Bachelor in Licence - Sciences de la vie

Life sciences — Sciences de la vie — is an umbrella discipline covering the study of living organisms and the biological processes that sustain them. A Licence in this field introduces students to cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, evolution, biochemistry, and microbiology. Laboratory work is integral to the curriculum: students gain practical experience in microscopy, molecular techniques, data collection, and experimental design from the first year onward. The programme provides a broad foundation suited to specialisation at the master's level in a specific subdiscipline. This 3-year bachelor programme is offered at La Rochelle Université in La Rochelle, France, starting in September. All instruction is in French. Yearly tuition is 178 EUR. Life sciences graduates pursue very diverse paths. Those who continue to master's level can specialise in marine biology, genomics, ecology, pharmacology, health sciences, agronomy, environmental management, or biomedical research, among many other areas. Career destinations include research laboratories, pharmaceutical and agri-food industries, environmental consultancies, public health organisations, and teaching. La Rochelle's coastal location makes the university environment particularly suited to students interested in marine and coastal ecology, given the proximity to Atlantic marine environments and relevant research stations in the region.