Human Physiology and Pathophysiology track - PPH

This program gives students a precise vision of modern physiology and associated pathophysiology. It enables them to enter biomedical research and related professions. During the second semester of M1, students focus on the human body’s major functions. These foundations enable M2 students to grasp the molecular and cellular origins of the pathologies covered in the course, as well as current and developing therapeutic approaches.

The engineering platform option (PPH-PI) provides an understanding of both human physiology and pathophysiology, and the technologies used to study these fields. PPH teaching is reinforced by practical training for various technology platforms at Sorbonne University’s institutes and research centers, covering aspects linked to technological design, programming and data analysis. The PI option trains scientists to design, develop and manage projects that require cutting-edge technological skills with technology platforms for the study of physiological and pathological processes. On completion of the PPH-PI training program, students can join research laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, or pursue post-graduate studies (doctorate or other).

Courses titled  in English can be taught in English

Key words : physiology - pathophysiology - metabolism - homeostasis - inflammation

Published on 1/01/2020 - Updated on 11/02/2026

Human Physiology and Pathophysiology track - PPH

Objectives

On completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Conduct pathophysiological research to understand the physical, cellular or biochemical mechanisms that lead to the onset of disease and its consequences.
  • Carry out experiments and identify the mechanisms by which a treatment could restore normal function to the affected organ or tissue.
  • Organize theoretical interpretations of experiments and analyses.
  • Disseminate and promote results in the form of oral presentations and scientific publications, in French and English.

Application

Applications must be submitted from March 26th through June 11th 2026 via the e-candidat platform for all citizens or residents of a EU country, or from a country not included in the Campus France list.

Applicants residing in a country listed on this Campus France webpage, and who do not have a EU country citizenship, must apply via Etudes en France by creating a profile and then selecting our program.

 

First year 2nd semester

UE obligatoires / Mandatory courses  (6  ECTS)

UE optionnelles / Optional courses  (12  ECTS)

Stage / Internship (12 ECTS)

Second year

 

M2-S3 (30 ECTS)

3 UE obligatoires / 3 mandatory courses (12 ECTS)

 

3 UE optionnelles / Optional courses  (18 ECTS) 

UE Hors contrat (6 ECTS) 

  • UM5BIA04 Avenir : Approche technologique et Vision marché pour Entreprendre avec des projets Novateurs issus de la Recherche
  • UM5BIN24 - Expérimentation animale


 M2-S4 (30 ECTS)

Lecture's schedules & internship

  • Internship in France

    The list of internship offers is posted on the M2 "Internship Offers" page of the PPH Moodle page. If the student finds an internship in another company or laboratory that is not on the list but willing to accept them, they must submit this offer to the course leader for approval.

    Please read these tutorials carefully before completing your internship agreement.
    Instructions to complete your internship agreement

    If your internship agreement must be modified (dates, location, stipend, etc), please contact us.

    Conventions de stage et Convention pédagogique
    Internship Agreement
    Pedagogical Agreement

    • Internship Abroad

    As soon as the academic year begins, it is strongly recommended that students start looking for internships in laboratories or companies abroad. The course leaders and/or mobility managers, Prof. Gaël Orieux and Prof. Eric Schwartz, have a list of European or North American laboratories/companies that have hosted our students for M1 and/or M2 internships. They can help you if necessary.

    Click here to find all information necessary to prepare your internship abroad

 

Click here to access the general schedule for the year.

Detailed schedules available on Moodle.

Contacts

Responsables du parcours

Aurore L'Honoré et Régis Blaise

 

Secrétariat

Cécile Bréault

Campus Pierre et Marie Curie
Bâtiment C - 1ere Etage - Porte 105
+33 (0)1 44 27 23 81

9, quai Saint Bernard
Case courrier 118
75252 Paris Cedex 05