ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Language(s) of Instruction
French
Overview
The program, affiliated with the Montpellier Center for Structural Biology, provides students with a thorough understanding of the methods used for the structural analysis of biomolecules and their complexes, as well as for the in vitro analysis of interactions between biomolecules and their ligands.
The Benefits of the Training Program
Objectives
To train professionals capable of designing new bioactive molecules through mastery of structural biology tools.
Expertise and Skills
- Master the biophysical techniques or methods of structural analysis applicable to the rational design of bioactive molecules.
- Master structural analysis strategies (crystallography and X-rays, mass spectroscopy and NMR, 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 various biophysical analysis methods.
- Ensure effective communication at the intersection of chemistry and biology within an R&D laboratory or department.
Organization
Knowledge Assessment
Open on an alternating basis
Contract Type | Apprenticeship Contract, Professional Training Contract |
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Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
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- In the first year of the Master’s program, students engage in supervised research to gain an introduction to the specific aspects of their chosen track. A 2-month internship is preferred (minimum of one month; a 4- to 5-month internship is possible depending on the track), beginning in April. The first-year Master’s internship, which lasts at least one month, provides an introduction to research and development in the field of health products.
- In the second year of the Master's program:
- A supervised project in collaboration with the professional community.
- An internship lasting at least 5 months enables students to enter the workforce based on a solid foundation of theoretical and methodological knowledge.
Program
The program is structured over two years: a first year (Master 1) and a second year (Master 2) comprising six specialization tracks. The Master 1 program offers a core curriculum as well as specific course units, enabling students to acquire fundamental knowledge about medications and health products. The specific course units prepare students for their future specialization in the Master 2 program.
Select a program
M1 Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products (P4)
UEs Core Curriculum
15 creditsStructural Biology
5 creditsTherapeutic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
5 creditsOption 1
Choose one of the following two options:
Microscopy and Spectroscopy for Biology
Drug Design: An Introduction to Drug Design
5 creditsOption 2
Choose one of the following two options:
Long-term internship
15 creditsInternship
10 creditsTER Structural Biology Track
5 credits
M2 in Structural Biology and Rational Design of Bioactive Molecules
Supervised Project: Structural Biology Track
10 creditsInternship in Structural Biology
20 credits
Admission
Admission Requirements
The Master 1 program is open to students entering the program directly from a third-year science degree (L3) that provides a solid foundation in life sciences, biology, or chemistry (including physical and chemical sciences), provided their academic background aligns with the desired track and they have a suitable career plan.
The Master 2 program is open to
- Holders of a Master's 1 in Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Students who have successfully completed DFASP2 or DFASM3, or pharmacy or medical residents
- Holders of a degree in pharmacy, medicine, or veterinary medicine.
- Applicants with prior learning recognized
Registration Procedures
Master's Degree, Year 1
- Studying in France (for non-EU students)
- You are not a student (or have not been one for more than a year) and would like to resume your studies through continuing education. In that case, please contact Ms. Avelli in order to obtain administrative information.
Master's Degree (Year 2)
Target Audience
For the M1: A bachelor’s degree (L3) or a Bachelor’s degree (BUT) in Life Sciences, Biology, or Chemistry for students who graduated in an EU country. M1, M2, or Pharmacy for non-EU students.
For the M2: Holders of a Master 1 degree in pharmaceutical sciences or health products; students in the DFASP2 or DFASM3 programs; or residents in pharmacy or medicine.
And then
Continuing Education
This program allows students to apply to doctoral schools in the fields of biology, chemistry, and physics, or to earn another master’s degree to gain dual expertise.
Transition Programs and Reorientation
Possible pathways from the end of the first year of the master's program to the second year of master's programs in the same field of study in Biology, Health, and Health Engineering.
Employment Placement
- Project Managers
- Design Engineers