Life Sciences
The **Life Sciences Program** runs from Bachelor’s to Master’s level, following the LMD system, and trains specialists able to analyze biological mechanisms across scales — from th...
Degrees Awarded
Licence & Master
Tracks
3 parcours actifs
Typical Duration
3 à 5 ans
Pathway
Doctorat / Ph.D
Mention Overview
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Faculté des Sciences
Université de Fianarantsoa • Campus Andrainjato
French (with scientific English modules)
Bachelor (L1-L3) • Master (M1-M2)
Program Director

Mahitandrainy Jules ANDRIATSIREVOMBOLA
Maitre de Conférences
jules.andriatsirevombolo@univ-fianarantsoa.mgGEOCHIMED & EDEN
Geochemistry & Natural Ecosystems (Fianarantsoa / Mahajanga)
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The **Life Sciences Program** runs from Bachelor’s to Master’s level, following the LMD system, and trains specialists able to analyze biological mechanisms across scales — from the cell to the ecosystem — mobilizing interdisciplinary approaches in cell and molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, physiology, ecology, and biodiversity conservation. The Bachelor’s cycle provides a generalist foundation in biological sciences, while the Master’s cycle, organized into four semesters (S7 to S10) for a total of 180 ECTS credits, enables progressive specialization across three academic and research-oriented tracks.
Program Objectives
- Acquire, from the Bachelor’s level onward, the fundamentals of biology at different levels of organization (cell, organism, ecosystem);
- Develop practical skills in observation, experimentation, and biological data analysis;
- Deepen disciplinary expertise at the Master’s level and master modern methods and tools for analysis, experimentation, and data processing;
- Develop scientific autonomy, critical thinking, and the ability to lead a research project;
- Prepare students for professional integration from the Bachelor’s level, as well as for further studies at Master’s and PhD levels;
- Train professionals able to contribute to health, agriculture, biotechnology, environment, and biodiversity conservation
Career Prospects & Opportunities
- From the Bachelor’s level: senior laboratory technician, senior environmental technician, research assistant, technical staff in the biological and environmental sectors;
- After the Master’s: research careers (laboratories, research centers), higher education and secondary teaching, professional roles in companies and NGOs in the biological and environmental sectors, public services;
- Further studies at PhD level.
Tracks in this Mention
3 tracks available
Integrative Cell Biology
This track trains specialists able to analyze biological mechanisms at different levels of organization, from the cell to the organism, mobilizing approaches from cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and physiology.
Cell Biology and Plant Improvement
This track trains specialists able to mobilize knowledge in cell and molecular biology, genetics, physiology, and plant biotechnology to understand, valorize, and improve plant resources.
Ecology and Conservation
This track trains specialists able to analyze the functioning and dynamics of ecosystems, populations, and communities, and to contribute to biodiversity conservation and sustainable management.