Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Learning Outcomes of UE

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: description and pedagogical relevance

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