An Engineering School Dedicated to Life Sciences Careers
Founded in 1952 at the initiative of industrial leaders from the Lyon region, the School of Practical Biochemistry became ESTBB in 1971 and was officially recognised by the French State in 1988. Initially, it trained laboratory technicians.
Today, ESTBB offers career-oriented programmes aligned with the needs of industries and laboratories in the fields of biology, biotechnology, and healthcare, thanks to its highly active professional network. More than 70 years after its creation, ESTBB was accredited as an Engineering School in Biotechnology by the CTI (French Engineering Accreditation Commission).
ESTBB is located on the Saint-Paul campus of UCLy in Lyon and on the Alpes Europe campus in Annecy.
Programmes Offered by ESTBB
ESTBB programmes are designed for students, apprentices, professionals, and independent learners.
The Engineering Degree in Biotechnology and ESTBB Master-level programmes rely on UCLy’s Research Unit, particularly its research group Biotechnologies, Health and Ethics.
ESTBB Engineering School offers three post-secondary programmes:
- Bachelor Assistant Engineer in Biology-Biochemistry-Biotechnologies (Bachelor’s degree – 3 years)
- Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences | Biology & Humanities (3 years) in a standard pathway or with a health studies access track (L.AS)
- Engineering Degree in Biotechnology – CTI-accredited degree (Master’s level – 5 years)
Key Figures
Partnerships
- CNAM Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- ESDES
- IAE Lyon School of Management