ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The Eco-EPIED Master's program in Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseases addresses the contemporary challenge of emerging infectious and parasitic diseases in human and animal populations.
In light of the ecological, environmental, and evolutionary analysis of these phenomena, this multidisciplinary program provides a comprehensive approach. It integrates all relevant scientific skills and tools (including biology, statistics, bioinformatics, and concepts from the humanities) in different contexts and concrete public health needs. Eco-EPIED is therefore a One Health program dedicated to research and its practical applications.
Renowned Montpellier-based research units dedicated to the analysis and control of emerging diseases support the program. It also involves experts from international organizations, public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and non-governmental organizations.
This interdisciplinary program is primarily open to students with a bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, and those in their fourth year of pharmacy or human medicine. Secondarily, students with a bachelor's degree in Geography and Development, Social Sciences, Health, and Social Sciences (their admission will be validated based on additional training elements indicating their ability to quickly acquire skills in the so-called "hard" sciences). However, all students must have a strong interest in the biology/ecology of pathogens, communicable diseases, and epidemiology. Their academic and non-academic background must demonstrate their openness to a transdisciplinary approach including bioinformatics, statistics, and the humanities. Proficiency in scientific English (level B2) is required. Autonomy and teamwork are also necessary.
Examples of teaching units:
- Ecology and Evolution of Microorganisms and Parasitism
- Transmission: Case Studies
- Risks, Risk Analysis, and Surveillance
- Bioinformatics and Databases
- Study of Variability
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 Eco-EPIED Master's degree in Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseases addresses the contemporary challenge of emerging infectious and parasitic diseases in human and animal populations.
Drawing on ecological, environmental, and evolutionary analysis of these phenomena, this multidisciplinary program offers a comprehensive approach. It integrates all relevant scientific skills and tools (including biology, statistics, bioinformatics, and concepts from the humanities) in different contexts and concrete public health needs. Thus, Eco-EPIED is a One Health program dedicated to research and its practical applications.
Program
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/
Select a program
M1- Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseases - IDIL
Study of variability
2 creditsEU NON-CORE TRAINING UNIT
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 13
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsFundamentals of sustainable management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsWho's afraid of AI?
2 credits
Ecology and Evolution of Microorganisms and Parasitism (EEMP)
4 creditsPathogens PATH
2 creditsEco-epidemiology of Emerging Pathogenic Diseases: Issues and
2 creditsPersonal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Bioinformatics and Databases
2 creditsCross-functional training units IDIL
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP Eco Epi
30 credits
M2 - Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseases - IDIL
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP Eco Epi
30 credits
Transmission: Case study
2 creditsChoice 1
2 creditsChoose one of two options:
Waterborne, technological, and therapeutic pathogen threats (W
2 creditsVectors
2 credits
Zoonoses
2 creditsMultidisciplinary team project
10 creditsChoice 2
2 creditsChoose one of two options:
Bayesian Statistics
2 creditsSpatial Data
2 credits
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 13
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsMediterranean Aquatic Ecosystems
2 creditsFundamentals of sustainable management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsWho's afraid of AI?
2 credits
Risks, Risk Analysis, and Monitoring
2 creditsCross-functional units 2B IDIL
Machine Learning
2 credits
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 "Études en France" procedure:https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Target audience
This interdisciplinary program is primarily open to students with a bachelor's degree in life sciences, health sciences, and those in their fourth year of pharmacy or human medicine. Secondarily, students with a bachelor's degree in Geography and Development, Social Sciences, Health, and Social Sciences (their admission will be validated based on additional training elements indicating their ability to quickly acquire skills in the so-called "hard" sciences).
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
Depending on the entry level (M1 or M2), they are essentially identical to those required for entry into other Eco-EPI programs (see this information). These are mainly:
• a bachelor's degree in biological and environmental sciences, or the equivalent for entry into M1;
• a master's degree in biological and peri-biological sciences, or the equivalent, in M2, including in this case fundamental knowledge of pathogens, or infectious and parasitic diseases.
• Have a strong interest in the biology/ecology of pathogens, communicable diseases, and epidemiology. Academic and non-academic background must demonstrate openness to a transdisciplinary approach including bioinformatics, statistics, and the humanities.
And after
Continuing education
Doctoral studies
IDIL programs are conducive to pursuing doctoral studies.
Professional integration
Fundamental, applied, or finalized research thesis on emerging infectious and parasitic diseases, including interdisciplinary interfaces (One Health)
The thesis will open up various career opportunities: researcher in eco-epidemiology and related fields, eco-epidemiology expert, epidemiological surveillance officer, epidemiological risk management consultant, etc.