• Target level of study

    BAC +5

  • ECTS

    120 credits

  • Duration

    2 years

  • Training structure

    Faculty of Science

Presentation

The EEA Master's degree at the Faculty of Science allows students to acquire cutting-edge scientific skills in order to guarantee optimal professional integration of their graduates. The scientific readability of the courses of the EEA Master's degree and therefore of the EEA mention is guaranteed by the backing of a teaching department composed of teacher-researchers who carry out their research mainly in two of the University's state-of-the-art laboratories (IES and LIRMM). The link with research is further strengthened by the active participation of researchers from these organizations in pedagogy. The organization of each course presents a progressive specialization from the first to the second year which allows students to address the latest research topics in the field in order to give the student an up-to-date knowledge base. The final internship occupies an essential place in terms of professional objectives because it is often the first immersion in a professional environment.

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  • The success rate calculated on the LMD4 is about 87%.

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Objectives

Our training objective is to give our students a solid foundation in the disciplines of electronics, electrical engineering, automation and signal processing mainly in M1. The second year offers students a specialization in the fields that the EEA industries need, as well as in the recognized themes of our laboratories federated around the I2S doctoral school.

These areas are particularly targeted by the 5 courses offered:

  • Sensors, Electronics & Connected Objects (CEO)
  • Electric Power, Environment and System Reliability (3EFS)
  • Photonics, Microwaves & Communications Systems (PHyS)
  • Robotics (Rob)
  • Integrated & Embedded Electronic Systems (IEES)

as well as an ERAMUS MUNDUS course:

  • Ionizing Radiation and its Effects on Microelectronics and Photonics Technologies (RADMEP)

 

The professional aspects are inherent to the discipline taught, which must keep up with technological developments. The teaching teams are all in close contact with the world of industry and the world of research, allowing for a good match between the teaching. The presence of external speakers, projects and internships reinforce this professionalization. The integration of young graduates is very fast because they have skills that allow them to be quickly operational.

 

 

 

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Know-how and skills

In addition to the knowledge and skills specific to each course of the EEA Master's degree detailed in the course presentations, the EEA Master's degree provides the transversal skills necessary for any future Bac+5 level executive:

  • Autonomy at work, time management, initiative and coordination of a team.
  • Project management: objectives, context, implementation, evaluation, cost.
  • Drafting of summary documents, notices and briefs.
  • Oral presentation of studies, problems and design solutions.
  • The use of technical and scientific English.
  • Apply for an internship or a job offer (CV, cover letter, presentation).
  • Get to know the environment and how the company works.

 

 

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Organization

Program

All the courses of the EEA Master's degree have a pedagogical progression over two years (4 semesters).

The first year of the master's degree consists of two semesters. The first semester is shared with all the courses of the EEA Master's degree giving basic theoretical knowledge and transversal skills in the disciplines of EEA. In the second semester, students follow UEs specific to their course. The course also provides the English and SHS (Humanities and Social Sciences) UEs. Students carry out a project that may extend into the first semester and must complete an internship in a company or an end-of-study project.

The second year of the master's degree consists of two semesters. The first semester, academic, with both professional and research UEs based on the specificities of the research laboratory linked to the Master's degree completes the training by providing skills in the fields of their course. The second semester is devoted to an end-of-study project and an industrial or research internship.

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Select a program

Electrical Energy, Environment and Systems Reliability

The Electrical Energy, Environment and System Reliability (3EFS) course of the Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Energy, Automation is a generalist course in the field of electrical engineering.

It is based on societal and industrial needs to participate in the reduction of environmental impact in applications related to mobility, the production of electrical energy and the improvement of housing.

The training provided in this course responds to the strong demand that industrialists constantly express during their partnerships with the laboratory, it responds to the ever-growing need for technological innovations necessary for the industrial environment and allows students to acquire a solid foundation to be able to carry out management functions.

This course covers various fields related to electrical energy, ranging from production and transmission to energy management and distribution. The training that is provided responds to the major challenges of managing electrical energy in distribution networks, which are increasingly impacted by the growing integration of intermittent energies (wind, photovoltaic, etc.). It contributes, with the manufacturers in the field, to highlighting the issues related to the design of new eco-responsible products.

