of knowledge:
• Acquire and reinforce your fundamental knowledge
• Discover new academic fields
• Acquire technical expertise
• Stimulate your curiosity
Build a foundation of skills:
• Learn to work independently and as part of a team
• Strengthen your scientific rigor
• Master scientific literature
Discover the world of research and teaching:
• Laboratory internships
• Introduction to the academic world
The Master's Program
M1 "Boris Ephrussi" Track
Students at the École Normale Suivent the M1 Boris-Ephrussi program, a selective master’s program in the fields of “Molecular and Cellular Biology,” “Microbiology,” and “Neuroscience” at the LSH Graduate School (Life Sciences and Health) at Paris-Saclay University.
As part of this M1 program, ENS Paris-Saclay offers several course modules: Cellular Biology of the Cytoskeleton, Cell Cycle Checkpoints and DNA Repair, Cellular Biology of Host-Invasive Bacteria Interactions, Viruses and Genetic Engineering, Fundamental and Clinical Oncology, Neurophysiopathology of Infections, Advanced Analysis of Biological Data in Python, Molecular and Cellular Biology Applied to Viral Models, Physiology of Regulation, and Practical Training in Immunology.
Master 2 in Research
Students at the École Normale have a very wide range of Master 2 in Research programs to choose from at Paris-Saclay University and throughout France (depending on their academic track).
The degree programs at ENS Paris-Saclay and their specializations in biology
4 years of training:
Research and International Program
X = ARPE = Year of Pre-doctoral Research Abroad
10 months of immersion in a research laboratory abroad
Thematic Research Track
X = Year of Thematic Research
- in Artificial Intelligence
- in Creative Research
- in Sciences for Ecological Transitions
Engagement Track
X = Specific Year of École Normale Engagement
Higher Education and Research Track
X = M2 FESup: Master’s in Higher Education Training
- Agrégation in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering (BGB)
- Agrégation in Life Sciences- Earth and Universe Sciences (SV-STU)
Interdisciplinary Track
- Bi-disciplinary Tracks (e.g., Bachelor’s in Chemistry, Physics, Sociology, Computer Science; Master’s in Philosophy, ...)
- Dual Degree Programs (Medicine, AgroParisTech, Grands Corps de l’État, Sciences Po, ...)
- Dual Degree Programs ENS-ENVA (National Veterinary School of Alfort)
Theses on a wide variety of topics
With over 80% of students pursuing doctoral studies in biology, the Biology Department (DER) prepares students for careers that require a high level of scientific expertise. The program in the Department of Biology Education and Research offers a wide range of doctoral specializations, from the molecular level (elucidation of the fundamental mechanisms of life, understanding of pathological processes, biotechnological developments) to the organismal and population levels (epidemiology, ecology).
Main thesis topics: Biochemistry, Genetics, Epigenetics, Cell Biology, Neurobiology, Endocrinology, Oncology, Immunology, Virology, Microbiology, Development, Evolution, Bioinformatics and Data Analysis, Plant Biology, Ecology, ...
Top Career Opportunities for Our Programs
The main career paths for our programs are as follows: research, teaching and research, teaching (secondary, higher education, grandes écoles), medical or veterinary research, careers in publishing and scientific communication, senior civil service, and the private sector...