ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The biological and ecological sciences are increasingly linked to the 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 Master IDIL - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution 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
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/
Select a program
M1 - IDIL - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
Evolution
4 creditsEcology
2 creditsStudy of variability
2 creditsUE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
2 creditsYour choice: 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 - Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
Bayesian Statistics
2 creditsPopulations, Randomness & Heterogeneity
4 creditsConservation biology (in-depth)
2 creditsUE NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoice of: 2 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 creditsMachine Learning
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
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 :
- For M1, follow the "My Master" procedure on 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 "Études en France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
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.
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.
And then
Bridges and reorientation
Doctoral Pursuit
The IDIL courses are conducive to pursuing a doctorate.
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.