An important part is given to the study of renewable energies, their integration into electricity grids, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of this integration, which makes it possible to have a precise vision of their environmental impact.

In the same philosophy, it presents current solutions to increase the energy efficiency of energy conversion systems by relying, for example, on motorization solutions for transport and on the design of power converters for embedded systems.

The methods of study, simulation, design as well as software tools and the CAD study approach are presented to the students of this course, whether they are used in design, research and development offices or research laboratories.

Practical training based on practical work to illustrate the theoretical teachings and to acquire the professional skills necessary for the student's future expertise is also a key element of this training.

The projects, associated with the courses and practical work, which will be carried out by the student will allow him to apply the knowledge, theoretical or experimental methods acquired during the teaching.

Technical training is also combined with the teaching of English and the humanities and social sciences.

 

In the first year, the shared units offered allow students to rely on a solid base of theoretical knowledge and transversal skills in the EEA disciplines necessary for their career.

Visits to industrial sites are set up during the training to provide an overview of the environment and the equipment used.

 

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Electrical Energy, Environment and Systems Reliability - Apprenticeship

The Electrical Energy, Environment and System Reliability (3EFS) course of the Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical Energy, Automation is a generalist course in the field of electrical engineering.

It is based on societal and industrial needs to participate in the reduction of environmental impact in applications related to mobility, the production of electrical energy and the improvement of housing.

The training provided in this course responds to the strong demand that industrialists constantly express during their partnerships with the laboratory, it responds to the ever-growing need for technological innovations necessary for the industrial environment and allows students to acquire a solid foundation to be able to carry out management functions.

This course covers various fields related to electrical energy, ranging from production and transmission to energy management and distribution. The training that is provided responds to the major challenges of managing electrical energy in distribution networks, which are increasingly impacted by the growing integration of intermittent energies (wind, photovoltaic, etc.). It contributes, with the manufacturers in the field, to highlighting the issues related to the design of new eco-responsible products.

An important part is given to the study of renewable energies, their integration into electricity grids, taking into account the advantages and disadvantages of this integration, which makes it possible to have a precise vision of their environmental impact.

In the same philosophy, it presents current solutions to increase the energy efficiency of energy conversion systems by relying, for example, on motorization solutions for transport and on the design of power converters for embedded systems.

The methods of study, simulation, design as well as software tools and the CAD study approach are presented to the students of this course, whether they are used in design, research and development offices or research laboratories.

Practical training based on practical work to illustrate the theoretical teachings and to acquire the professional skills necessary for the student's future expertise is also a key element of this training.

The projects, associated with the courses and practical work, which will be carried out by the student will allow him to apply the knowledge, theoretical or experimental methods acquired during the teaching.

Technical training is also combined with the teaching of English and the humanities and social sciences.

 

In the first year, the shared units offered allow students to rely on a solid base of theoretical knowledge and transversal skills in the EEA disciplines necessary for their career.

Visits to industrial sites are set up during the training to provide an overview of the environment and the equipment used.

 

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Photonics, Microwave & Communication Systems

The PHotonic, Microwave and Telecommunications Systems (PHyS) course is a theoretical and practical training leading to the mastery of the technologies of the future to generate, transmit, detect, process and convert electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications and defense, industrial processes or environmental control.

This is a sector of activity with very high technical and economic potential characterized by numerous applications both industrial and research.

On the theoretical level, the training will first provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas, etc. This knowledge base will then lead to the creation of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunications systems.

On the practical level, a fundamental place is given to practical work that will allow students to familiarize themselves with the equipment commonly used in companies in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art and professional equipment.

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The PHyS course is a theoretical and practical training leading to the mastery of future technologies to generate, transmit, detect, process and convert electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet light, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications, including defense, industrial processes and environmental control.

This is a business sector with very strong technical and economic potential characterized by numerous applications, both industrial and in research.

On a theoretical level, the training will initially provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas, etc. This knowledge base will then result in the creation of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunications systems.

On a practical level, a fundamental place is given to teaching practicum which will allow students to familiarize themselves with the equipment commonly used in companies in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and professional equipment available at the university.

 

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Photonics, Microwave & Communication Systems - Apprenticeship

The PHotonic, Microwave and Telecommunications Systems (PHyS) course is a theoretical and practical training leading to the mastery of the technologies of the future to generate, transmit, detect, process and convert electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications and defense, industrial processes or environmental control.

