The first year of the Master’s in Process and Bioprocess Engineering (M1 GPBP) serves as the entry point for two pathways: Food Engineering (GA) and Physico-Chemical Process Engineering (GPP). Only the first semester is shared, while the second semester is entirely separate for each pathway.
Candidates should note that, during the selection process, applications are reviewed separately for each pathway.
Recruitment 2023:
As the “Mon Master 2023” platform does not allow this choice, please make sure to clearly indicate in your motivation letter the pathway you wish to apply for, or specify the order of preference between the two pathways.
If you have already submitted your application and your choice is not clear, we will contact you to clarify.
The following describes the M1 GPBP. For information on the M1–M2 Food Engineering (GA) pathway, please refer to the description of the M2 Food Engineering.
This pathway (M1 GPBP, GPP) is designed for students with a Bachelor’s degree in Process Engineering or an equivalent qualification. The programme is primarily supported by the expertise and teaching staff of one of the University of Lyon 1’s research laboratories: the Laboratory of Automatic Control and Process Engineering (LAGEPP, UMR 5007).
The pathway is structured around research activities in process engineering at the Lyon site, covering areas such as polymerisation engineering, catalytic and particulate process engineering, environmental processes, pharmaceutical processes, solid processing and treatment, and process modelling and control.
The programme offers students dual expertise in Process Engineering and Industrial Automation — a highly valuable combination for addressing control and automation constraints early in the design of new processes and in the optimisation of existing ones.
The pathway includes a compulsory final internship of five to six months, undertaken either in industry or in a research environment, within a public laboratory (University, CNRS, CEA, IFP, etc.) or an industrial R&D department.
Graduates of this programme may pursue, among others, the following professions:
R&D Analyst or Project Manager
Responsible for selecting and monitoring quantitative or qualitative data within their field for management, user departments or clients. Interprets and implements information and statistical indicators. Assesses situations, performs diagnostics, identifies trends, and develops forecasts as part of specific studies and analyses. May also recommend strategic decisions or provide decision-support tools. Can lead and coordinate a team of collaborators.
Production or Testing Management Engineer
Studies, develops, defines, and optimises manufacturing methods and production management. Plans and organises production across different units based on orders and delivery deadlines. Designs and implements optimal working conditions and oversees operations. Manages material and product flows, contributes to the evolution of production equipment, and leads teams of technicians or engineers. May specialise in methods or scheduling and can also initiate production operations.
Research and Development Engineer
Designs, defines, and carries out research and development work on new products or processes in an industrial context, as well as improvements to existing ones. Conducts applied research, studies, testing, analyses, and implementation of innovations. Typically specialised in large companies and more versatile in SMEs. Leads teams of technicians or engineers and may also negotiate and manage the department’s budget.
Production Engineer
Participates in setting production objectives (cost, quality, quantity, deadlines). Organises, implements, optimises, and monitors manufacturing processes to meet these objectives. Contributes to developing production systems and improving products and processes. Responsibilities vary according to company size, location, production scale, product range, organisational structure, and degree of automation. Leads teams of operators, technicians, or engineers and manages the department’s budget, sometimes overseeing an entire production unit.
Maintenance Engineer
Ensures that equipment, machinery, infrastructure, and buildings are properly maintained. Defines and optimises strategies to maintain or improve production system performance in terms of cost efficiency and machine utilisation rates. Contributes to investment projects for new production equipment. Leads teams of technicians or engineers. Typically versatile within an in-house maintenance department and more specialised when working for a service provider. May also negotiate and manage the department’s budget.
Project or Business Engineer
Assesses the feasibility of industrial project contracts (e.g., capital goods) tailored to each client. In companies specialising in project implementation, defines and negotiates contract terms according to client requirements. Manages projects by optimising cost, time, and quality, and coordinates their execution (design, manufacturing, commissioning). May also contribute directly to project design work. Leads teams of technicians or engineers, explores new market opportunities, and may also provide after-sales support.
PhD Studies
Graduates of the Master’s in Process and Bioprocess Engineering (GEGP) may naturally continue their studies with a doctoral thesis. In the Lyon region, several research laboratories provide opportunities for such work. After completing a PhD, graduates find employment in public research (university teaching, CNRS, etc.) or in the private industrial sector.
Teaching Careers
Graduates may also pursue teaching professions after passing national competitive examinations such as CAPES, CAPET, or Agrégation, typically through teacher training institutions (INSPE) and/or the École Normale Supérieure (ENS).
