Health, Science

Neuroscience

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French, English

Presentation

This course covers the major physiological and pathological functions of the nervous system. It focuses on fundamental aspects of neurobiology and neurophysiology, and covers the 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 dealt with in the context of normal and pathological functioning of the nervous system. Teaching 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 paid to explaining and presenting the crucial interconnections between basic, translational and clinical research in the development of innovative therapies.

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  • 90-100%

    Success rates

Objectives

The aim of the Neuroscience program is to train students from different backgrounds (biologists, chemists, doctors, pharmacists, engineers) in the various aspects of neuroscience research, both theoretical and practical. At the end of the two-year program, students, whatever their initial training, should be able to join a research laboratory as a doctoral student or engineer.

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Know-how and skills

Knowledge

- General knowledge of biology, from the molecular and structural to the integrated level

- In-depth knowledge of neuroscience

- Knowledge of methodological approaches specific to neuroscience

- Knowledge of research laboratory practices

Know-how

- Participate in and lead a laboratory research project

- Know how to search for information in computer databases: bibliography, gene sequences, transcripts, proteins, signalling pathways, anatomical location and functional role.

- Analyze experimental data, formulate hypotheses and propose ways of testing them

- Understand neuroscience research techniques, their scope, advantages and limitations.

- Synthesize and extract important information from a scientific article in English

- Use your knowledge to propose a pathophysiological hypothesis based on clinical manifestations

- Be able to make the link between neuroscience courses and other biology disciplines

- Ability to prepare oral presentations and written scientific reports, using appropriate IT tools

Know-how

- Completing work within deadlines-Integrating multidisciplinary thinking

- Ability to work independently, adapt to a new context, take the initiative and deliver regular work.

- Be able to self-assess and challenge yourself in order to learn

- Know how to communicate, listen and exchange constructively

- Respect legal, ethical and deontological rules for the use and production of documents (plagiarism, source, copyright and citations, falsification of data)

- Respect the legal, ethical and deontological rules governing the handling of living organisms

- Respect others, materials and the organizations you work with

Students taking the Master's degree in Biology and Health Neuroscience must acquire the following skills:

Disciplinary skills:

- General knowledge of biology, from the molecular and structural level to the integrated level

- Understand the relationships between genes and behavior, and the molecular adaptations that enable organisms to adapt to environmental constraints.

- Understanding the neurobiological foundations of emotions

- Understanding the synaptic plasticity involved in learning

- Understand the major processes behind the development of the nervous system

- Understanding the pharmacology of the major neurotransmitter systems

- Know the main pathologies affecting the nervous system

- Understanding cellular interactions, particularly between neurons and glia

- Understanding the molecular and cellular networks involved in sensoriality

- Understanding the neurobiological basis of the main cognitive functions

- Understanding the relationship between neuroscience and endocrinology

- Know the practices applied in research laboratories

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Organization

Special features

Special arrangements can be made on a case-by-case basis, especially for students enrolled in a medical or pharmaceutical course.

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Program

Courses are organized into elective units common to the various Biology-Health master's courses, and specific units for the Neuroscience course, organized in the form of thematic weeks covering the main neuroscience disciplines (neuron-glia interaction, cognition, sensoriality, etc.).

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Select a program

  • Neurobiology of behavior

    5 credits
  • Neuropsychopharmacology

    5 credits
  • Developmental neurobiology

    5 credits
  • CHOICE 1

    15 credits
    • Choice of 3 out of 4

      • Current research in immunology

        5 credits
      • Statistics applied to biology

        5 credits
      • Cell Biology

        5 credits
      • Cellular communications and signalling

        5 credits
  • English_FDS

    5 credits
  • Stage_FDS

    15 credits
  • CHOICE 2

    5 credits
    • Your choice: 1 of 5

      • Long-term internship or abroad

        5 credits
      • Immunopathology

        5 credits
      • Practical work in Physiology

        5 credits
      • Sensoriality

        5 credits
      • Sensoriality

        5 credits50h
  • TER_FDS

    5 credits
  • Integrated Neuropathology

    5 credits
  • Communication networks

    5 credits
  • From molecule to cell

    5 credits
  • TER_FDS_S3

    5 credits
  • CHOICE 1

    10 credits
    • Choice of 2 from 6

      • Genetic information - Epigenetics - Mechanistic bases

        5 credits
      • Physical Biology

      • Signage: Methods and Concepts

        5 credits
      • Bioinformatics and System Biology

        5 credits
      • Integrative Pathophysiology

        5 credits
      • Aging and senescence

        5 credits
  • Fictional research project_FDS

    10 credits
  • Stage_FDS

    20 credits

Admission

Access conditions

Applications can be submitted on the following platforms: 

French & European students :

 

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Target audience

The Neuroscience pathway is aimed at students in Science, Medicine, Pharmacy, National Veterinary Schools, Chemistry and Engineering. It is aimed at students wishing to continue their studies by completing a university thesis in the field of neuroscience and neuroendocrinology.

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Necessary prerequisites

A Bachelor's degree in biology is essential. For students coming from other disciplines (chemistry, engineering, etc.), please contact the course coordinator beforehand.

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Recommended prerequisites

- Good knowledge of physiology

- Good knowledge of the main principles of neuroscience

- Good command of English

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And then

Further studies

- Doctorate

- Other professional training courses

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Studying abroad

- Doctorate

- Other (MBA...)

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Professional integration

The program also aims to train competent professionals for academic research, the pharmaceutical industry and biotech companies. Its aim is to train through and for research in the Neurosciences. It draws on the skills of specialists from research units in Montpellier and throughout France.

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