ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Overview
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 that emerge across multiple scales—from individual molecules to living organisms—as well as their interactions with their environment.
The MoBiEn Master’s program brings together scientists from various laboratories as well as faculty members from our four departments: Mathematics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Science. As such, it offers a coherent multidisciplinary program that makes MoBiEn a unique program whose core disciplines are Statistical Physics, Stochastic Processes, Biomechanics, Numerical Simulations, Statistical Methods, Advanced Data Analysis Techniques, and Artificial Intelligence.
Examples of course units:
- Stochastic processes
- Biophysics
- Finite element simulation
The Benefits of the Training Program
- Paid internships in the M1 and M2 programs
- Courses in English and the international environment
- Customizable study tracks
- Support from a mentor and a tutor
Objectives
Working with the MoBiEn faculty, each student will develop a personalized, research-oriented training plan that highlights their résumé, skills, and scientific interests, while setting measurable training goals to be achieved by the end of each year. The program aims to prepare students for a Ph.D. in basic 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 launched in September 2022, with the goal of training students through and for research via educational innovation. The IDIL tracks available are diverse and cover numerous disciplines, ranging from bio-health to political science.
Taught entirely in English, the IDIL tracks 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 engage in immersive research work.
- Customized curriculum. IDIL students can tailor their academic path to their career goals and interests by selecting courses from three different instructional units: Non-Core, In-Lab, and Cross-Disciplinary. Academic advising will be provided to ensure that each student’s curriculum aligns with their chosen field of study.
- 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 may 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 their IDIL program, students will be mentored by a researcher from one of Montpellier’s laboratories. The mentor is responsible for helping students prepare for their internships, teaching theory through various workshops, and helping students build their professional networks.
For more information on the IDIL graduate program, click here: https://idil.edu.umontpellier.fr/
Select a program
M1 - Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems - Mechanical Engineering Track - IDIL
Finite Element Simulation
EU NON-CORE TRAINING UNITS IDIL (ELECTIVE)
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 Hard?
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in a Global Context
2 creditsMediterranean Aquatic Ecosystems
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the 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 the following two options:
Stochastic processes
CHOICE 2 MECA IDIL
4 creditsChoose 2 out of 9
The Bionic Man
2 creditsInnovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsScientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in a Global Context
2 creditsPlant Health 2.0: A Global War
2 creditsOne Health and Eco-Epidemiology
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20h
Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer
Personal project: research project + English
10 creditsOptional
Biophysical Science
4 credits33hIDIL Cross-Functional Training Units
4 creditsIn-Lab
2 credits
M2 - Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems - Mechanical Engineering Track - IDIL
Divided Media and Numerical Methods
5 creditsPhysical Modeling of Living Systems
6 credits36hMultidisciplinary Team Project
10 creditsEU CHX NONCORE MBES Mechanics
Choose 2 out of 14
Innovations in clinical biomarkers and biotechnologies for pers
2 creditsChallenges in Chemistry for Health and the Environment
2 creditsScientific Openness to Earth and Water Issues in a Global Context
2 creditsWhy Is Democracy Hard?
2 creditsPlant Health 2.0: A Global War
2 creditsOne Health and Eco-Epidemiology
2 creditsMediterranean Terrestrial Ecosystems
2 creditsThe Bionic Man
2 creditsBasics of Sustainable Management
2 credits20hExplore, understand, and learn
The Chemistry of Beer, Wine, and the 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
Transversal Units 2B IDIL
Advanced simulation
4 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in the following fields
• Minimum English proficiency level: B2
• Resume and cover letter
• Two letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
• Estimated ranking of the student within their graduating class
• Detailed transcript
Registration Procedures
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
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 & 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 study in Montpellier (up to 600€)
- For international students | French as a foreign language courses are offered to help international students integrate.
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 foundation in 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 fundamentals during the first year of the Master’s program.
And then
Continuing Education
Pursuing a Ph.D.
The IDIL programs are well-suited for students wishing to pursue a Ph.D.
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 all soft skills taught during this program.