ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French, English
Presentation
This training addresses the major physio-pathological functions of the nervous system. It focuses on fundamental aspects of neurobiology and neurophysiology, and addresses molecular, cellular and integrated aspects of neuronal communication and the integration of synaptic signals at the basis of an individual's behavior. These different aspects are treated in the context of normal and pathological functioning of the nervous system. The courses will cover the latest conceptual and technological advances in neuroscience, as well as recent advances in the understanding and treatment of major neurological and psychiatric diseases. Particular attention will be given to explaining and presenting the crucial interconnections between basic, translational and clinical research in the development of innovative therapies.
90-100%
Success rate
Objectives
The Neuroscience program aims to train students from different backgrounds (biologists, chemists, physicians, pharmacists, engineers) in the various aspects of neuroscience research, both theoretical and practical. At the end of the two-year program, students, regardless of their initial training, should be able to join a research laboratory as a doctoral student or engineer
Know-how and skills
The knowledge
- General knowledge of biology, from the molecular and structural level to the integrated level
- In-depth knowledge of neuroscience
- Knowledge of methodological approaches specific to neuroscience
- Knowledge of research laboratory practices
The know-how
- Know how to participate in and conduct a laboratory research project
- Know how to search for information in computer databases: bibliographic, gene sequences, transcripts, proteins, signaling pathways, anatomical location and functional role
- Know how to analyze experimental data, formulate hypotheses and propose ways to test them
- To know the techniques of study in neuroscience, their field of application, their advantages and their limits
- Synthesize and extract important information from a scientific article in English
- Use your knowledge to propose a physiopathological hypothesis based on clinical manifestations
- Be able to make the link between neuroscience lessons and other biology disciplines
- Know how to prepare oral presentations and written scientific reports, using adapted computer tools
Know-how
- Completing work within deadlines-Having integrated multi-disciplinary thinking
- Know how to work independently, adapt to a new context and take relevant initiatives and provide regular work
- Be able to self-assess and challenge yourself to learn
- Know how to communicate, listen and exchange in a constructive manner
- Respect the legal, ethical and professional rules for the use and production of documents (plagiarism, source, copyright and citations, falsification of data)
- Respect the legal, ethical and deontological rules for handling living organisms
- Respect others, respect the material and the organizations on which we work
The competences that students who will follow the Master in Biology and Health Neuroscience course must acquire are
Disciplinary skills:
- Have a general knowledge of biology, from the molecular and structural level to the integrated level
- To know the relationships between genes and behaviors and the molecular adaptations that allow organisms to adapt to environmental constraints
- To know the neurobiological foundations of emotions
- To know the phenomena of synaptic plasticity involved in learning
- To know the main processes at the origin of the development of the nervous system
- Know the pharmacology of the major neurotransmitter systems
- Know the main pathologies affecting the nervous system
- To know the cellular interactions between neurons and glia
- To know the molecular and cellular networks involved in sensoriality
- Know the neurobiological support of the main cognitive functions
- Know the relationship between neuroscience and endocrinology
- To know the practices applied in research laboratories
Organization
Special arrangements
Special arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis, mainly for students enrolled in a medical or pharmaceutical program.
Program
The courses are organized in elective courses, common to the different courses of the Biology-Health master's degree and in specific courses of the Neuroscience course, which are organized in the form of thematic weeks covering the main disciplinary fields concerning neuroscience (neuron-glia interaction, cognition, sensoriality, etc.) The knowledge tests are written and oral.
Select a program
M1 - Neuroscience
Neurobiology of behavior
5 creditsNeuropsychopharmacology
5 creditsDevelopmental neurobiology
5 creditsCHOICE 1
15 creditsChoice of 3 out of 5
Current research in immunology
5 creditsStatistics applied to biology
5 creditsCellular biology
5 creditsCellular communications and signalling
5 creditsFunctional genomics
5 credits
English_FDS
5 creditsInternship_FDS
15 creditsCHOICE 2
5 creditsChoice of 1 of 5
Long internship or abroad
5 creditsImmunopathology
5 creditsPractical work in Physiology
5 creditsSensoriality
5 creditsSensoriality
5 credits50h
TER_FDS
5 credits
M2 - Neuroscience
Integrated Neuropathology
5 creditsCommunication networks
5 creditsFrom the molecule to the cell
5 creditsTER_FDS_S3
5 creditsCHOICE 1
10 creditsChoice of 2 out of 6
Genetic information - Epigenetics - Mechanistic bases
5 creditsPhysical Biology
Signaling: Methods and Concepts
5 creditsBioinformatics and System Biology
5 creditsIntegrative Pathophysiology
5 creditsAging and senescence
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
The Neuroscience course is intended for students in Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, National Veterinary Schools, Chemistry and Engineering. It is intended for students wishing to continue their studies by completing a university thesis in the field of neuroscience and neuroendocrinology.
Necessary pre-requisites
A Bachelor's degree in biology is essential. For students coming from other fields (Chemistry, engineers...), a preliminary contact with the persons in charge of the course will be necessary.
Recommended prerequisites
- Good knowledge of physiology
- Good knowledge of the main principles of neuroscience
- Good command of English
And then
Further studies
- Doctorate
- Other professional training
Continuing your studies abroad
- Doctorate
- Other (MBA...)
Professional integration
This program also aims to train competent professionals for academic research, the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology companies. Its goal is to train by and for research in the fields of Neuroscience. It relies on the skills of specialists from research units in Montpellier and the national territory.