Entrée au niveau Master
The Master IMaLiS, awarding a degree in Life Sciences, is a two-year program that requires the validation of 120 ECTS during the M1 and M2 years. The program is accessible in the first year of study (M1).
M1 level
To apply at the M1 level, student must have obtained or be in the process of validating a 3-year degree (180 ECTS) at the end of academic year :
– Students from France require a French Licence L3 in Life Sciences or in another scientific discipline while having demonstrated their interest for Life Sciences through optional courses and/or internships. Admission to IMaLiS goes through the PSL platform.
– International students must have a 3-year Bachelor’s degree in Life sciences (or in another scientific discipline, while having demonstrated their interest for Life sciences through optional courses and/or internships). Admission to IMaLiS goes through the PSL platform.
– Second year medical students from France studying Medicine or Pharmacy in French universities can apply for the Médecine/Sciences track, which allows them to follow part of our M1 in parallel with their third year of medical school. For further information and application, see the Médecine/Sciences programme page.
– Second year AgroParisTech engineering students should apply for the Double diplôme AgroParisTech/ENS. For further information and application, see the programme page.
– Students with a Bachelor’s degree and a strong interest in Neurosciences can join the Dual Master in Brain and Mind Sciences.
M2 level
In certain cases, direct admission to the second year (M2) may be granted by the selection committee to candidates who have made a specific request when submitting their application, at the end of the full selection process (application and interview).
Please note : a M1 degree or equivalent (four years of higher education in science topics, i.e., 240 ECTS or international equivalent credits validated or in the process of being validated at the time of application) is only one of the mandatory prerequisites. The panel reviewing these applications will also assess the applicant’s level of knowledge in Life Sciences, mastery of a substantial interdisciplinary foundation, and research experience (demonstrated, for example, by an internship in a laboratory lasting at least four months).
For instance, students holding a French Master 1 degree or equivalent (e.g. having completed a second year of engineering school) in Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry or Geosciences, and who have demonstrated interest in Life Sciences may be considered for direct admission at the M2 level. Here, I am not sure ?
Application
There is one shared application track to the Master IMaLiS via the PSL platform for both M1 and M2 years. On the application web site, candidates will be able to check a box, indicating that they are eligible and request direct admission to the M2 year. Applicants should provide a detailed explanation in their cover letter as to why they believe to be eligible for direct admission to the second year, based on their background in Life Sciences, the interdisciplinary nature of their education and their research experience.
Applications to the IMaLiS Master are open from January 15 to February 24 2026.
Detailed information about how to apply can be found here
Competitive stipends are available for international students.
Please check the FAQ for additional information.
For specific questions regarding this programme, you can contact us.
