Nutritional Biochemistry

This specialty offers modern training in preparation for research in human nutrition, particularly in its pathological aspects (malnutrition, obesity, diabetes). It takes into account both fundamental and mechanistic aspects as well as clinical and pharmacological applications.

The first year of the Master's degree is based on numerous courses and practical and tutorials provided. The courses cover the major areas of cellular and molecular biology (regulation of metabolisms and proteomic analysis and their dysfunctions, nutritional status, hormonal deficiency and the solutions to be provided). Students will be introduced to biostatistics (program adapted to the training), bibliographic research (study and scientific criticism of articles in English to enrich their learning), bioinformatics, an essential tool nowadays.

Finally, the master's degree is divided into three focuses: didactic, in-depth or specialised. The in-depth focus covers all aspects of molecular biology including bioinformatics, protein genetic engineering, nutrition and biotechnology. The main theme of the specialized focus is the molecular study of normal and pathological physiology and the recombinant proteins used in therapy and their mode of production. Students will also be introduced to the Introduction to Bibliographic Research and Scientific Communication on the Internet.