Training Structure
College of Sciences
Overview
The National Higher Institute for Teaching and Education (INSPE) – Montpellier Academy, in collaboration with the universities in the academy, organizes training for students preparing for the National Education recruitment exams.
The Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier welcomes students who are preparing for the CAPET (Certificate of Aptitude for Teaching Technical Subjects) exam—Biotechnology track—Biochemistry and Biological Engineering option.
This program is designed for students who plan to become high school teachers of biotechnology, biochemistry, and biological engineering in secondary education (STL and ST2S technology tracks) and/or in higher education (BTS in Biotechnology, BTS in Bioanalysis and Quality Control, BTS in Medical Laboratory Science, etc.) or at an IUT (DUT in Biological Engineering).
Objectives
The two-year master’s program is designed to prepare students for the CAPET Biotechnology entrance exam, with a specialization in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering. The exam takes place during the second year of the master’s program.
Expertise and Skills
This master's program is designed to help students acquire:
- scientific expertise in the field of biotechnology;
- the teaching and professional skills required to fulfill the duties of a teacher in the National Education System.
The master's program is structured around three main areas:
- Coursework in the following disciplines: biochemistry, molecular genetics, microbiology, human physiology, cell biology, immunology, biological analysis techniques (lab work), and biological engineering;
- pedagogy: a general overview of pedagogy and teaching methods, and analyses of classroom situations and activities;
- Practical training: an overview of the education system and mandatory internships in general and technical high schools.
Organization
Program
The Biotechnology track (Biochemistry and Biological Engineering option) of the Master’s program inMiddle and High School Education (MEEF) is spread over 4 semesters, each comprising course units (UE) awarded ECTS credits.
All course units (except for the Core Curriculum and Foreign Language course units) are specific to this track. They are not shared with other tracks in order to provide students with a high-quality education tailored to preparing them for the National Education competitive examination.
The competition takes place during the second year of the master's program.
Development and Writing of the Thesis
5 creditsShared Culture: Educating, Teaching, Facilitating Learning
3 credits36hShared Culture: Educating, Teaching, Facilitating Learning
3 creditsAcademic and Instructional Support for the M2 and S3 Internships
7 creditsBiotechnology Sciences and Education
6 creditsTeaching Methods in Biological Engineering 3
9 creditsModern Foreign Language
Admission
Admission Requirements
Students who have successfully completed their M1 MEEF 2nd Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biological Engineering track are eligible to apply for the M2 MEEF 2nd Degree in Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Biological Engineering track.
Registration Procedures
This is a selective program; therefore, students must apply through the e-candidat application in early May (information is available on the Montpellier Faculty of Sciences website). Admission is not automatic: it is determined based on the application materials by an academic committee.
Applications are submitted through the following platform:
For the M2 program, students must submit their application through the e-candidat portal:https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
Target Audience
Students who have successfully completed their M1 in MEEF (Secondary Education) in Biotechnology, with a concentration in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering
Mandatory Prerequisites
Prerequisites for the M1 MEEF in Secondary Education: Biotechnology, with a concentration in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering
Recommended Prerequisites
Prerequisites for the M1 MEEF in Secondary Education: Biotechnology, with a concentration in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering
And then
Continuing Education
Students who pass the competitive exam and have successfully completed their M2 degree are automatically appointed as certified high school teachers of Biochemistry and Biological Engineering under the civil service status of the French Ministry of Education. Students who have successfully completed their M2 degree but did not pass the competitive exam are appointed to contractual or substitute teaching positions in high schools.
Employment Placement
The results achieved by our students have placed the Montpellier Academy in a very strong position in terms of success on the national CAPET Biotechnology exam, with a specialization in Biochemistry and Biological Engineering (BGB). Students who pass the exam and have successfully completed their M2 degree are automatically appointed as certified high school teachers of Biochemistry and Biological Engineering under the civil service status of the French Ministry of Education. Students who have completed their M2 but did not pass the exam hold contract or substitute teaching positions in high schools.