Présentation
M1 Imalis :
– General presentation
– Teaching and originality
– Learning by research
– Mentoring
General presentation
Courses at ENS are organised at the heart of Paris : the Biology department and historical buildings of ENS are localized in the Quartier Latin. The place is wel-known for its squared garden decorated with busts of French thinkers, researchers and scientists who have marked history.
We propose a high-level education, both theoretical and practical in Biology. Our program centers on integrated and quantitative aspects, with a learning approach of research based on research, which is a backbone of our program.
Master students arriving at M1 level prepare the PSL Master in Life Sciences, in two years. This diploma enables to further continue studies for a PhD.
Teaching and originality
The first year of the Master’s degree (M1) includes a significant portion of credit hours (ECTS) devoted to the acquisition of fundamental knowledge in life sciences, along with a choice of more specialized courses. It offers a wide range of theoretical and practical courses in areas of research excellence of the ENS and its partners :
– neurosciences,
– cellular and developmental biology,
– medical sciences,
– computational biology and bioinformatics,
– genetics,
– genomics,
– evolution and ecology.
Master 1 year starts in early September and ends at the very end of June.
A total of 60 ECTS are required to validate the year (30 for each semester).
By the end of the first semester, students will have acquired a solid background and will be well prepared for their research internship.
Learning by research
At the second semester, students go for a long internship in a research laboratory. This internship is validated by a written report and oral presentation.
Mentoring
Upon arrival at the Biology department, each student is matched with a tutor who will help him/her during the whole studies. Tutors are members of the faculty or researchers, and are involved in the courses choice, internship choice and guidance towards student objectives.
Master year 1 coordinator : Gersende Lepère
Contact : secfib-M1