ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
English
Presentation
The Master's program in "Modeling of Environmental and Biological Systems" (MoBiEn) aims to train its students in quantitative and theoretical research on complex phenomena in living systems emerging at multiple scales: from single molecules to living organisms, as well as their interaction with their environment.
The MoBiEn Master's program brings together scientists from various laboratories as well as professors from our four departments: Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. In this sense, it offers a coherent multidisciplinary program that makes MoBiEn a unique course of study whose core disciplines are Statistical Physics, Stochastic Processes, Biomechanics, Numerical Simulations, Statistical Methods, Advanced Data Analysis Techniques, and Artificial Intelligence.
Examples of teaching units:
- Stochastic process
- Biological physics
- Finite element simulation
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
Together with the MoBiEn teaching team, each student will develop a personalized research-oriented training plan that highlights their CV, skills, and scientific interests, setting measurable training objectives to be achieved by the end of each year. The training aims to prepare students for a PhD in fundamental research or for professional opportunities in public or private research.
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 - Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems - Mechanical Engineering Major - IDIL
Finite element simulation
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (CHOICE)
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 14
Stochastic processes
Plant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
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
Choose one of two options:
Stochastic processes
CHOICE 2 MECA IDIL
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 9
The Bionic Man
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 credits20h
Fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Personal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Biological physics
4 credits33hCross-functional training units IDIL
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
M2 - Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems - Mechanical Engineering Major - IDIL
Divided Media and Digital Methods
5 creditsPhysical modeling of living systems
6 credits36hMultidisciplinary team project
10 creditsEU CHX NONCORE MBES Mecca
Choose 2 out of 14
Innovations in clinical biomarkers, biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in chemistry for health and the environment
2 creditsScientific openness to earth and water issues under global c
2 creditsWhy is democracy difficult?
2 creditsPlant health 2.0: a global war
2 creditsOne health and eco-epidemiology
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
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
Cross-functional units 2B IDIL
Advanced number simulation
4 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
Applications can be submitted on the following platforms:
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
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
The MoBiEn Master's program is open to highly motivated domestic and international students who hold a bachelor's degree in Physics, Mathematics, or Mechanical Engineering and wish to study phenomena at the interface between mathematics, physics, engineering, biology, and ecology. Applicants must have an excellent academic record, strong mathematical skills, and a solid theoretical knowledge of their discipline. Familiarity with numerical programming and computer-aided calculations is appreciated. No prior theoretical knowledge of biology or environmental systems is required: students will learn the basics during the first year of the Master's program.
And after
Continuing education
Doctoral studies
IDIL programs are conducive to pursuing doctoral studies.
Professional integration
Although IDIL courses are research-oriented, they offer an incredible amount of professional experience throughout their duration that can be used in any professional environment. How to work in a team, how to lead a project, and how to use data are all soft skills taught during this program.