MemBioMed Application and Registration

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This is your chance to join an innovative and dynamic community, where cutting-edge education meets real-world experience.
Are you ready to take your academic journey to the next level? Don’t miss the opportunity to shape your future with us!

Application period for the 2027-2029 cohort will open on December 1st, 2026 at 00h01 AM (Paris time)

 

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Please carefully read the requirements to check if you are eligible for Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree before going through the online application process.

• Candidates from all over the world can apply to the MemBioMed Erasmus Mundus Joint Master degree.
• Both scholarship and self-funded applicants submit their application through the same online application form.
• Applicants must have obtained their Bachelor's degree in 2023 or later to be eligible to apply for the 2027-2029 cohort
• Candidate's academic records should have a minimum cGPA for the Bachelors degree of at least 65% of the maximum scale
• Applicants currently enrolled in the final year of their Bachelor's degree may also apply, provided they graduate before the start of the programme.
• No documents will be accepted after the deadline Avoid applying at the very last minute, so that you have time to make corrections in case your file is incomplete.
• Limited number of spots available
• No application via campus france

Applicants will apply to the Coordinating University, Université Côte d'Azur (UniCA) for the first-year integration of the programme.

The consortium as a whole, through the Selection and Examination Committee (SEC), will decide on admissions to the MemBioMed programme. Applicants will find all relevant information on this website: general information, admission criteria, application forms, deadlines for application, course content, information on scholarships and fees, etc. Selection criteria, selection process and timeline are clearly stated. A link redirect students to the officials’ application platform.

Documents needed for the online application on the eMundus platforme:

• Bachelor transcript(s) of records: certified translation in English, includes a detailed list of all courses taken with their credit hours and results, the final grade received, an explanation of the grading system uses, and the student's rank. If your ranking does not appear on the transcript of records, it is highly recommended to provide a letter of your university attesting your ranking in the class. If your bachelor's degree is still in progress, kindly upload all transcripts available to date. Master’s transcript required if applicable.
• Bachelor diploma : certified translation in English. If the diploma has not yet been obtained (e.g. final-year students), an original proof of enrolment, and a declaration of the end date must be submitted. Conditional admission is possible for final-year students. However, the Bachelor's degree must be completed before administrative enrolment in the  programme. Master's diploma required if applicable
• CV : Europass format only. Include details on age, academic records, cumulative GPA (cGPA), quality/recognition of the institution having awarded the bachelor or equivalent degree. If any of the required information is missing, CV will be automatically rejected : https://europass.europa.eu/en/create-europass-cv
• Motivation letter : 1 page or max 500 words : personnaly explain how the program’s objectives align with your motivation, academic and professional background, and career goals. Applications with longer motivation letters or that are not relevant to the programme will be automatically rejected
• Reference letter(s) : 1 recent academic recommendation letter (less than 1 year old), possibility to upload 3 max. Each letter shall : explicitely assess the student's ability to follow the MemBioMed programm, include the referee's name, institution, position, signature, official stamp, and verifiable contact details, be dated, clearly state the referee's relationship with the student, provide specific exemples of the student’s skills and achievements (submitted by the candidate). If any of the information is missing, letter will be automatically rejected
• Evidence of English proficiency :  See requirements section for full list of documents
• Passport : A scan of the national ID valid (certified translation in English) is acceptable if the applicant does not have a passport at the time of application.  Please note that if admitted to the programme and requiring a visa, the passport must be valid for the entire duration of the two-year programme at the time of visa application.

Application rules

(a) The application process will be entirely online.
(b) No application will be accepted in any other form.
(c) Non-submitted applications, incomplete applications and applications received after the application deadline will not be taken into consideration.
(d) All completed applications will be recorded and archived to ensure full transparency of the selection process.
(e) The programme adheres to principles of equality and non-discrimination. No applicant is discriminated against based on gender, ethnicity, nationality, disability, or any other characteristic.

Language Proficiency Requirements   

The whole MemBioMed programme is taught in English and English proficiency is therefore a basic requirement. All applicants must provide recent proof (maximum 2 years old) of their proficiency in English through at least one of the following certificates:

• TOEFL iBT Certificate: minimum overall score : test taken before Jan 21, 2026 : 90 - test taken after Jan 26, 2026 : 4,5 - Other TOEFL versions are not accepted
• IELTS Certificate: minimum overall score of 6.5 
• Cambridge English Certificate : minimum overall score of 176

Duolingo is not accepted
Test reservation is not accepted, only official result is accepted
Certificates issued for English-taught courses or study programs (MOI) will not not be accepted
You do not need to prove your English language ability if:
-You are a national of one of the countries listed below, or
-You have completed your Bachelor degree in one of these countries
Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, UK and USA
Candidated from countries not listed above, must provide an English language certificate. No exceptions or exemptions will be granted.
Please note than oral English proficiency will also be taken into account during interviews of applicants in phase 3.

Educational Background 

All candidates should possess a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology or equivalent diploma in Life Sciences with advanced courses in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, biophysics. Degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS.

Applicants with well documented lab experience in the Molecular Life Sciences will be prioritised.

Below backgrounds are non eligible :
Marine biology, Environmental sciences, Nursing, Agricultural biology, Nutritional sciences, Dentistry, Veterinary, Surgery, Physiotherapy, Radiology and Zoology. 

A Candidate who is currently enrolled in the last year of Bachelor at the time of application is allowed to apply, but final admission will only be effective if proof of graduation is provided before MemBioMed programme start, i.e. in July of the application year for the latest.

December 1st, 2026	Opening of the Application Period
February 28th, 2027	Application deadline for Partners Countries (11:59PM, Paris time) cf FAQ All countries except EU Members States, Republic of North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia and Turkey
March 31st, 2027	Application deadline for Programme Countries (11:59PM, Paris time) cf FAQ Only for EU Members States, Republic of North Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Serbia and Turkey
End of Jan/Feb/Mar, 2027	Interviews (applicants must plan to be available during this period)
April 2027	Selection results
April to June, 2027	Admitted students will have to supply all documents necessary to complete enrolment. Students should start as early as possible their visa application (For students living in a country with a Campus France antenna, they should check with their local office regarding visa applications) A call of students from the reserve list will be made (in case of drop-outs).
Sep 1st 2027	Welcome Week at Université Côte d'Azur in Nice, France
Sep 1st 2027	Beginning of the academic programme for the enroled students

The selection and admission process will consist of three phases: eligibility check, preselection and interview. Scholarships will be assigned after the selection process. The MemBioMed Management Board (MMB) will assign the Selection and Examination Committee (SEC) including at least one representative of each of the three partner institutes.
     

All students initially undergo enrolment at the Coordinating University, UniCA, and the Partner University UniGe, holding a comparable status at both institutions. This dual enrolment is a prerequisite for issuing multiple diplomas. In the second year, all students will extend their enrolment to include the three partner universities: UniCA, UniGe, and UOS.

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