Sup Biotech
Situated in the heart of France, Sup Biotech provides students with unique learning environment in the field of Biotechnology. As an integral part of IONIS Institute of Technology group, Sup Biotech implements the best technologies in the curriculum with the help of research and is one of the leading institutions in the field of Biotechnology.
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Courses Offered
** Fees mentioned here are approximate and are per year, Unless specified otherwise
World-class Curriculum
The curriculum at Sup Biotech is a combination of Science & Technology. Some of the faculty are from research centres and working professionals providing the students with an understanding of the local and international biotechnology markets.
English-taught Courses
All the modules are taught in English, Even seminars starting from the third year of study, this is because the university aims to equip its students for the international job market.
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International Collaboration
One of the major advantages of studying at Sup Biotech is that institution has a close relationship with the international community and it attracts students from across the globe. The institution also has partnership agreement with the European Erasmus+ Program that aims at improvising skills and learning a new language that will enhance employment opportunities.
Networking Opportunities
Being one of the largest institutions of private higher education in France and a member of the IONIS Education Group opens up students to a number of networks, facilities and technologies.
Bilateral Partnerships
Sup Biotech has signed many bilateral cooperation agreements with the higher education institutions across globe in order to develop cooperation between the institutions in the areas of study and research. These partnerships allows for student exchanges and faculty interchange, internships, and collaboration in education and training projects.
Modern Techniques of Teaching.
Sup Biotech focuses on the improving the students applied skills and readiness for changes that may occur in the global environment. Sup Biotech includes modules in the curriculum to make them ready for a professional World. International exposure and state of the art teaching methods that make it the best institution for biotechnology studies in France. Previous alumni of Sup Biotech has contributed greatly to the extensive biotechnology industry.
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Student Services Provided by SUP Biotech
Sup Biotech primarily focuses on providing student with a great education experience one can experience in their life. Services provided by the institution are not only confined to academics but also cover different areas which are important for a student learning experience.
Housing Support
Sup Biotech helps students in acquiring the right accommodation. Sup Biotech has partnered with various student accommodation facilities in Paris & Lyon.
Especially, Studapart is an online accommodation service that provides students with variety of choices including studios, shared, and private rooms in host families. Also, cooperation with Colivys provides a full-fledged service by using the co living concept with better facilities.
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Student Life at Sup Biotech
Sup Biotech’s student life is active and colourful, Sup Biotech creates the spirit of unity and development of oneself and the workplace. There are various student associations and sports facilities available at Sup Biotech, enabling student to discover their talents and also enhance existing talents that are useful for their professional careers.
Student Clubs:
Every year a new club is formed and students are able to find something they like or interested in. The associations focus on multiple areas such as:
- Professional development
- Sports and fitness
- Philanthropic efforts
- Leisure and cultural activities
- Music
The Student Office gives life to campus by coming up with fun & social activities that are held on the regular basis.
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Student Associations
Stop VSS: Aim of this association is to fight against gender based violence and sexual harassment within the campus, ensuring that the students are protected and treated equally.
SupBiotech Alumni: The Alumni Association aims at creating a forum of former students who are to foster the exchange of contacts and other professional matters.
Au’R Kestra: This association offers the musicians and singers a chance to continue practicing their love for music through the different activities of the association.
Sports at Sup Biotech
Sup Biotech prioritizes the balanced life style of its alumni, it promotes sport activities in association with Sports Office (BD2S) and Forest Hill. It encourages unity through sports and the students have a chance to be in the team when it comes to major sports.
Forest Hill has 12 clubs inside Paris and its surrounding areas, the student have the possibility to practice sports and have leisure at a reduced price. These include fitness, racket sports, water activities, and relaxation facilities.
Education & Research laboratories at Sup Biotech
Distinctive Laboratories at Sup Biotech: Improving Teaching and Research
Educational Laboratories
In Sup Biotech practical experience starts from the first year of the student’s learning process. Life sciences laboratories equip students in professional activity in the field of biotechnologies involving fields of healthcare, agriculture, food, environment and cosmetics. Some of the key activities in these labs include:
- DNA and RNA extraction and clean up
- Electrophoresis and Western blot are techniques that are used in analysis of proteins
- Recognition of the specific antigen by sandwich ELISA method
- Cytotoxicity and immunofluorescence studies
Cell culture and optical microscopy are few of the research methodologies that are used in this   study.
Study of enzymatic kinetics
Students are taught aspects like laboratory safety, data analysis and the use of laboratory notebooks. This practical way of learning is the best for building a good base of scientific knowledge.
The Bio-production Laboratory is a faculty that concentrates on bio-molecule production. The methods of producing lactic fermentation and lipid production are taught to the students. The lab is set to mimic real world industrial approach, this way the students get to experience real world problems which they might face after their graduation.
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Research Laboratories
Sup Biotech has four research laboratories in use to provide the students with a touch of real life research and best practical experience involving real time experiments.
These labs include:
- Cell Tech Laboratory: Focuses on neurodegenerative diseases and the search for a cure or a treatment for them.
- Bio-Information Research Laboratory: The objective of this lab is to create software to model molecular and cellular functions through computational chemistry and molecular modelling like BLAST and FASTA.
- Partnership Research Laboratory in Agri-Food Engineering: It concentrates on the production of biotechnological processes for the utilization of under exploited plant materials for food.
- Biotechnologies in Society Pole: This lab is involved in a research to document and explain the effects of biotechnological advancements in the society.
These research labs enhance the core curriculum of the institution and provide a solid background for the student’s professional growth in the field of biotechnology.
Internship Opportunities at Sup Biotech
Internship Opportunities at Sup Biotech: Education and connection with Industry
Sup Biotech provides multiple internship opportunities available for undergraduate and postgraduate students in order to enhance the learning experience with real life experience of the industry.
The Corporate Relations Office as a Key Player
Sup Biotech’s Corporate Relations Office plays a key role in linking students with significant employers in the corporate world in the local and global market. This dynamic interface assist the students in their transition from the academic world to the working world but also assist employers in increasing the awareness about their organizations. Moreover, the office is actively involved in the process of getting interns or graduates from our competitive programmes for business needs.
Internship Opportunities – A Summary
The internships at Sup Biotech are split into three division. One internship for the undergraduate program and two for the post graduate programs
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Undergraduate Program
The third year of the undergraduate program has a two to three months of internship that starts from June to either July or August. This is a very fluid timeline that allows the students to seek for internships in France or anywhere else in the world at their own pace.
Graduate Program
The graduate program at Sup Biotech offers two different stages for the students to go deeper into the biotech sector.
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The final year of the program consists of a four month internship from September to December this enables the students to be positioned in French or an international environment.
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The fifth and the final year of the graduate course is the internship year for the students. This takes six months from February to July. This final mission can be done in France or any foreign countries.
Sup Biotech’s internship openings are a great way to gain expose oneself with intense practical experience and industrial knowledge. They act as a perfect foundation for the students to implement the knowledge gained in the classes and to open the door to a successful career in the future.
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