Presentation
M1 Imalis:
– General presentation
– Teaching and originality
– Learning by research
– Mentoring
General presentation
Courses at the ENS are organized in the heart of Paris: the Biology Department and historical buildings of the ENS are localized in the Quartier Latin. The site is well-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, alongside 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.
The 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 undertake for a long internship in a research laboratory. This internship is validated by a written report and an 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 at the IBENS, and are involved in course and internship choices, while offering guidance and advice for career objectives.
Master year 1 coordinator : Gersende Lepère
Contact: secfib-M1