The Bachelor of Science in Health combines fundamental sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics) and health sciences (sociology of health, public health, pharmaceutical sciences).

This degree program trains scientists working in the human health sector (research and development, prevention, scientific communication and mediation) and not healthcare professionals.

Students will be required to work individually or collaboratively on health issues. They will have the opportunity to interact with professionals working in various fields such as research and medicine.
A significant portion of the teaching will be delivered through tutorials and practical exercises. Students will be able to complete one or more internships, which they can then use to enhance their academic record. International mobility will also be possible.

Educational goals

Through the implementation of the competency-based approach, the training will place students in real-world learning and assessment situations, thus giving meaning to their training.

The disciplines covered in this bachelor's degree fall under the umbrella of fundamental sciences (biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics) and health sciences (sociology of health, public health, pharmaceutical sciences). These will be addressed in relation to the competencies "Understanding an issue or problem in the field of health," "Implementing a scientific approach," and "Analyzing and utilizing results." The program will significantly contribute to the student's development through the fourth competency: "Becoming a responsible and engaged student."

The skills developed and knowledge acquired will equip students with a profile suitable for pursuing a Master's degree. These skills can also be directly applied to jobs requiring a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent).

Training opportunity

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” Many factors influence the health of a population, including diet, lifestyle, and the environment.

The population of Réunion is particularly affected by health and social vulnerability associated with chronic diseases (diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular, neuro-vascular complications, cancer, etc.), infectious diseases (chikungunya, dengue, leptospirosis, etc.) and demographic aging.

The Regional Health Agency of Réunion recently launched a consultation for the partial revision of the Réunion Regional Health Project (PRS) 2023-2033. This PRS defines health priorities for the next 10 years. These health priorities will likely contribute to defining jobs in support roles within the health sector (research and development, prevention, communication, and scientific outreach).

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences is part of this context. Its objective is to train young people with an understanding of the human body's functions, enabling them to better grasp its dysfunctions and develop innovative therapies. This is complemented by a deeper understanding of their environment, providing them with the necessary tools to promote preventative healthcare.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health from the University of Reunion will thus be able to contribute to a better understanding of the pathologies that particularly affect Reunion, whether chronic or infectious, and also to the development of research and actions in Public Health.

The program is multidisciplinary and encourages the involvement of professionals in basic and medical research. Participation in the training of teacher-researchers affiliated with university laboratories allows students direct interaction with health research.

By implementing the competency-based approach, the student will be an active participant in their training and will be able to develop their autonomy and critical thinking skills.

A grouping of the 3 years in the form of a mini-congress is organised annually, allowing cohesion within the training as well as scientific exchanges giving students the opportunity to showcase their work.

A mandatory internship is included in the third year of the Bachelor's degree program; it is credited with ECTS credits. Students are strongly encouraged to complete optional internships throughout their studies, and these are recognized with bonus points added to their final grade.

Students have the opportunity to spend a semester or a year abroad through the ERASMUS program. They are supported throughout the process.

Tutoring is offered to help students in their training.

Duration: 3 years for students who will follow the classic course or the individualized course 2, 4 years for students who will follow the individualized course 3.

Volume per student: 1699 h

Basic sciences: Physiology, biochemistry (structural, metabolic, enzymology), cell biology (unicellular and multicellular organisms), molecular biology, genetics, immunology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, experimental methods

Health Sciences: Humanities and Social Sciences and Health (plurality of definitions and health issues, major health surveys, understanding social inequalities in health, reducing social inequalities in health), biostatistics, epidemiology, environmental health, medicinal chemistry and pharmacology

Transferable skills: English, French, Ecological Transition for Sustainable Development (TEDS), University Study Methodology (MTU), personal and professional project, introduction to ethics and scientific integrity

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP (National Directory of Professional Certifications) sheet.RNCP25172 – BACHELOR'S DEGREE – Health Sciences (national profile))

Skills specific to the training:

• To take ownership of a scientific issue or problem
• Implementing a scientific approach
• Analyze and utilize results
• Becoming an engaged and responsible student

• Learning and Assessment Situations (SAE) are proposed each semester from L1 to L3.
• 140-hour internship completed during the third year of undergraduate studies

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Register at the University of Reunion Island (link: https://www.univ-reunion.fr/choisir-sa-formation/inscriptions/)

• Results in scientific subjects
• French level
• English level
• Average increases
• Method of working
• Oral communication skills
• Quality of expression
• Acquisition of the scientific approach
• Ability to commit
• Organizational ability

• Grades from 11th and 12th grade in Life and Earth Sciences, Physics and Chemistry, and Mathematics
• First-year grades and results of the preliminary exams
• English grades from 11th and 12th grade
• Overall average in the first and final years
• English oral exam grade – French oral exam grade (early assessment)
• English written exam grade – French preliminary exam written exam grade
• TPE exam grade
• Future Profile

Entry into the first year of university (L1): General Baccalaureate

Entry into L2:
automatic admission: L1 health sciences
Admission following the recommendation of the ad hoc committee: L1 Life Sciences, L1 Chemistry, BTS Medical Biology, CPGE Biology, BTS Dietetics and Nutrition, DUT Biological Engineering

Entry into L3:
automatic admission: L2 health sciences
Admission following the recommendation of the ad hoc committee: L2 Life Sciences, L2 Chemistry, BTS Medical Biology, CPGE Biology, BTS Dietetics and Nutrition, DUT Biological Engineering

Depending on the student's situation, applications to enter the first year of Bachelor's degree (L1) take place according to two specific procedures (the national platform Parcoursup, Études en France).

Admission to the second and third years takes place on the platform admission.univ-reunion.fr and on Studies in France for international students. For more information, you can consult the university's student services page: https://www.univ-reunion.fr/choisir-sa-formation/inscriptions/etudiants-en-reinscription/

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Students holding a baccalaureate degree with a scientific specialization

250 seats

The admission dates for the first year of the Bachelor's degree (L1) are set nationally each year and are available on the Parcoursup platform (link:  https://www.parcoursup.fr/ ).

For admission to the second and third years of the Bachelor's degree (L2 and L3), the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Re-enrolling students (link: https://www.univ-reunion.fr/choisir-sa-formation/inscriptions/etudiants-en-reinscription/ )

Based on the 2024-2025 results:

Overall success rate in L1 (including Health Access Licence): 31,9%.

Overall success rate in L2 (including Health Access Licence): 70,2%.

Overall success rate (including Health Access Licence): 88,2%.

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Engineering schools

• Civil service exams requiring a bachelor's degree
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