Food science major – Master in Nutrition biochemistry

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Program Overview

This specialization offers modern training designed to prepare students for research in human nutrition, particularly in its pathological aspects (malnutrition, obesity, diabetes). It addresses both fundamental and mechanistic aspects, as well as clinical and pharmacological applications.

The first year of the Master’s program is based on a wide range of lectures, practical sessions, and tutorials. The courses cover major areas of cellular and molecular biology, including the regulation of metabolic pathways, proteomic analysis and their dysfunctions, nutritional status, hormonal deficiencies, and the appropriate corrective strategies.

Students are also introduced to biostatistics (through a program tailored to the training), bibliographic research (the study and critical analysis of scientific articles in English to enhance learning), and bioinformatics, which has become an essential tool in modern research.

Teaching Language : Français

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

  • Cellular Biology
  • Fundamental and Organic Chemistry
  • Statistical Mathematics
  • Plant Biology
  • Animal Biology
  • Plant Physiology
  • Nutrition and Food Systems
  • Biochemistry
  • Genetics
  • Animal Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Food and Fundamentals of Food Technology

Advanced Topics

  • Physiology of Major Metabolic Pathways
  • Technology of Agro-Food Industries
  • Industrial Microbiology
  • Starch Technologies and Nutritional Quality
  • Toxicological and Nutritional Effects of Thermal Treatments on Lipids
  • Technological Treatments and Nutritional Value of Food Proteins
  • Immunonutrition
  • Functional Foods and Novel Products
  • Physiological and Nutritional Biochemistry

Admissions Information

Applicants must hold one of the following degrees:

  • Bachelor’s in Biochemistry: Academic or equivalent (Biochemical Analysis, Clinical Biochemistry, Food Biochemistry)
  • Bachelor’s in Food, Nutrition, and Pathologies: Academic or equivalent (Food Science, Food Safety, Food Quality and Environment, Food, Nutrition and Health, Agronomy with a specialization in Food Technology)
  • Bachelor’s in Food Technology and Quality Control