IDIL - Applied ecological and evolutionary sciences

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    English

Presentation

Biological and ecological sciences are increasingly linked to mathematical sciences, in order to characterize complex interactions and processes between organisms and their environments, the analysis and processing of large databases, and so on. The IDIL Applied Sciences in Ecology and Evolution Master's degree aims to train students in the field of ecology and evolution, with a strong interface with mathematical sciences, statistics and numerical analysis.

This uncommon training will enable students to acquire solid, competitive skills in the ecological and evolutionary sciences. 

Examples of teaching units :

- Ecology
- Evolution
- Study of variability

 

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Program

- Learning by doing. IDIL programs place a strong emphasis on learning by doing, and include In-lab units as part of the curriculum, as well as a subsidized research internship in M1 and M2. The IDIL program opens the doors to around a hundred laboratories at the University of Montpellier, where students will be working in immersion.

- Customized curriculum. IDIL students can tailor their course to suit their career plans and interests by selecting their courses from three different teaching units: Non Core, In-lab and Transversal. Support is provided to ensure that the student's course of study corresponds to his or her chosen orientation.

- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non Core teaching unit, which is an introductory course to a discipline in another IDIL pathway. For example, a Comparative Politics and Public Policy student may take an introductory course in Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences. This arrangement gives students a unique profile, and is an effective way of developing interdisciplinary thinking, a major challenge in modern research.

- Mentoring. Throughout the IDIL program, students will be coached by a researcher from the Montpellier laboratories. The mentor's role is to prepare the student for the internship, teach theory through various workshops, and develop the student's professional network.

Find out more about the IDIL graduate program here: https: //idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/

 

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Select a program

M1 - IDIL - Applied ecological and evolutionary sciences

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  • Evolution

    4 credits
  • Ecology

    2 credits
  • Study of variability

    2 credits
  • UE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)

    2 credits
    • Your choice: 1 of 7

      • Defusing quantitative bullshit

        2 credits
      • Plant health 2.0: a global war

        2 credits
      • Challenges in chemistry for health and environment

        2 credits
      • Why democracy is hard?

        2 credits
      • Innovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers

        2 credits
      • Scientific openness to earth and water issues under global c

        2 credits
      • Sustainable management basics

        2 credits20h
  • Stochastic processes

    2 credits
  • Software development

    2 credits
  • Personal project: research project + English

    10 credits
    • Optional

      • Research Project

        8 credits
      • English

      • UE French as a foreign language

  • Transversal training units IDIL

    4 credits
  • In-Lab

    2 credits
  • Research Internship - Ecology

    30 credits

M2 - IDIL - Applied ecological and evolutionary sciences

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  • Bayesian Statistics

    2 credits
  • Populations, Randomness & Heterogeneity

    4 credits
  • Conservation biology (in-depth)

    2 credits
  • UE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)

    4 credits
    • Choice of: 2 of 7

      • Defusing quantitative bullshit

        2 credits
      • Plant health 2.0: a global war

        2 credits
      • Challenges in chemistry for health and environment

        2 credits
      • Why democracy is hard?

        2 credits
      • Innovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers

        2 credits
      • Scientific openness to earth and water issues under global c

        2 credits
      • Sustainable management basics

        2 credits20h
  • Multidisciplinary team project

    10 credits
  • Transversal units 2B IDIL

    4 credits
  • Spatial Data

    2 credits
  • Leraning machine

    2 credits
  • Research Internship - Ecology

    30 credits

Admission

Access conditions

- Bachelor's degree in the field of study
- Minimum level of English B2
- CV and covering letter
- 2 letters of support from a researcher and/or professor
- Estimated ranking in the student's class
- Explanatory transcript of grades

 

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How to register

To begin with, please contact the head of the Master's program you are interested in, to find out about the level expected and the type of teaching on offer.

French & European students :

International students from outside the EU: follow the "Études en France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html

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Tuition fees

Scholarships available
- Bonus internships for all in M1 & M2
- For international students | A 4-month IDIL scholarship is available in M1 & M2 (600€/month)
- For international students | The IDIL program reimburses your travel costs to study in Montpellier (up to 600€)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to facilitate the integration of international students.

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Necessary prerequisites

This selective interdisciplinary course is open to students with a bachelor's degree in ecology/evolution and/or mathematics. However, students must have a very strong interest in biology/ecology AND mathematics.

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And then

Bridges and reorientation

Doctoral Pursuit
The IDIL courses are conducive to pursuing a doctorate.

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Professional integration

Although IDIL courses are research-oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience throughout their duration, which can be used in any professional environment. How to work as part of a team, how to manage a project, how to use data are just some of the softskills taught during this program.

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