This is a sector of activity with very high technical and economic potential characterized by numerous applications both industrial and research.

On the theoretical level, the training will first provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas, etc. This knowledge base will then lead to the creation of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunications systems.

On the practical level, a fundamental place is given to practical work that will allow students to familiarize themselves with the equipment commonly used in companies in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art and professional equipment.

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The PHyS course is a theoretical and practical training leading to the mastery of future technologies to generate, transmit, detect, process and convert electromagnetic waves such as radio waves, microwaves, terahertz waves, infrared, visible and ultraviolet light, in a wide variety of applications ranging from biomedical to telecommunications, including defense, industrial processes and environmental control.

This is a business sector with very strong technical and economic potential characterized by numerous applications, both industrial and in research.

On a theoretical level, the training will initially provide the knowledge necessary to understand the physical principles associated with the various components such as diodes, transistors, lasers, optical fibers, waveguides, antennas, etc. This knowledge base will then result in the creation of complex systems such as radars, lidars, imagers, and in particular telecommunications systems.

On a practical level, a fundamental place is given to teaching practicum which will allow students to familiarize themselves with the equipment commonly used in companies in the field, thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and professional equipment available at the university.

 

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Integrated and Embedded Electronic Systems

The "Integrated and Embedded Electronic Systems" (SEIE) course of the EEA Master's degree, unique at the regional level, is based on the strong and recognized skills, at a national and international level, of the ECs and researchers of the Microelectronics department of the LIRMM in the field of design and testing of microelectronic circuits and systems. This area covers aspects such as the design of integrated digital and analog systems, the validation of integrated circuits and systems, the testing of integrated circuits and systems, industrial testing, the design and testing of heterogeneous and micro systems, digital security as well as the use of artificial intelligence.

 

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Integrated and Embedded Electronic Systems -Apprenticeship

The "Integrated and Embedded Electronic Systems" (SEIE) course of the EEA Master's degree, unique at the regional level, is based on the strong and recognized skills, at a national and international level, of the ECs and researchers of the Microelectronics department of the LIRMM in the field of design and testing of microelectronic circuits and systems. This area covers aspects such as the design of integrated digital and analog systems, the validation of integrated circuits and systems, the testing of integrated circuits and systems, industrial testing, the design and testing of heterogeneous and micro systems, digital security as well as the use of artificial intelligence.

 

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Robotics

The main objective of the Robotics course of the EEA Master's degree is to train high-level specialists in Robotics, Industrial Computing, Image Processing and Automation.

It is one of the natural extensions of the Bachelor's degree in EEA (Electronics, Electrotechnics and Automation) and any other scientific and technological training in the fields of EEA, computer science, applied mathematics, mechatronics, etc.

In the first year (taught in French) students will take fundamental courses in electronics, energy, automation and signal processing in the first semester, followed by specialization courses in robotics in the second semester. The courses of the second semester will allow them to learn the basics of robotics (manipulation and mobile), image processing and robot programming tools.

In the second year (taught in English), students will take courses in the first semester in robot modeling and control, perception for robotics, optimization, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, and programming. They will also have a course opening up to research, targeting the most innovative applications of robotics (micro-manipulators, surgical robots, submarines, humanoids, virtual and augmented reality, operational safety, teleoperation, etc.). In the second semester of the second year, students will carry out a one-month research project in a laboratory or company, followed by a tutored internship (in a company or laboratory) of 4 to 6 months.

The course is open to work-study through an apprenticeship contract. This contract allows students to acquire the theoretical basics during the weeks of training and to put them into practice during the periods to be spent in the company. This mode of operation facilitates the development of skills. It also has the advantage for the student of being paid even before graduating.

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The main objective of the robotics program is to prepare high-level specialists in Robotics, Industrial data processing, Image processing and Automation.

 

This Master Course is a natural extension of the Bachelor's Degree in EEA (Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Automation) of UM or of any other scientific and technological bachelors in related fields (e.g., computer science, applied mathematics, mechatronics, etc.).

 

During the first semester of the 1st year of the Master (taught in French), students will follow basic courses in electronics, energy, control systems and signal processing. The second semester is mainly focused on specialized courses in robotics. These courses will allow students to learn the basics of robotics (both fixed and mobile base robots), image processing and robot programming tools.

