Master in Biology

The Biochemistry and Structure master’s program provides cutting-edge knowledge in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, leveraging an exceptional learning environment close to renowned Grenoble-based institutes such as IBS, CEA, IAB and CERMAV, as well as cutting-edge facilities such as ESRF, ILL , and international institutes like EMBL.

Students will have the opportunity to explore the molecular level through our state-of-the-art 3D teaching facility, where they will learn advanced techniques in biochemistry and structural biology from experts in various fields, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), and single-molecule techniques. They will also gain insight into the latest advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) applied to biochemistry and structural biology.

Throughout the program, students will develop an integrated understanding of biological processes at the molecular level through real-world examples drawn from research in biochemistry and structural biology. This in-depth knowledge is essential for exploring applied fields such as drug design, protein engineering, and systems biology.

The importance of studying biomolecules at the atomic level—to enhance their properties, inhibit their function, or exploit them to our advantage—has been recognized by more than eight Nobel Prizes over the past decade.
By the end of this master’s program, students will have a comprehensive understanding of the experimental approaches used in the biochemical and structural characterization of biological macromolecules.

This training will prepare them to embark on a doctoral project in the field of integrated structural biology, equipped with the skills and expertise necessary for cutting-edge research.