The programme comprises core subjects of 30 and an option course of 30 credits.
Students must choose one of the following focuses : research, professional (biotechnology) or teaching.
The option courses available are : biochemistry, molecular genetics and microbial cellular physiology, plant molecular genetics and cellular physiology, animal and human molecular genetics and cellular physiology.
Holders of the Master in Biology with an option course in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology may go on to the degree of Master in Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology (120 credits) subject to a further year of training and a more advanced dissertation.
Holders of the Master in Biology with an option course in biology of organisms and ecology may go on to the degree of Master in Biology of Organisms and Ecology (120 credits) subject to a further year of training and a more advanced dissertation.