ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
Sensors are ubiquitous in our modern world. To cite just a few examples: in the environmental field, 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 and arteries, as well as early diagnosis of diseases. The latest and most powerful sensors are mostly based on electronic or optical/photonic components, without us even knowing it. In this context of ever-increasing and more demanding demand, the IDIL Master's degree in "Photonics & 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 environmental and health applications, based on 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 new possibilities for the future.
The program is supported by the Institute of Electronics and Systems, a research laboratory at the University of Montpellier/CNRS with an international reputation 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, including the application of components particularly in the fields of the environment and health.
Examples of teaching units:
- Sensors & Associated systems
- Lasers & Photodiodes
- Technology & Design tools for sensors
- Photonics Instrumentation & Metrology
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 main objective of the "Photonics & Electronics Sensors for the Environment and Health" course is to train independent students with a strong spirit of innovation to develop the systems of tomorrow for diagnosis and even treatment in health and the environment, through immersion in a research laboratory of excellence. As part of the IDIL program, this course aims to train students through and for research, with a view to pursuing a PhD, notably through funding from the IDIL program. Through this program, we aim to train students with advanced knowledge in photonics and sensors, who can easily address applications in the environment and health thanks to the transdisciplinary nature of the IDIL program.
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/
Program
MASTER 1
Teaching units: 20 ECTS
- Core units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-core unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- In-lab units: Workshops and practical cases in the laboratory to acquire specific skills or techniques over a few days.
- Cross-disciplinary units: Methodological and professional training.
Personal Project: 10 ECTS
Development of a personal project related to research, preparation for a research internship.
Research internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
MASTER 2
Teaching units: 20 ECTS
- Core units: Fundamental teaching specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Unit: Introduction to another discipline in the IDIL graduate program.
- Cross-disciplinary Units: Methodological and professional training.
Multidisciplinary Team Project: 10 ECTS
Interdisciplinary project led by students from different IDIL backgrounds
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
Select a program
M1 - IDIL - Photonics & Electronics Sensors for Environment & Health
Photonic & Microwave Transmitters & Receivers
5 creditsSensors & Associated Systems
4 creditsEU NON-CORE TRAINING UNIT
2 creditsChoose 1 out of 14
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsOne health and eco-epidemiology
2 creditsFundamentals of sustainable management
2 credits20hWho's afraid of AI?
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsThe Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsExplore, understand, and learn
Personal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Analog Electronics
3 creditsCross-functional training units IDIL
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP EEA
30 credits
M2 - IDIL - Photonics & Electronics Sensors for Environment & Health
Signal Processing
4 creditsMultidisciplinary team project
10 creditsChoice 1
8 creditsChoose 2 out of 6
Cross-functional units 2B IDIL
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 14
Defusing quantitative nonsense
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
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 credits20hOne health and eco-epidemiology
2 creditsWho's afraid of AI?
2 creditsBiology by the numbers: Measure, Predict, and Design
2 creditsThe Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and Culinary Arts
2 creditsHow the way we move reveals who we are
2 creditsExplore, understand, and learn
RESEARCH INTERNSHIP EEA
30 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 "Etudes en France" procedure: https://pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Target audience
This program is intended for students interested in cutting-edge technologies in electronics and photonics that can overcome the current limitations of systems used for the environment and health, and whose professional goal is to work in research or research and development in the field of technologies and their applications.
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
Students must have solid knowledge at the bachelor's degree level in electronics, applied physics, or equivalent, a minimum B2 level of English, and the ability to work independently.
And after
Professional integration
The IDIL master's program aims to train students through and for research. It is therefore natural for students to continue on to a PhD program after completing this master's degree, in order to join the ranks of engineers, researchers, and teacher-researchers working on electronic and photonic technologies, particularly for the environment and health. However, given the monumental growth of these technologies in many fields, in a hyper-connected world made up of multiple sensors, and knowing that photonics is to the 21st century what electronics was to the 20th century, many engineering-level opportunities will be available to you in other fields such as industrial control, defense, communications, space, etc.