ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Overview
The "Inter Disciplinary - In Lab'" project is the University of Montpellier's graduate program. Funded by the "Programme d'Investissement d'Avenir 3" (PIA3), it responds to the call for proposals titled "Structuring Education through Research in Initiatives of Excellence" (SFRI).
The “Master’s in Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications” program focuses on the essentials that ensure the very existence of humanity and looks far beyond that by addressing the crucial aspects of a healthy, sustainable life in harmony with the environment. Chemistry lies at the heart of the vital concepts involved in sustaining, protecting, and nourishing human beings. This program offers you the opportunity to address these challenges through a multidisciplinary education centered on chemistry, enriched by biology and pharmaceutical sciences on the one hand, and chemical engineering and materials science on the other.
Examples of course units:
- Prodrugs and bioprecursors
- Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Targeting
- Chemobiology
The Benefits of the Training Program
- Paid internships during the first and second years of the master's program
- Courses in English and the International Environment
- Customizable itineraries
- Support from a mentor and a tutor
Objectives
The goal of the project is to transform the university's teaching approach by offering students training in "Research for Research" and immersing them in laboratory settings starting in the first year of their master's program.
This MUSE-wide program aims to:
- Offer "inLab" training "in the laboratory" starting in the first year of the master's program;
- Promote interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with regard to MUSE issues
- Promote the UM's international outreach (international appeal, courses taught in English).
- Strengthen the link between master's and doctoral programs;
Expertise and Skills
Having developed your ability to understand and analyze the diverse and complex issues surrounding human health and the environment, having demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, and having gained genuine international experience, you will be key players in public and private research programs.
Program
The IDIL (Intrdisciplinary In Lab') graduate program at the University of Montpellier launched in September 2022, with the goal of training students through and for research using innovative teaching methods. The IDIL tracks available are diverse and cover a wide range of disciplines, from biohealth to political science.
Taught entirely in English, the IDIL programs 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 have the opportunity to work in an immersive environment.
- Customizable curriculum. IDIL students can tailor their academic path to their career goals and interests by selecting courses from three different categories: Non-Core, In-Lab, and Cross-Disciplinary. Academic advising will be provided to ensure that each student’s curriculum aligns with their chosen career path.
- 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 might 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 the IDIL program, students will be mentored by a researcher from one of the Montpellier laboratories. The mentor helps students prepare for their internships, teaches theoretical concepts through various workshops, and assists students in developing their professional networks.
For more information on the IDIL graduate program, click here: http://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
Select a program
Master's 1 - IDIL: Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications
Master's 1 - IDIL - Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications
Choose 3 to 5 from 31
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
2 creditsBiopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
2 credits20hChemobiology
2 creditsImpact of Processing Characteristics
2 creditsPeptides and Proteins
2 creditsDrug Design: Case Studies
2 creditsAgrochemicals, crop protection
Durability and Aging of Materials
3 credits20hTransport Phenomena
2 creditsPolymers for Healthcare
2 creditsDevelopment of Materials for Healthcare
2 creditsInternational Registration of Medicines
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
2 creditsModeling and Numerical Simulations
2 creditsNanotechnologies for Health (Pharmacy Program)
2 creditsMolecular Materials
Structure-Based Drug Design
2 creditsStereoselective Syntheses
Design of Membrane Materials
2 creditsScreening
2 creditsImmunotargeting
2 creditsStereoselective Syntheses
Applications of Membrane Technologies
2 creditsOmics
2 creditsFormulation of Biopharmaceuticals and Biomaterials (PHARMACY Course)
Therapeutic Peptides § Peptidomimetics
Targeted therapies
2 creditsCoordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
2 creditsLife Cycle Assessment – Eco-design
2 creditsProdrugs/bioprecursors
2 creditsNanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Internship
30 creditsIDIL Master's 1 Internship
30 credits
Master 2 - IDIL Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications
Master 2 - IDIL Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications
Choose any 3 to 7 out of 31
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
2 creditsBiopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
2 credits20hChemobiology
2 creditsChem informatics
2 creditsImpact of Processing Characteristics
2 creditsPeptides and Proteins
2 creditsDrug Design: Case Studies
2 creditsAgrochemicals, crop protection
Durability and Aging of Materials
3 credits20hTransport Phenomena
2 creditsPolymers for Healthcare
2 creditsDevelopment of Materials for Healthcare
2 creditsInternational Registration of Medicines
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
2 creditsModeling and Numerical Simulations
2 creditsNanotechnologies for Health (Pharmacy Program)
2 creditsMolecular Materials
Structure-Based Drug Design
2 creditsDesign of Membrane Materials
2 creditsScreening
2 creditsImmunotargeting
2 creditsStereoselective Syntheses
Applications of Membrane Technologies
2 creditsOmics
2 creditsFormulation of Biopharmaceuticals and Biomaterials (PHARMACY Course)
Therapeutic Peptides § Peptidomimetics
Targeted therapies
2 creditsCoordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
2 creditsLife Cycle Assessment – Eco-design
2 creditsProdrugs/bioprecursors
2 creditsNanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Internship
30 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in the field of study
- Minimum English proficiency level: B2
- Resume and cover letter
- 2 letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
- Estimated ranking of the student within their graduating class
- Explanatory 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.
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 and M2 students
- For international students / A 4-month IDIL scholarship is available for M1 and M2 students (€600/month)
- For international students / The IDIL program reimburses your travel expenses for coming to study in Montpellier (up to €600 per month)
- For international students / French as a foreign language courses are offered to help international students integrate.
Mandatory Prerequisites
After completing a bachelor’s degree in chemistry or an equivalent program, this track provides in-depth, up-to-date training in molecular and macromolecular chemistry and materials chemistry as applied to health and the environment (from eco-design to recycling), all combined with research training in its leading laboratories.
And then
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 just some of the soft skills taught during this program.