The Master of Science Degree System in Europe
A National Diploma
The Master of Science is a National Diploma. The state guarantees the validity of the level of knowledge acquired by the student.
To be awarded their M.Sc Degree, 120 ECTS credits must be obtained after the Bachelor of Science Degree by the students, over 4 semesters.
The programme
The programme includes:
Theory
Method
Practical work
Work/Research placements
Personal work, initiation to research, dissertation and thesis defence
International Validity
Recognition of M.Sc. Degrees emanating from official international university partnerships, is covered by the legislation of 11th May 2011 which states the rules and regulations to be respected.
For further information, in French:
Cf. le Bulletin officiel (BO) n°47 de décembre 2006 sur les modalités d'élaboration et de délivrance des diplômes dans le cadre du dispositif "LMD"
Reminder : In France
The 'Visa, procédure de reconnaissance' delivered by the French Ministry of Higher Education is the highest level of recognition granted to an educational establishment. This title gives National Diploma status to the qualification awarded.
Every six years the eligibility of the educational establishment is reviewed before extending validity of the Visa.
Registered with the RNCP (National Directory of Professional Certificates)a diploma with this official stamp of approval gives access to B.Sc, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Degree courses in France and abroad.
Partnerships with the most prestigious universities abroad can be negotiated thanks to this Visa.
Establishments with 'Visa, procédure de reconnaisance' status guarantee the quality of learning and skills of the students, thus attracting future employers.
In order to be eligible for the 'Visa' the establishment must first be officially agreed by the state. Requests must then be submitted to the Ministry of Higher Education for a Visa for each course.
Complement : Further information in French:
Le rôle du CNESER (Conseil national de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche)
Le rôle du CNESERAAV (Conseil national de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche agricole, agroalimentaire et vétérinaire)
Le site CIEP /centre ENIC-NARIC France est le centre français d'information sur la reconnaissance académique et professionnelle des diplômes
