Master's students' portraits - Karel Turquier

Meet our Master's students - Karel Turquier

Karel Turquier, a French student with a Bachelor's degree in Life and Earth Sciences from the University of Picardie Jules Verne (Amiens), joined the M1 in Integrative Biology and Physiology – Plant Sciences at the Paris-Saclay University, for which he was awarded an SPS scholarship.

Portrait Karel

"I chose this Master's program because the courses offered, along with the high-level scientific environment, are essential for preparing me for my future career. My goal is to pursue a PhD in phytopathology, a field I am deeply interested in.

I find it innovative that many courses do not simply rely on pure memorization, but primarily encourage reflection, effectively preparing us for research.

I particularly appreciate the international environment of this Master's program because it allows me to develop the ability to communicate with people from different cultures, an essential skill for researchers.

In addition, courses taught in English allows us to strengthen our skills in this language.

For 2026-2027, I would like to join the M2 - Research in Plant Sciences as it is focused on research and aligns perfectly with my goal of pursuing a PhD."