Biochemistry

This specialty offers modern preparatory training for research in human biochemistry, particularly in its pathological aspects (malnutrition, obesity, diabetes). It considers both fundamental and mechanistic aspects as well as clinical and pharmacological applications.

The first year of the Master's program is based on numerous lectures and practical work. Courses cover the major areas of cellular and molecular biology (metabolism regulation and proteomic analysis and their dysfunctions, nutritional status, hormonal deficiency and possible solutions). Students will be introduced to biostatistics (program adapted to the program), bibliographic research (study and scientific critique of articles in English to enrich their learning), and bioinformatics, an essential tool today.

Finally, the Master's program is divided into three majors: didactic, advanced, and specialized. The advanced major covers all aspects of molecular biology, including bioinformatics, protein genetic engineering, nutrition, and biotechnology. The specialized focus has as its main theme the molecular study of normal and pathological physiology and recombinant proteins used in therapy and their production method. Students will also be introduced to Introduction to Bibliographic Research and Scientific Communication on the Internet.