Training Structure
College of Sciences
Overview
This SCV program is designed for students who wish to acquire a solid foundation in biological chemistry. This program prepares students to pursue research or professional master’s degrees in the fields of biomolecules and health, as well as in the fields of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetics, at chemical engineering schools.
Program available through Accès Santé (L.AS).
Between 75 and 85 percent
Success Rate
Objectives
The main objective is to provide students with a solid foundation in the scientific disciplines of chemistry so that they have sufficient knowledge to pursue a master’s degree or enter the workforce and be able to adapt to changes in the field of chemistry.
The SCV track in the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program offers a general education curriculum designed to provide students with a foundation in chemistry by the fifth semester, with a gradual specialization in the sixth semester in the field of biochemistry. It enables students to acquire a solid theoretical and experimental foundation in chemistry, including general, inorganic, organic, macromolecular, spectroscopic, and analytical chemistry.
Expertise and Skills
Through numerous theoretical and practical courses in chemistry, as well as a focus on the intersection of chemistry and biology (3 course units in Semester 6) combined with course units in analysis and identification applied to this field (4 course units), the Biological Chemistry track also provides an introduction to research through English language practice (1 course unit) and supervised projects (1 course unit).
General Scientific Skills: - Master basic laboratory experimentation techniques. - Be able to develop an experimental strategy to address a chemical problem. - Know how to use and adapt data analysis and processing tools in various fields of chemistry. - Be able to apply research tools in chemistry, including modeling and statistical tools. - Be able to read and critically evaluate scientific texts in English. - Be able to search for, collect, and verify information (bibliographic research related to a scientific topic).
Transversal Skills: - Ability to organize one’s work based on an experimental protocol. - Ability to adopt a multidisciplinary approach (interdisciplinary work with biology, physics, etc.) - Proficiency in written and oral presentations and reports (supervised projects and lab work) - Ability to work in pairs or as part of a team (supervised projects and lab work) - Understanding of written and spoken English. - Proficiency in basic computer skills.
Organization
Program
The S5 is highly interdisciplinary within the chemistry bachelor’s program; the S6 is specific to the SCV track and offers two tracks depending on the students’ desired future career paths.
The Biomolecules track, covering polyfunctional natural compounds and structural chemistry and biochemistry.
The Cosmetics, Aromas, and Fragrances track, featuring a dedicated course unit and a course unit in Chemical Engineering.
Thermodynamics: Microscopic and Macroscopic Aspects
4 creditsMRI Part 1
2 creditsMass Spectrometry, Part 1
2 creditsCoordination Chemistry: Symmetry and Reactivity
4 creditsFunctional Organic Reactivity, Part 1
2 creditsExperimental Chemistry
6 creditsOrganic Chemistry
4 creditsEnglish S5
2 creditsMacromolecular Chemistry
4 credits
NMR Part 2
2 creditsMentored Projects
6 creditsFunctional Organic Reactivity, Part 2
4 creditsMass Spectrometry, Part 2
2 creditsSynthesis Strategy
6 creditsEU CHOICE
10 creditsChoose one of the following two options:
S6L3SCVCHOIX1
10 creditsMultifunctional Natural Compounds
6 creditsStructural Chemistry and Biochemistry
4 credits
S6L3SCVCHOIX2
10 creditsCosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances
6 creditsChemical Engineering
4 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
Target audience*:
- Students in the second year of the Chemistry program in the Faculty of Sciences, as well as students from other faculties who are interested in the available tracks and pursuing master’s degrees.
- Students who hold a DUT and have received a very favorable recommendation to continue their studies may also be recruited through the e-candidat platform.
- Students who hold a professional bachelor's degree and wish to return to a general degree program to pursue a master's degree (e-candidat platform)
- Prospective students in the Bachelor of University Technology (BUT) program, whose applications will also be reviewed by the faculty for possible admission.
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
- French and European students: Follow the application process on the University of Montpellier 's e-candidat portal:
- International students from outside the EU: Follow the “ Études en France” procedure
Mandatory Prerequisites
Organic Chemistry and Fundamentals of Structural Identification (Analysis)
Recommended Prerequisites
Concepts in Biochemistry and Biology
And then
Continuing Education
Master's programs in Research and Professional Studies in Biomolecular Chemistry and Cosmetic, Flavor, and Fragrance Engineering (ICAP) offered by the Chemistry Department at the University of Montpellier, as well as the Master's in Agroscience Biology and the Master's in Biology and Health from the BioMV Department
Master's degrees in Health Engineering, or master's degrees from other universities.
Admission to prestigious universities (engineering schools, etc.) based on test scores
Continuing Your Education Abroad
Possible
Transition Programs and Reorientation
Toward Pro Licenses.
Pathways to the pharmaceutical industry, master’s programs in Health Engineering, as well as a master’s in Agricultural Sciences and Biology (IBioNTec track)
Employment Placement
In the chemical industry (pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, food and agriculture, cosmetics, environmental, quality control, processes, health and safety, etc.)—chemical technician or assistant engineer (analysis, production, quality control, manufacturing, maintenance)—technicians or assistant engineers—flavorist, formulator—technical sales representative
The top students in the SCV program may be admitted based on their application to a chemical engineering school or a school specializing in the interface between chemistry and biology (ENSCM, ENSCL, ENSCBP, etc.)…