 

During the second year, which is taught in English, the courses in the first semester include robot modelling and control, perception for robotics, optimization, artificial intelligence, embedded systems and programming. Students will also have a research-oriented course, targeting the most innovative applications of robotics (micro-manipulators, surgical robotics, submarine robotics, humanoids, virtual and augmented reality, operational safety, teleoperation, etc.). In the second semester, students will carry out a one-month research project in a laboratory or a company, followed by a tutored internship (in a company or laboratory) of 4 to 6 months.

 

The Master course is also open to work-study through an apprenticeship contract. Such a contract allows students to acquire the theoretical bases during the training weeks and to put them into practice during the periods spent in the company. This mode of functioning improves their skills. It also has the advantage for the student to be paid before graduation.

 

 

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Robotics -Learning

The main objective of the Robotics course of the EEA Master's degree is to train high-level specialists in Robotics, Industrial Computing, Image Processing and Automation.

It is one of the natural extensions of the Bachelor's degree in EEA (Electronics, Electrotechnics and Automation) and any other scientific and technological training in the fields of EEA, computer science, applied mathematics, mechatronics, etc.

In the first year (taught in French) students will take fundamental courses in electronics, energy, automation and signal processing in the first semester, followed by specialization courses in robotics in the second semester. The courses of the second semester will allow them to learn the basics of robotics (manipulation and mobile), image processing and robot programming tools.

In the second year (taught in English), students will take courses in the first semester in robot modeling and control, perception for robotics, optimization, artificial intelligence, embedded systems, and programming. They will also have a course opening up to research, targeting the most innovative applications of robotics (micro-manipulators, surgical robots, submarines, humanoids, virtual and augmented reality, operational safety, teleoperation, etc.). In the second semester of the second year, students will carry out a one-month research project in a laboratory or company, followed by a tutored internship (in a company or laboratory) of 4 to 6 months.

The course is open to work-study through an apprenticeship contract. This contract allows students to acquire the theoretical basics during the weeks of training and to put them into practice during the periods to be spent in the company. This mode of operation facilitates the development of skills. It also has the advantage for the student of being paid even before graduating.

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The main objective of the robotics program is to prepare high-level specialists in Robotics, Industrial data processing, Image processing and Automation.

 

This Master Course is a natural extension of the Bachelor's Degree in EEA (Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Automation) of UM or of any other scientific and technological bachelors in related fields (e.g., computer science, applied mathematics, mechatronics, etc.).

 

During the first semester of the 1st year of the Master (taught in French), students will follow basic courses in electronics, energy, control systems and signal processing. The second semester is mainly focused on specialized courses in robotics. These courses will allow students to learn the basics of robotics (both fixed and mobile base robots), image processing and robot programming tools.

 

During the second year, which is taught in English, the courses in the first semester include robot modelling and control, perception for robotics, optimization, artificial intelligence, embedded systems and programming. Students will also have a research-oriented course, targeting the most innovative applications of robotics (micro-manipulators, surgical robotics, submarine robotics, humanoids, virtual and augmented reality, operational safety, teleoperation, etc.). In the second semester, students will carry out a one-month research project in a laboratory or a company, followed by a tutored internship (in a company or laboratory) of 4 to 6 months.

 

The Master course is also open to work-study through an apprenticeship contract. Such a contract allows students to acquire the theoretical bases during the training weeks and to put them into practice during the periods spent in the company. This mode of functioning improves their skills. It also has the advantage for the student to be paid before graduation.

 

 

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Sensors, Electronics and Connected Objects

The Sensors, Electronics and Connected Objects (C.E.O) course of the EEA Master's degree is based on a laboratory (IES UMR CNRS 5214) whose skills are recognized, on teacher-researchers in contact with industrial and academic advances, and professionals in the field involved in the training. This course is an evolution of the "Sensors & Associated Systems" (CSA) course, where we have reorganised the courses with more homogeneous blocks and made the necessary adaptations to be in line with current technologies (IOT) for the challenges of tomorrow (Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicle, defence, environment, health, etc.).  This course allows us to cover the design of the sensor (microsystem), its characterization, its processing electronics, energy autonomy, wireless communication, and data processing.

