ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
The course, supported by the Center for Structural Biology in Montpellier, leads to mastery of the approaches used for the structural analysis of biomolecules and their complexes for the in vitro analysis of interactions between biomolecules and their ligands.
The advantages of the training program
Objectives
Train executives capable of designing new bioactive molecules through mastery of structural biology tools.
Know-how and skills
- Mastering biophysical techniques or methods of structural analysis applicable to the rational design of bioactive molecules.
- Mastering structural analysis strategies (crystallography & X-rays, mass and NMR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, bioinformatics, etc.) for biological macromolecules, their pharmacological ligands, and biological macromolecule/ligand complexes.
- Design and implement a rational screening protocol for a specific target biomolecule.
- Synthesize data from different biophysical analysis methods.
- Ensure effective communication at the interface between chemistry and biology in a laboratory/R&D department.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
Open alternately
Type of contract | Apprenticeship contract, Professional training contract |
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Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Mandatory |
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- In Master 1, supervised research work providing an introduction to the specific features of the course. A 2-month internship is preferred (minimum 1 month, long internship of 4/5 months possible depending on the course), starting in April. The Master 1 internship, lasting a minimum of 1 month, provides an introduction to research and development in the field of healthcare products.
- In Master 2:
- Supervised project in connection with the professional environment.
- A minimum 5-month internship allows students to enter the professional world with a solid foundation of theoretical and methodological knowledge.
Program
The program is structured over two years: a first year of Master 1 and a second year of Master 2 comprising six specialization tracks. Master 1 offers a core curriculum as well as specific teaching units, enabling students to acquire fundamental knowledge about medicines and health products. The specific teaching units prepare students for future specialization in Master 2.
Select a program
M1 Medicinal Sciences and Health Products (P4)
Core Curriculum Units
15 creditsStructural Biology
5 creditsTherapeutic Chemistry and Pharmacology
5 creditsChoice 1
Choose one of two options:
Microscopy and spectroscopy for biology
Drug design: Introduction to drug design
5 creditsChoice 2
Choose one of two options:
Long internship
15 creditsInternship
10 creditsTER course in Structural Biology
5 credits
M2 Structural Biology and Rational Design of Bioactive Molecules
Supervised project in structural biology
10 creditsStructural Biology Internship
20 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
The Master 1 program is open to students coming from a scientific bachelor's degree program that provides a solid foundation in life sciences, biology, or chemistry (including physical and chemical sciences), consistent with the desired course of study and a suitable career plan.
The Master 2 is open to
- Holders of a Master's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Students who have successfully completed DFASP2 or DFASM3, pharmacy or medicine interns
- Holders of a degree in pharmacy, medicine, or veterinary medicine.
- Candidates benefiting from prior learning assessment
Registration procedures
Master's 1
- studying in France (for non-EU students)
- You are not (or have not been for more than a year) a student and would like to resume your studies through continuing education. In this case, please contact Mrs. Avelli in order to obtain administrative information.
Master's degree
Target audience
For M1: L3 or BUT in Life Sciences, Biology, or Chemistry for students who have graduated in an EU country. M1, M2, Pharmacy for students from outside the EU.
For the M2: holder of a Master 1 in pharmaceutical sciences or health products, student in DFASP2 or DFASM3, intern in Pharmacy or Medicine.
And after
Continuing education
This program allows students to enroll in doctoral schools in the fields of biology, chemistry, and physics, or to obtain another master's degree to acquire dual expertise.
Gateways and reorientation
Possible pathways at the end of Master's 1 to Master's 2 programs in the same field of study in Biology, Health, and Health Engineering.
Professional integration
- Project managers
- Design engineers