Master’s (M1+M2) MICAS: Microbiota, Gut, Brain and Healthy Food

Master’s and PhD Programme (CMD)/Graduate Programme (GP)

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Master’s degree in Biology and Health, jointly accredited by the University of Nantes and Oniris VetAgroBio Nantes

To play an active role in healthcare and the management of chronic diseases in humans and animals by focusing on the microbiome and the link between diet and health.

MICAS Master’s and PhD programmes at a glance

In Initial Training
Course run in partnership with the University of Nantes

[Translate to English:] cursus master et doctorat micas

Why choose the MICAS Master’s programme?

The MICAS Master’s programme focuses on understanding and studying the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying chronic neurological, inflammatory and metabolic diseases, as well as how these are influenced by the gut microbiota, diet and the environment. It is underpinned by a vibrant student life!

This teaching and research programme draws on the unique scientific and clinical expertise of the research units at the Nantes site (Nantes University, Oniris VetAgroBio, Inserm, INRAE – click on the logos) which are recognised in a variety of fields such as neurobiology, the microbiome, gastroenterology, metabolism, allergology, nutrition, biomedicine, as well as bioinformatics and systems biology.

Programme

Year 1 (M1) Programme: The aim is to help students progress from an understanding of health and disease to practical laboratory work. The year focuses on applying the latest scientific and methodological advances in the field of chronic diseases, as well as on mobilising the necessary resources to explore these complex issues.

Year 2 (M2) Programme: Students focus more on applying the knowledge they have acquired, with an approach centred on pathophysiology, prevention and innovative therapies. Scientific and clinical evidence regarding the effects of the environment, diet and the microbiome on health and disease lies at the heart of the curriculum. Immersion in the student’s chosen professional field is also prioritised, either through a work-study programme in industry or an internship in an academic or industrial research laboratory.

Débouchés

Débouchés professionnels

Bac +5

Le programme de Master MICAS offre plusieurs perspectives professionnelles très motivantes :

Insertion professionnelle dans des secteurs liés à l'alimentation-santé pour les diplômés de M2.
Poursuite par un doctorat, permettant de se spécialiser davantage dans la recherche.

Sensibilisation des étudiants issus de formations médicales et paramédicales aux enjeux de l’alimentation et du microbiote, afin d'enrichir leur prise en charge et leurs pratiques cliniques.

Poursuites d'études

Après deux ans de master, vous aurez le choix entre développer votre propre carrière ou poursuivre un projet recherche au niveau du doctorat.

Admission

https://www.univ-nantes.fr/formation/scolarite-inscriptions/candidature-en-master-1-ou-2

Pour les étudiants qui ne résident pas en France et n'ont pas la nationalité française :

Pays faisant partie de la procédure Campus France : www.campusfrance.org
Pour les pays qui n'utilisent pas la procédure Campus France (y compris les pays de l'UE), veuillez suivre la procédure VAEE (https://www.univ-nantes.fr/formation/formation-continue/vae)