ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
STAPS School
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Overview
The IDIL Digital and Movements Sciences for Health (DigiMove) master's program offers a comprehensive curriculum that fosters skills in integrating experimental research, human movement sciences, and data sciences through a combination of courses and internships.
This program is structured around three main areas: Experimental research, including research ethics, the measurement chain, statistical analysis, mathematical tools, and human movement sciences, including biomechanics, sensorimotor control and learning, exercise physiology, the psychology of physical activity, and data science, including time-series analysis, system dynamics modeling, data visualization, artificial intelligence (machine learning), and reproducible data science.
Supported by a network of laboratories in the Montpellier area, students work closely with professors and research teams, tailoring their education to their individual goals.
Objectives
To train researchers in engineering, ergonomics, and digital technology related to movement and sports and health (Master’s degree as part of the IDIL program (Master’s + Ph.D.) at the University of Montpellier).
Organization
Program
The IDIL Program:
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 available IDIL tracks 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 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 have the opportunity to work in an immersive environment.
- 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—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.
- 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/
MASTER 1
Course Units: 20 ECTS
- Core Units: Fundamental courses specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Course: Introduction to another discipline within the IDIL graduate program.
- In-Lab Courses: Workshops and practical exercises in the laboratory designed to develop specific skills or techniques over the course of a few days.
- Cross-Disciplinary Courses: Methodological and career-oriented instruction.
Personal Project: 10 ECTS
Development of a personal project related to research; preparation for the research internship
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project and learning theory and skills through practice.
MASTER 2
Course Units: 20 ECTS
- Core Units: Fundamental courses specific to a discipline.
- Non-Core Module: Introduction to another discipline within the IDIL graduate program.
- Cross-Disciplinary Modules: Methodological and professional training.
Multidisciplinary Team Project: 10 ECTS
Interdisciplinary project led by students from different IDIL tracks
Research Internship: 30 ECTS
Participation in a research project, and learning theory and skills through practice.
Admission
Admission Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science (STAPS) or equivalent
• Minimum B2 level of English
• Resume and cover letter
• 2 letters of recommendation from a researcher and/or professor
• Estimated ranking of the student within their class
• Detailed transcript
Registration Procedures
First, please contact the program director of the master’s program you are interested in to obtain information about the expected academic level and the type of instruction offered.
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
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.