ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Science, Montpellier Management, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Law and Political Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The interdisciplinary, multi-scale research used in modern bio-health requires those working in the field to be trained in a wide range of disciplines. In this sense, the "Sciences for Human Health (SH2)" program offers a new training curriculum within a higher education institution for young scientists, ranging from master's to doctoral degrees, while bringing together people from different backgrounds.
Based on this observation, the program (SH2) implements a dual degree program in medicine and biology, in order to train future leaders, scientists, and healthcare professionals in the field of Bio-Health. The program provides students with a solid foundation in key disciplines and creates close links between education and research.
This training program is intended for students from science and technology backgrounds who work closely with the healthcare sector (doctors, pharmacists, dentists).
Examples of teaching units:
- Cell biology
- Functional genomics
- Current research in immunology
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
The "Sciences for Human Health (SH2)" program combines advanced teaching and cutting-edge research to develop innovative thinking among students and raise their awareness of the impact of the environment on human health. The research program is in line with MUSE's ambition to support excellence in fundamental and clinical research in the field of bio-health. It offers multidisciplinary and integrative research, from genetics to molecular and experimental medicine, in order to develop quantitative biology and new therapeutic and diagnostic strategies for human health. This master's program prepares students for the quantitative and personalized medicine of tomorrow.
International training
Internationally oriented trainingProgram
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/
Program
MASTER 1
Teaching units: 20 ECTS
- Core units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-core unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- In-lab units: Workshops and practical cases in the laboratory to acquire specific skills or techniques over a few days.
- Cross-disciplinary units: Methodological and professional training.
Personal Project: 10 ECTS
Development of a personal project related to research, preparation for a research internship.
Research internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
MASTER 2
Teaching units: 20 ECTS
- Core units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- Cross-disciplinary Units: Methodological and professional training.
Multidisciplinary Team Project: 10 ECTS
Interdisciplinary project led by students from different IDIL backgrounds
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
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 "Studying in France" procedure: https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Target audience
This training program is intended for students from science and technology backgrounds who work closely with the healthcare sector (doctors, pharmacists, dentists).
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
The student must be motivated by fundamental research and hold a bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, with a specialization in one of the following seven fields: Cancer Biology, Therapeutic Engineering and Bio-production in Health Biotechnology, Epigenetics, Genetics and Cell Biology (EpiGenBio), Infection Biology, Experimental and Regenerative Medicine (MER), Neurosciences, Quantitative Biology (qBio).
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.