ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The "Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-environment" program offers research-based training in the fields of plant sciences and microbiology. The program covers the study of plants and microorganisms at the molecular, cellular, and organism levels in interaction with their agro-environment.
The program draws on a network of laboratories that is unique in the world, conducting research on a wide range of topics within these broad disciplinary fields. The student's training project is developed at the beginning of the Master's program between the student, the teaching team, and a research team, allowing for the customization of a specialized course of study in plant sciences or microbiology.
Examples of teaching units:
- Mineral nutrition and plant adaptation to abiotic stresses
- Microbial ecology
- Roles of microorganisms in ecosystems
Course page: https://bioagro.edu.umontpellier.fr/plants-microbes-programme-idil/
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
Objectives
Students who graduate from this Master's program will have acquired advanced skills in a research topic related to plant sciences or their interactions in the agro-environment, leading to positions in fundamental research or research and development projects.
Program
The IDIL model:
The IDIL (Interdisciplinary In lab') graduate program at the University of Montpellier opened its doors in September 2022, with the aim of training students through and for research via educational innovation. The IDIL courses available are diverse and cover many disciplines, from bio-health to political science.
Taught entirely in English, IDIL courses offer students the opportunity to follow their courses through a unique structure based on four main aspects:
- Learning by doing. IDIL courses place a strong emphasis on learning by doing, including In-lab units (courses taking place 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 - Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-Environment
Bioinformatics: Data and Databases
2 creditsPlant pathology
4 creditsMicrobial ecology
3 creditsPlant development and adaptation
3 creditsEU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 13
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsMediterranean Aquatic Ecosystems
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
Personal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Cross-functional training units IDIL
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
M2 - IDIL - Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-Environment
Multidisciplinary team project
10 creditsExperimental approaches
2 creditsOPTION 2
12 creditsChoose 4 out of 8
Signaling school, dyna
3 creditsMineral nutrition: plant adaptation to abiotic stresses
3 creditsIntegrative approach for plant breeding
3 creditsRole of microorganisms in ecosystem functioning 2
3 creditsPlant ecophysiology
3 creditsSchool of agroecology and genomics applied to tropical plants
3 creditsPhytobiome School
3 creditsVirology
3 credits
Cross-functional units 2B IDIL
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNIT
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 14
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsOne health and eco-epidemiology
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
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.
Applications can be submitted on the following platforms:
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
To follow this course, students must have acquired a very good level of knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and genetics, on the one hand, and in plant physiology and microbiology, on the other, during their bachelor's degree. Knowledge of bioinformatics would be an advantage. A good command of scientific English is required. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary to follow this course.
And after
Continuing education
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.