Biology and animal physiology

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Program Overview

  • The Bachelor's program in Biology and Animal Physiology aims to provide students with a solid foundation in cell biology and animal physiology.
  • It emphasizes the structure-function relationship at the molecular level.
  • The training includes the study of gene expression, cell signaling, and cell development.
  • Students learn to describe histological sections and detect pathological abnormalities.
  • The program incorporates complementary knowledge such as chemistry, physics, mathematics, and English.
  • It prepares students for careers in teaching, research, or development in the life sciences.
  • After earning the degree, students are well-positioned to pursue further studies in master's programs and postgraduate research.
  • Graduates may continue their studies in various specialized master's programs, such as Cell Biology and Pathology.
Teaching Language : English

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The 3rd-year bachelor's program in Biology and Animal Physiology specialization targets the following general themes :


  • Animal Physiology: Functioning of major systems (nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, excretory), homeostasis, physiological regulations.
  • Endocrinology: Hormones, endocrine glands, hormonal regulation of vital functions (growth, metabolism, reproduction).
  • Reproduction and Development: Physiology of reproduction, gametogenesis, fertilization, embryonic development.
  • Basic Immunology: Immune cells, innate and adaptive responses, inflammation, defense mechanisms.
  • Experimental Techniques: Dissection, microscopy, physiological measurements, data analysis, report writing.
  • Biostatistics and Data Analysis: Statistical tools applied to biology, processing of experimental data.
  • Transferable Skills: Scientific communication, scientific English, autonomy in research work.


Advanced Topics

The L3 Biology and Animal Physiology bachelor's program is structured in two semesters. It allows for the enhancement of the student's abilities by emphasizing the following advancements :


  • Acquisition of fundamental skills in the field of biology and animal physiology.
  • Development of transferable skills: communication, languages, critical thinking, project management, problem analysis, networking, teamwork, etc.
  • Introduction to the experimental approach in the laboratory.


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Admissions Information

The candidate must meet the following conditions and submit the following documents : Validation of the four previously taught semesters in the 1st and 2nd year of the common core program.


  •  Validation of the first four semesters previously completed in the first and second years of the common-core Bachelor's program.
  • Candidates must have acquired solid knowledge in Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, Physiology, and must have completed a basic Immunology module.
  • Proficiency in English is required.
  • Academic transcripts for the first and second years of the Bachelor's program.
  • Completed preference form (choice sheet).
  • The Biology and Animal Physiology Bachelor's program is open to students from the second year of the Naturel and Life Sciences (SNV) track, based on selection of application files and academic performance.
  • Bridges exist to allow up to 20% of external students with equivalent academic levels to be admitted.
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