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, analyze and process large databases, etc. The IDIL - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution Master's program aims to train its students in the field of ecology and evolution, with a strong interface with mathematical sciences, statistics, and numerical analysis.
This unique program will enable students to acquire solid, competitive skills in the field of ecology and evolutionary science.
Examples of teaching units:
- Ecology
- Evolution
- Study of variability
The advantages of the training program
- Paid internships in M1 and M2
- Courses in English and an international environment
- Customizable courses
- Support from a mentor and tutor
Program
- Learning by doing. IDIL programs place a strong emphasis on learning by doing, including In-lab units (courses held in a laboratory) and a subsidized research internship in M1 and M2. The IDIL program opens the doors to around 100 laboratories at the University of Montpellier, where students will be immersed in their work.
- Customization of the curriculum. IDIL students have the opportunity to tailor their course of study to their career plans and interests by selecting courses from three different teaching units: Non Core, In-lab, and Transversales. Support will be offered to ensure that the student's curriculum corresponds to their chosen field of study.
- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non-Core teaching unit, which is an introductory course to a discipline from another IDIL program. For example, a student in Comparative Politics and Public Policy can take an introductory course in Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences. This system allows students to develop a unique profile and is an effective way to develop interdisciplinary thinking, a major challenge in modern research.
- Support from a mentor. Throughout their IDIL program, students will be coached by a researcher from Montpellier's laboratories. The mentor will help prepare students for their internships, teach theory through various workshops, and help students develop their professional network.
More information about the IDIL graduate program can be found here: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
Select a program
M1 - IDIL - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
Research Internship - Ecology
30 credits
Cross-functional training units IDIL
4 creditsAnalytical and numerical methods in Ecology & Evolution
2 creditsStudy of variability
2 creditsEcology
2 creditsOPTION 1 S1 M1 QEE IDIL
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 14
Plant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsOne health and eco-epidemiology
2 creditsWho's afraid of AI?
2 creditsFundamentals of sustainable management
2 credits20hWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsThe Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsDefusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsExplore, understand, and learn
Evolution
4 creditsStochastic processes
2 creditsIn-Lab
2 creditsPersonal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
M2 - IDIL - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
Bayesian Statistics
2 creditsPopulations, Randomness & Heterogeneity
4 creditsConservation Biology (Advanced)
2 creditsEU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 12
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsFundamentals of sustainable management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsWho's afraid of AI?
2 credits
Multidisciplinary team project
10 creditsCross-functional units 2B IDIL
Spatial Data
2 creditsMachine Learning
2 creditsEco-evolutionary dynamics
2 credits
Research Internship - Ecology
30 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
• 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
• Estimated ranking of the student in their class
• Explanatory transcript
Registration procedures
First, please contact the program director for the Master's degree you are interested in to obtain information about the expected level and type of instruction offered.
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the "My Master's Degree" procedure on the website: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2 students, applicants must submit their application via the e-candidat application: https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Études en France" procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Tuition fees
Scholarships available
- Paid internships for all M1 & M2 students
- For international students | A 4-month IDIL scholarship is available for M1 & M2 students (€600/month)
- For international students | The IDIL program reimburses your travel expenses 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.
Mandatory prerequisites
This selective interdisciplinary program is open to students with a bachelor's degree in ecology/evolution and/or mathematics. However, students must demonstrate a strong interest in biology/ecology AND mathematics.
And after
Gateways and reorientation
Doctoral studies
IDIL programs are conducive to pursuing doctoral studies.
Professional integration
Although IDIL courses are research-oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience throughout their duration that can be used in any professional environment. How to work in a team, how to lead a project, and how to use data are all soft skills taught during this program.