Peer-reviewedCC BY-NCAdvances in Physiology Education
Project-based learning to promote multidisciplinary integration and transferable skills in undergraduate biology students
Abstract
How can we break down disciplinary silos in biology? This study presents a project-based learning model implemented over 3 yr with 675 students. By exploring concrete and authentic research topics, students combine multidisciplinary investigation with the development of key transferable skills including teamwork, scientific communication, and autonomy. A practical guide to transforming biology education and better preparing future physiologists for interdisciplinary challenges.
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BibTeX
@article{labrousse2026projectbased,
title = {{Project-based learning to promote multidisciplinary integration and transferable skills in undergraduate biology students}},
author = {Arnaud Labrousse and Charlène Martin and Elisa Soual and Olivier Joffre and Jenny Paupert and Valérie Pacquit and Estelle Espinos and Denis Hudrisier and Cécile Malnou and Bénédicte Buffin-Meyer},
journal = {Advances in Physiology Education},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.1152/advan.00112.2026},
url = {https://hal.science/hal-05834564v1},
note = {CC BY-NC},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Project-based learning to promote multidisciplinary integration and transferable skills in undergraduate biology students
AU - Arnaud Labrousse
AU - Charlène Martin
AU - Elisa Soual
AU - Olivier Joffre
AU - Jenny Paupert
AU - Valérie Pacquit
AU - Estelle Espinos
AU - Denis Hudrisier
AU - Cécile Malnou
AU - Bénédicte Buffin-Meyer
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/30
JO - Advances in Physiology Education
DO - 10.1152/advan.00112.2026
UR - https://hal.science/hal-05834564v1
AB - How can we break down disciplinary silos in biology? This study presents a project-based learning model implemented over 3 yr with 675 students. By exploring concrete and authentic research topics, students combine multidisciplinary investigation with the development of key transferable skills including teamwork, scientific communication, and autonomy. A practical guide to transforming biology education and better preparing future physiologists for interdisciplinary challenges.
SN - 1043-4046
SN - 1522-1229
ER -