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Sensors, Electronics and Connected Objects -Apprenticeship

The Sensors, Electronics and Connected Objects (C.E.O) course of the EEA Master's degree is based on a laboratory (IES UMR CNRS 5214) whose skills are recognized, on teacher-researchers in contact with industrial and academic advances, and professionals in the field involved in the training. This course is an evolution of the "Sensors & Associated Systems" (CSA) course, where we have reorganised the courses with more homogeneous blocks and made the necessary adaptations to be in line with current technologies (IOT) for the challenges of tomorrow (Industry 4.0, autonomous vehicle, defence, environment, health, etc.).  This course allows us to cover the design of the sensor (microsystem), its characterization, its processing electronics, energy autonomy, wireless communication, and data processing.

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IDIL - Photonics & Electronics Sensors for Environment & Health

Sensors are omnipresent in our modern world. To give just a few examples: in the environment, they are used to detect and quantify the presence of pollutants in water or the atmosphere; in medicine, they enable 2D or even 3D imaging of the eye or arteries, or the early diagnosis of diseases. Most of the latest high-performance sensors are based on electronic or optical/photonic components, and we don't even know it. Against this backdrop of ever-increasing and more demanding demand, the IDIL Master's degree "Photonic & electronic sensors for the environment and health" aims to train highly qualified personnel in the field of electronic and photonic sensors, with a focus on applications in the environment and health, supported by long stays in research laboratories. Graduates can then choose to complete their training to become researchers in the public or private sectors, responsible for developing new systems that open up the field of possibilities for the future.

The training program is supported by the Institut d'Électronique et des Systèmes, an international Univ. de Montpellier / CNRS research laboratory in the field of sensors and photonics. Supervised by renowned researchers, you will learn to master state-of-the-art experimental techniques enabling you to design and manufacture lasers, sensors, detectors and other key components using cutting-edge technological equipment, right through to the application of these components, particularly in the environmental and health fields. 

Examples of teaching units :

- Sensors & Associated systems
- Lasers & Photodiodes
- Technology & Design tools for sensors
- Photonics Instrumentation & Metrology
 

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RADiation and its effects on Phonics Technlogies (RADMEP) - Erasmus Mundus

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Admission

Target audience

Student with a bac+3 level diploma in electronics, applied physics, automation, mechatronics, computer science, electrical/electronic/mechanical engineering or applied mathematics.

It is a natural extension of the EEA Bachelor's degree and any other scientific and technological training in the fields of EEA.

Person in professional retraining in continuing education or work-study programs.

Person in vocational training, continuing education or work-study programs.

Foreign student with a bac+3 degree in science and technology.

 

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Necessary prerequisites

Candidates must have a solid academic background in the fields of digital/analog electronics, electrical engineering, power electronics, automation, computer science, industrial computing and signal processing.

Have a solid foundation in mathematics and physics.

 

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Recommended prerequisites

Expected results

Success rate :       

 

The success rate calculated on the LMD4 is about 87%.

 

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And then

Further studies

After the M2, students who wish to do so can join a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment in a field close to the training that will take them to a bac+8 level.

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Studying abroad

After the M2, students who wish to do so can join a doctorate in an academic or industrial environment in a field close to the training that will take them to a bac+8 level.

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Bridges and reorientation

Possibility for a student with a year of Master 1 or a Master 2 in the field of EEA or applied physics to apply for a Master 2. His or her admission is subject to the pedagogical selection committee of the course.

A Master 1 student can be redirected to another course with the agreement of the course manager or another national course.

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Professional integration

Students who have validated this course are offered two possibilities for professional integration.

  • Access to industrial professions: path chosen by about 70% of a class. Numerous opportunities in the field of design and testing of microelectronic integrated circuits and systems: designer of embedded and heterogeneous systems, digital circuits, analog and mixed circuits, application engineer, product engineer.
  • Access to research careers: R&D engineer or researcher for 30% of a class after further study.
  • Typical jobs available are:

    • Project manager (studies).
    • Senior Scientific Studies and Applied or Basic Research Executive.
    • Senior executive of studies, research and development in industry.
    • Business Manager.
    • Teacher (if eligible for the agrégation competitions).
    • Teacher-researcher (if master's degree followed by a doctorate).

     

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