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 the complex interactions and processes between organisms and their environments, the analysis and processing of large databases, etc. The Master IDIL Applied Sciences in Ecology and Evolution aims to train its students in the field of ecology and evolution, with a strong interface with mathematical sciences, statistics and numerical analysis.
This uncommon training will provide students with strong, competitive skills in the ecological and evolutionary sciences.
Examples of teaching units:
- Ecology
- Evolution
- Study of variability
Program
- Learning by doing. The IDIL programs place a strong emphasis on learning by doing by including in-lab units (courses held in a laboratory) as well as a subsidized research internship in M1 and M2. The IDIL program opens the doors to a hundred or so laboratories at the University of Montpellier, in which students will work in immersion.
- Customization of the curriculum. IDIL students have the possibility to compose their course according to their professional project and interests by selecting their courses through three different teaching units: Non Core, In-lab and Transversal. Support will be offered to ensure that the student's curriculum corresponds to his or her choice of orientation.
- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non-Core course, which is an introductory course to a discipline in another IDIL track. For example, a Comparative Politics and Public Policy student may take an introductory course from the Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences track. This arrangement allows students to have a unique profile, and is an effective way to develop interdisciplinary thinking, a major issue in modern research.
- Coaching by a mentor. Throughout the IDIL program, the student will be coached by a researcher from the Montpellier laboratories. The mentor will prepare the student for the internship, teach the theory through various workshops, and develop the student's professional network.
More information on the IDIL graduate program here: https: //idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
Select a program
M1 - IDIL - Applied ecological and evolutionary sciences
Evolution
4 creditsEcology
2 creditsStudy of variability
2 creditsUE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
2 creditsChoice of 1 of 7
Defusing quantitative bullshit
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and environment
2 creditsWhy democracy is hard?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsSustainable management basics
2 credits20h
Stochastic processes
2 creditsSoftware development
2 creditsPersonal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Transversal training units IDIL
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
Research Internship - Ecology
30 credits
M2 - IDIL - Applied ecological and evolutionary sciences
Bayesian Statistics
2 creditsPopulations, Randomness & Heterogeneity
4 creditsConservation biology (in-depth)
2 creditsUE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoice of 2 out of 7
Defusing quantitative bullshit
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and environment
2 creditsWhy democracy is hard?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsSustainable management basics
2 credits20h
Multidisciplinary team project
10 creditsTransversal units 2B IDIL
4 creditsSpatial Data
2 creditsLeraning Machine
2 credits
Research Internship - Ecology
30 credits
Admission
Conditions of access
- Bachelor's degree in the field of study
- Minimum English level B2
- CV and cover letter
- 2 letters of support from a researcher and/or professor
- Estimate of the student's ranking in his/her class
- Explanatory transcript
How to register
First of all, please contact the person in charge of the Master's program you are interested in, in order to get information about the expected level and the type of teaching offered.
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the procedure " My Master " from the website : https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2, students must submit their application via the e-candidat application: https: //candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Studies in France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Tuition fees
Scholarships available
- Free 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 transportation costs to come and study in Montpellier (up to 600€)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to facilitate the integration of international students.
Necessary pre-requisites
This selective interdisciplinary program 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.
And then
Bridges and reorientation
Pursuit of a doctorate
The IDIL courses are conducive to the pursuit of a doctorate.
Professional integration
Although IDIL courses are research oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience that can be used in any professional environment. How to work in a team, how to conduct a project, how to use data are all softskills taught during this program.