Objectives of general skills

• In the field of biological sciences and particularly in the field of the biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, possess highly specialised and integrated knowledge and a wide range of skills adding to those covered in the Bachelor's programme in biological sciences.
• Conduct extensive research and development projects related to biological sciences, in biochemistry and in molecular and cell biology.
• Apply, mobilise, articulate and promote the knowledge and skills acquired in order to help lead and complete a project.
• Manage and lead research, development and innovation projects.
• Understand unprecedented problems in biological sciences, and more specifically in biochemistry and molecular and cell biology and its applications.
• Methodically research valid scientific information, critically analyse, propose and argue potentially innovative solutions to targeted problems.
• Master communication techniques.
• Communicate, both orally and in writing, their findings, original proposals, knowledge and underlying principles, in a clear, structured and justified manner.
• Adapt their communication to a variety of audiences.
• Master the techniques of written and oral scientific communication in both French and English.
• Develop and integrate a high degree of autonomy.
• Aquire new knowledge independently.
• Pursue further training and develop new skills independently.
• Skill 2: Have acquired professional skills in relation to the objective defining the degree.
• Specialise in at least one sub-domain of biochemistry or molecular and cell biology.
• Learn about scientific research and the world of research.

UE's Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the students will be able to :

- describe the current drug targets, already used in therapy or under investigations

- understand the mechanisms of action of drugs

- explain the major signaling pathways

The students will also have an overview of the new methods used in drug discovery

UE Content

1. Drug targets and cellular ionic signaling pathways
2. Drug targets and receptors of mediators (protein-kinases, guanylyl-cyclase,G-proteins, nuclear receptors)
3. Drug targets and neoronal and hormonal transmissions
4. New methods in drug discovery

Prior experience

fundamentals in biology and in general and organic chemistry

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination

Term 1 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral Examination

Term 2 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - type

• Oral examination

Term 3 for Integrated Assessment - comments

Not applicable

Resit Assessment for IT - Term 1 (B1BA1) - Comments

Not applicable