Microbiology and Physicochemistry for food and wine processes: MP²

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Application dates for the academic year 2025-2026 : 17th of February to the 31st of May - Application on e-candidat only! See info below

New programme offer from September 2024 (in M1 in particular)

Presentation

MP² is a 2 year, course-based, full-time international research Master's Degree focused on Microbiology and physico-chemistry applied to food and wine processes. This master aims at training future researchers and managers of the food and wine science and industry.

You will have a strong international mobility. One semester will be out of France in the first year and another one is possible during the second year. The modules are indicative of those offered in this program. This is based on the current organization and may change year to year in response to new needs in the food industry.

Application process

The application procedure will run from the 17th of February to the 31st of May 2025 for all international students. The same dates apply for French students or international students holding of a French Bachelor’s degree.

The application will be done via E-candidat only (the platform will open at the start of the campaign)

https://ecandidat.institut-agro.fr/

e-Candidat tutoriel FR / e-Candidat tutorial english

Selection criterion

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent (180 ECTS) in biology, food science, chemistry, physical chemistry or engineering science. Those having completed a Master’s Degree or equivalent (240 ECTS) related to biology, chemistry or physical chemistry can apply directly to the 2nd year.

Candidates for whom English is not their mother tongue or who haven’t done their studies in English will have to give a certificate to attest of their English level. The following tests will be accepted as a certification of the required English level :

CECRL : level B2 minimum
TOEFL : 87 points minimum
TOEIC : 785 points minimum
BULATS : 60 points minimum
First Certificate English of Cambridge
Bright Language Test : level 3 minimum
IELTS : 6
Duolinguo English Test: 110-125 minimum
EF SET 50 MIN (15 min not allowed) - LEVEL B2

Such a document is not necessary for candidates for whom English is their mother tongue, or who have validated a minimum of one semester in English during their Bachelor of Science. However, in both cases, the candidates must absolutely mention it in their application file.

Once the application file is considered as “complete”, several criteria will be taken into account for the selection :

the university level (grades)
a strong interest for the sector adds value to your file. This interest can be shown by an experience in this field (internship, project, and experiences) and/or explained in the cover letter. This will be even more important if you are planning to take your studies back or change your field of study.
the professional project

Job openings

This Master’s Degree aims at providing students with job-relevant competencies and skills for a career as research project leader in academic laboratories, research institutes or R&D departments of international companies. The expertise will be in the field of microbiology and microbiological processes, chemistry and physical chemistry applied to food and wine science. Students will be encouraged to perform a PhD after this master degree.