Faculté des Sciences Fondamentales et Biomédicales, Université de Paris

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General Information

The Faculty of Fundamental and Biomedical Sciences (UFR des Sciences Fondamentales et Biomédicales) is a premier unit within the Faculty of Sciences at Université Paris Cité. Located in the historic heart of the Latin Quarter, it is renowned for its multidisciplinary approach, bridging the gap between biology, chemistry, physics, and medicine. It is a key gateway for students entering the medical field via the L.AS (Health Access License) pathway.


General Info

  • University Merger: Formerly part of Paris Descartes University (Paris V), now a key component of Université Paris Cité.
  • Location: 45 rue des Saints-Pères, 75006 Paris (Saint-Germain-des-Prés).
  • Academic Model: Offers a unique Biomedical Sciences License (Licence Sciences Biomédicales), which serves as a major path to medical, dental, and pharmacy studies.
  • Degrees Awarded: Bachelor’s (Licence), Master’s, and PhD.
  • Instruction: * Bachelor Level: 100% French (B2/C1 proficiency required).
  • Master Level: Several prestigious programs are taught in English.
  • Global Ranking : Université Paris Cité is ranked #300 globally in the QS World University Rankings.

Campus Facilities

The faculty is housed in the Saints-Pères Building, an iconic site for biomedical research in Europe.

  • Saints-Pères Center: A massive urban campus integrated with research laboratories, amphitheaters, and digital learning zones.
  • Simulation & Technical Platforms: Features advanced platforms for cellular imaging, proteomics, and biophysics.
  • Digital Anatomy Tools: Students utilize 3D Anatomage tables for virtual dissections and high-resolution anatomical modeling.
  • FabLab & Collaborative Spaces: Modern co-working stations and maker-spaces for student-led biomedical engineering projects.
  • Interdisciplinary Institutes: Direct links to the Cardiovascular Sciences and Neuroscience Graduate Schools.
  • Saints-Pères Health Library: A major academic resource center providing extensive digital clinical databases and 21 shared library access across the university.
  • Smart Learning Labs: Equipped for hybrid learning and digital chemistry modeling.
  • Research Units (INSERM/CNRS): Hosts prestigious labs focused on metabolic diseases, toxicology, and bio-inspired materials.
  • Proximity to Medical Hubs: Located within walking distance of major hospitals like Necker-Enfants Malades.
  • Alumni Platform: Access to a network of 500,000 former students for internships and career mentoring.

Hospital & Medical Facilities

Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

This faculty is the primary home for the L.AS Sciences Biomédicales (Licence Accès Santé):

  • Phase 1: Students complete a rigorous core in Life Sciences (Biochemistry, Genetics, Physiology).
  • Phase 2: Successful students with high rankings and completed "Health Minor" modules can transition into the 2nd year of Medicine, Pharmacy, or Odontology.
  • Clinical Focus: Even for non-medical students, the curriculum is heavily oriented toward human health, pathology, and diagnostic technologies.

Fee Structure

State University Affordability

Université Paris Cité has historically exempted non-EU students from differentiated fees, meaning most students pay the national French rate.

Fee Category

Amount in EUR

Notes

CVEC (Student Life)

105 €

Mandatory for all students.

Bachelor Level (PASS/L.AS)

178 €

Highly subsidized national rate.

Master Level

254 €

For specialized biomedical research tracks.

Doctoral Level

397 €

For PhD candidates.

Total First Year

~283 €

Approx. $310 USD


Scholarship 

  • SMARTS-UP Scholarship: Specifically for international Master’s students, providing €10,000 for one year to attract top global talent.
  • Eiffel Excellence Scholarship: A French government award providing €1,181/month plus travel costs for outstanding international applicants.
  • CAF Housing Subsidy (APL): All international students are eligible to apply for rent refunds of €100 to €250 per month.
  • Social Aid Commission: The university provides "DATA packages" (4G cards) and food assistance for students in financial difficulty.

City Details

  • The Vibe: Paris is a global center for healthcare innovation. The "Rive Gauche" (Left Bank) has been the home of French scholarship for nearly a millennium.
  • Connectivity: * Metro: Line 4 (Station: Saint-Germain-des-Prés) and Line 10 (Station: Mabillon).
  • Air: Served by Paris-CDG and Orly.
  • Safety: Very high in the academic 6th Arrondissement.

Hostel & Mess

  • Accommodation: Managed by CROUS Paris and the Cité Internationale Universitaire de Paris (CIUP). Rents: €400 - €800/month.
  • Dining: Several "Resto' U" (University Restaurants) are available in the 6th Arrondissement, offering full meals for €3.30.
  • Cost of Living: High (Central Paris). Estimated monthly budget: €1,200 - €1,500.
  • Vibe: Intellectual, historic, and cosmopolitan. The campus is in one of the world's most famous neighborhoods for literature and science.

Miscellaneous

  • NRI Seats: None. Admission is strictly merit-based via Campus France or Parcoursup.
  • Language Requirement: A B2 or C1 level in French is essential for the Bachelor’s program.

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