France’s leading circular economy program can be found in Toulouse. BioEco is at the heart of the region’s world-class research hub and offers a holistic circular economy course for students seeking to further their knowledge of this crucial field.

An understanding of the circular economy underpins the global ambition for increased sustainability in order to counter the damaging impacts of climate change. There is a need for the next generation of academics and researchers with the ability to practically apply their learnings to emerge – indeed, there is a significant demand for such graduates in both public and private sector jobs markets globally.

This circular economy master’s course is delivered in Toulouse, with one semester spent at a partner university abroad. The BioTechEco master’s degree is a unique proposition. This multidisciplinary course focuses on a range of subjects that fall under the umbrella principal of the circular economic model. The breadth of learning ensures BioTechEco graduates have a detailed (and practical) comprehension of biotechnology, bioeconomics – and crucially, a grasp of the social and ethical discussions around these subjects, which is vital in the modern-day workplace or research laboratory. The circular economy cannot be studied in isolation. It is the sum of its parts and thus, the BioTechEco reflects this.

Teaching is delivered by internationally renowned staff, all of whom have come from the top-ranked 300 academic institutions in the world (according to the NTU and ARWU rankings). What’s more, BioEco’s partnerships with the likes of INSA Toulouse, Toulouse INP, and IMT Mines, means students can benefit from genuine specialists in particular subjects due to the wealth of teaching talent in this region of France.

The Toulouse region is more than an academic hub. The city is considered to be Toulouse’s premier university town, with a vibrant international student scene. BioEco ensures that all students are able to settle quickly in the city through access to the Toul’Box – a service which provides a wide-range package of practical support and solutions for new residents such as airport pickup and accommodation assistance.

Circular economy courses for future change-makers

hile some circular economy courses are largely theoretical in nature, the BioTechEco offers a diverse learning experience. The course is split into four semesters over a two-year period. While regular classroom sessions are naturally vital to ensure sufficient opportunity for the rigorous study that the course necessitates, BioEco prides itself as an institution with a strong focus on the practical application of learning.

Students spend a significant amount of time in cutting-edge partner research laboratories in order to gain first-hand experience of these environments and gain the skills required to take their studies further on completion of the course. Furthermore, one semester is spent with one of BioEco’s many international partner universities, giving course participants the opportunity to broaden their horizons – both academically and culturally (something particularly appropriate to gain a truly global picture of the circular economy).

The final semester of the BioTechEco course involves six months spent working in an industrial company or laboratory research team. For potential employers, this is a hugely desirable element of this circular economy master’s, since it ensures that graduates are able to “hit the ground running” when joining the workforce.

Despite its relative newness, BioEco has quickly established itself as a leading circular economy university and is already listed in the ShanghaiRanking of the top 200 global institutions.

For further information about BioEco or the BioTechEco course, do not hesitate to get in touch.