ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French, English
Presentation
At the M1 level, a compulsory common base of knowledge allows the acquisition and consolidation of fundamental knowledge in genetics, genomics, cell and developmental biology. From this first year, an orientation towards a reinforcement of the knowledge in genetics is proposed by the possibility of choosing 3 UEs of genetics. It should be noted that the teaching in M1 is transversal since many UEs are common to different courses of the Biology-Health Master. This organization thus makes it possible to develop a personalized course of choice: molecular bases of hereditary diseases, signaling, structural biochemistry, biostatistics, physiopathology or R programming.
At the M2 level, the teaching is very directly associated with research laboratories. A compulsory elective course is completed by a thematic course.
This organization allows for a cross-disciplinary approach to training and an opening to the international scene.
Within the thematic framework, a workshop in Epigenetics is organized. This workshop offers the opportunity to bring together internationally renowned scientists and clinicians working on current topics in the field of genetics and epigenetics (evolutionary program). The objective of this workshop is twofold: to provide advanced training in the various fields of genetic research while giving the opportunity for an exchange between students and professionals on the development of their careers.
During the course, lectures are coupled with invited seminars given by researchers who have participated in major advances in the field.
These teaching sessions are then deepened through article analysis, methodological discussions and round tables with specialized researchers. Each student thus benefits from personalized supervision that gives him or her the opportunity for direct exchange with professionals. One day is also dedicated to the professional future.
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Each year, students will take theoretical and practical courses (internships). The program includes:
- 3 required core courses (15 credits), shared with the other specializations of the BioHealth Master's program:
- 3 courses (15 credits) to be chosen among optional courses
- A 5-credit English course
- Internships and personal research projects.
The aim of the first year (M1) of this specialization is to consolidate and acquire new fundamental knowledge in Genetics, Genomics, Cell and Developmental Biology. Building on three required common core courses, students will choose additional courses for 15 credits to create their own personalized curriculum. Optional courses cover various topics such as the Molecular Basis of Diseases, Cell Signaling, Structural Biology, Statistics, Physiopathology, or R programming.
During the second year (M2), a series of advanced courses exploring major topics in Genetics, Epigenetics, Cell and Developmental Biology will be taught by scientific and medical researchers from various research institutes and hospitals in Montpellier, as well as by selected international guest speakers.
In this context, a workshop in Epigenetics is organized every year with leaders in the field. The goal is to introduce various aspects of epigenetic research with a highly interactive approach. We also dedicate time to discuss critical issues linked to ethics in science and to the choice of both academic and private sector career paths.
During both years, students will be trained to analyze research articles and to discuss methodology, working with an academic advisor.
The second semester of each year will be largely devoted to internships in research laboratories. Thus, students will have the opportunity to select among research internship projects at one of the many local Institutes in Montpellier or elsewhere in France, or abroad.
Objectives
The objective of the "EpiGenBIo" program is to train students from scientific and medical backgrounds in basic research and its possible applications in the fields of medical genetics, biotherapies or even carcinogenesis.
This is a training program in multidisciplinary approaches to life sciences. Integrated courses in genetics, epigenetics, functional genomics, cell biology, biochemistry, and the acquisition of statistical tools are provided in order to understand the major questions of biology such as the regulation of genome expression and cellular communication at the level of the cell and the entire organism by integrating structural, functional and evolutionary aspects.
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This is a multidisciplinary program in biological health sciences that aims to encompass at both molecular and cellular levels the regulation of gene expression that controls cell fate during development in normal and pathological contexts.
The main objective of this Master's program is to train students from both scientific and medical backgrounds for fundamental research in an academic environment, as well as for possible applications in the fields of medical genetics, biotherapy or cancerology.
Know-how and skills
- Analysis and bibliographic synthesis
- Oral and written presentation of scientific results in English
- Conduct a research project independently through the stages of design, experimentation and interpretation using the latest tools in the field
- Adopt an ethical behaviour
- Adopt a methodology specific to basic and/or medical research
- Acquisition of transdisciplinarity
- Teamwork in compliance with standards
Organization
Program
Select a program
M1 - Epigenetics, Genetics and Cell Biology (EpiGenBio)
CHOICE 1
15 creditsChoice of 3 out of 3
Statistics applied to biology
5 creditsStructural Biology
5 creditsCellular communications and signalling
5 credits
Functional genomics
5 creditsCellular biology
5 creditsDevelopmental genetics
5 credits
English_FDS
5 creditsInternship_FDS
15 creditsCHOICE 3
5 creditsYour choice: 1 of 4
Long internship or abroad
5 creditsCell culture
5 creditsPractical analysis of genomic data in R
5 creditsMedical genetics and genetic counseling
5 credits
TER_FDS
5 credits
M2 - Epigenetics, Genetics and Cell Biology (EpiGenBio)
Cell Fate & Plasticity
5 creditsTER_FDS_S3
5 creditsCHOICE 1
10 creditsChoice of 2 out of 5
Developmental Biology, Stem Cells and Biotherapy
5 creditsWorkshop in Epigenetics
5 credits
Fictitious research project_FDS
10 creditsInternship_FDS
20 credits
Admission
Conditions of access
Applications are made on the following platforms:
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
Target audience
Students with a scientific background or in the health professions.
Necessary pre-requisites
Students must have a basic knowledge of genetics, cell and molecular biology.
Students should have strong basic knowledge in Genetics, Cell and Molecular Biology.
Recommended prerequisites
Basics in Epigenetics - Knowledge in Epigenetics
Functional Genomics - Génomique fonctionnelle
Biologie du développement - Developmental biology
Biostatistics or Bioinformatics
And then
Further studies
- Doctorate
- Master's degree to acquire a double competence (example: bioinformatics, clinical research, therapeutic trials, MBA management...).
- Gateway to medical training
Professional integration
- Doctoral student
- Study or research engineer in Biology
- Clinical Research Associate