Life and Earth Sciences degree (Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology)

Objectives

To enable students to acquire and gradually develop skills in the field of Life and Earth Sciences through teaching in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology and Geology, with a strong focus on developing the resources of the Amazon region.

•  Passing on knowledge by mobilising students' scientific knowledge.
• Helping students to build their learning path.
• Create gateways to facilitate further study in the sciences (professional bachelor's degree, master's degree, preparation for competitive examinations).
• Liaise with research bodies, institutions, associations and companies to facilitate integration into the world of work.

Cross-disciplinary skills

• Developing skills linked to the use of new technologies for analysing chemical, biochemical and biological compounds.
• Taking part in conferences and carrying out bibliographical research into scientific issues.
• Writing and supporting an end-of-study report.
• Read, understand, write and express yourself in English, Portuguese...

Scientific and technical skills

• Follow scientific protocols in the laboratory or in the field
• Analyse and interpret scientific results and provide food for thought.
• Use and apply the fundamental mechanisms and laws associated with different subject areas (e.g. computing, statistical analysis, laboratory techniques).
• Use laboratory equipment and teaching aids to develop a scientific approach.

Subject-specific skills

• Acquire precise knowledge at different levels of integration of living organisms (molecule, cell, organism, population, ecosystem).
• Understand the interactions between living beings and their environment and the impact on their functioning and development.
• Classify the specific features of animal or plant species within the framework of systematics.
• Managing and solving problems in different fields such as Microbiology, Genetics, Chemistry and Biochemistry.
• Translate, interpret and present scientific results through tutorials and practical work.

Recruitment level : Bins
Accessible in : initial training

Training required

• Scientific baccalaureate
• Bac STL

Conditions admission

The SVT degree is aimed at motivated students wishing to develop their knowledge in the fields of biochemistry, chemistry, biology, biotechnology and geology.

Registration
Administrative and pedagogical support for the Science and Technology Department.

Career opportunities

• Research and analysis laboratory technician.
• Consultant in risk management linked to the environment, the proliferation of organisms and the exploitation of natural resources.
• Project developer working to enhance biodiversity.
• Preparation for competitive teaching exams.

Sectors of activity

• Teaching.
• Developing processes for adding value to bio-resources.
• Environmental management, land management and protection of natural areas.
• Technical department
• Analysis laboratory