ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Overview
The “Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-environment” program offers research-based training in the fields of plant sciences and microbiology. The program focuses on the study of plants and microorganisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels as they interact 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 academic plan is developed at the beginning of the master’s program in collaboration with the student, the faculty, and a research team, allowing for a personalized track specializing in plant sciences or microbiology.
Examples of course units:
- Mineral nutrition and plant adaptation to abiotic stresses
- Microbial ecology
- Roles of microorganisms in ecosystems
Route page: https://bioagro.edu.umontpellier.fr/plants-microbes-programme-idil/
The Benefits of the Training Program
- Paid internships in the M1 and M2 programs
- Courses in English and the international environment
- Customizable study tracks
- Support from a mentor and a tutor
Objectives
Graduates of this master’s program will have acquired advanced expertise in a research topic related to plant sciences or plant interactions in the agro-environment, leading to opportunities to lead basic research or research and development projects.
Program
The IDIL Model:
The IDIL (Interdisciplinary In lab') graduate program at the University of Montpellier launched in September 2022, with the goal of training students through and for research via educational innovation. The IDIL tracks available are diverse and cover numerous disciplines, ranging from bio-health to political science.
Taught entirely in English, the IDIL tracks offer students the opportunity to pursue their studies through a unique structure based on four main aspects:
- Learning by doing. The IDIL programs place a strong emphasis on learning by doing by incorporating “In-lab units” (courses held in a laboratory) into their curricula, as well as a funded research internship during the M1 and M2 years. The IDIL program provides access to approximately 100 laboratories at the University of Montpellier, where students will engage in immersive research work.
- Customized curriculum. IDIL students can tailor their academic path to their career goals and interests by selecting courses from three different instructional units: Non-Core, In-Lab, and Cross-Disciplinary. Academic advising will be provided to ensure that each student’s curriculum aligns with their chosen field of study.
- Introduction to a new discipline. All IDIL students must choose a Non-Core course, which is an introductory course in a discipline from another IDIL track. For example, a student in Comparative Politics and Public Policy may take an introductory course in the Applied Ecological and Evolutionary Sciences track. This program allows students to develop a unique academic profile and is an effective way to foster interdisciplinary thinking, a key challenge in modern research.
- Mentoring. Throughout their IDIL program, students will be mentored by a researcher from one of Montpellier’s laboratories. The mentor is responsible for helping students prepare for their internships, teaching theory through various workshops, and helping students build their professional networks.
For more information on the IDIL graduate program, click 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 (ELECTIVE)
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 13
Defusing Quantitative Nonsense
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in a Global Context
2 creditsMediterranean Aquatic Ecosystems
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the 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
IDIL Cross-Functional Training Units
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
Signal School, Dyna
3 creditsMineral Nutrition: Plant Adaptation to Abiotic Stressors
3 creditsAn Integrative Approach to Plant Breeding
3 creditsThe Role 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
Transversal 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 and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in a Global Context
2 creditsOne Health and Eco-Epidemiology
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the 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 following fields
• Minimum English proficiency level: B2
• Resume and cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
• Estimated ranking of the student within their graduating class
• Detailed transcript
Registration Procedures
First, please contact the program director of the master’s program you are interested in to obtain information about the expected academic level and the type of instruction offered.
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students:
- For the M1 program, follow the “My Master’s” procedure on the website: https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal: 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
Available scholarships
- 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 study in Montpellier (up to 600€)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to help international students integrate.
Mandatory Prerequisites
To pursue this program, students must have acquired, during their Bachelor’s degree, a very strong foundation in molecular and cellular biology and genetics, on the one hand, and in plant physiology and microbiology, on the other. Knowledge of bioinformatics is preferred. A strong command of scientific English is required. The ability to work independently and as part of a team is necessary to succeed in this program.
And then
Continuing Education
Pursuing a Ph.D.
The IDIL programs are well-suited for students wishing to pursue a Ph.D.
Employment Placement
Although IDIL programs are research-oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience throughout the program that can be applied in any professional setting. How to work as part of a team, how to lead a project, and how to use data are all soft skills taught during this program.