Course Offer

This master program is a twinning degree divided in 2 Pathways: 

  1. « Biotechnology specialized in Medicinal plants and phytotherapy »

  2.  « Biotechnology specialized in Computer & artificial intelligence applied to biomedical data » 

Delivered in English and housed at VIT's School of biosciences and technology (SBTS), the twinning degree is divided into 4 semesters, each of which each offering three categories of courses according to the Indian system: program core, program elective and university core. 

The first semester is based on a core curriculum of classic courses (microbiology, advanced biochemistry, etc.) with a minimal system of options. specialization paths and offer a cycle of seminars shared between partners on the ecology of health. The program also includes subjects enabling the acquisition of cross-disciplinary skills (language, research methodology taught by joint teams, etc.). 

The 2nd and 3rd semesters offer a more limited core curriculum, with a wide choice of specialized courses (e.g. “Practical formulation and biopharmacy” and “Data mining”) and courses dedicated to employment (e.g. “Introduction of Life Skills for Biotechnologists” or “Science engineering and Technology Project”), with an emphasis on entrepreneurship (bio-business courses).bio business).

The last semester is devoted to an internship in one of the consortium members' research unit, or in one of the 9 host structures offered by the sector partners (hospitals, industries in natural health products, competitiveness clusters, associations at the interface between scientific research, producers, processors and investors...). 

This twinning degree program offers to Indian and French students the opportunity to cross-fertilize their studies or internships, partly financed by the project. It is based on innovative technologies and hybrid teaching (60% virtual and 40% face-to-face).

It designes to train bioengineers and researchers in biotechnology, capable of innovating, inventing and disseminating knowledge for the benefit of society and the environment, using a skills-based approach (particularly self-made man).