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MASTERS
Major in Chemistry
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTHCARE, PROTECTION & NUTRITION
- Prodrugs and bioprecursors
- Nanotechnology and Multifunctional Targeting
- Chemobiology
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TheChemistry for Healthcare, Protection & Nutrition Applicationsmaster’s program focuses on the essentials that ensure the very existence of humanity, and looks far beyond that by addressing the crucial aspects of a healthy, sustainable life in harmony with the environment. Chemistry lies at the heart of the vital concepts involved in caring for, protecting, and nourishing human beings. This program offers you the opportunity to address these challenges through a multidisciplinary education centered on chemistry, enriched by biology, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences on one hand, and chemical engineering and materials science on the other.
Having forged your ability to understand and analyze the diverse and complex issues at stake of human health and it’s environment, capable of acting individually and as part of a team, and having acquired real international experience, you will be key players in public or private research programs. Having completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry or any other equivalent, this course provides in-depth, up-to-date training in molecular and macromolecular chemistry and materials chemistry applied to health and the environment (from eco-design to recycling), combined with research training in our leading laboratories.
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Major in Comparative Politics
Comparative politics and public policy
- International politics
- Political Sociology of Elites
- European political institutions
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The IDIL Master’s program in“Comparative Politics and Public Policy” is a selective master’s program specializing in political science that encourages interdisciplinary approaches. It focuses primarily on areas related to political sociology and public policy analysis.
Offered by the Faculty of Law and Political Science at the University of Montpellier, this Master's degree in political science (one of three at the institution) is the only one in France to be offered under the heading of "Comparative Politics". In this respect, it emphasizes sensitivity to international comparative openness as a research approach, in the profile of students and lecturers and in the use of English as a working language.
The master’s program gives preference to students who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in political science or social sciences, but also considers applicants from the humanities.
Upon completion of the program, graduates possess the ability to handle intensive workloads, the capacity for critical analysis, proficiency in methods for analyzing complex situations, and a thorough understanding of the political landscape and public policy.
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Dr. Laura Michel(academic)
Sylvia Gonçalves-Buadès(Administrative)
Specialization in Engineering and Ergonomics of Physical Activities
DIGITAL AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH
- Experimental design
- Signal processing
- Machine learning
- Perception-action dynamics and motor primitives
- Brain imaging for movement
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The IDIL Digital and Movement Sciences for Health (DigiMove) master’s program offers a comprehensive curriculum that fosters expertise in the integration of experimental research, human movement sciences, and data science through a combination of courses and internships.
This program is structured around three main areas: experimental research, including research ethics, measurement protocols, 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.
With the support of a network of laboratories in the Montpellier area, students work closely with professors and research teams, tailoring their education to their individual goals.
To pursue this academic track, students must have a strong interest in basic research and have demonstrated academic excellence during their undergraduate studies, preferably in kinesiology or computer science. Specializations in fields such as rehabilitation, exercise physiology, psychology of movement, neuroscience of movement, human-machine interfaces, data science, machine learning, or software engineering are highly valued. Proficiency in scientific English is a prerequisite, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team is essential.
Graduates of this program acquire advanced skills to manage basic research or R&D projects in the field of information and motion sciences with applications in the healthcare sector. They have the opportunity to become R&D engineers or pursue a Ph.D., which can lead to research positions in the public or private sector.
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Specialization in Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment
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Specialization in Water Sciences
Earth and Water in the Face of Global Change
- Hydrogeophysics
- Geodynamics and Plate Tectonics
- Chemical and environmental risks
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TheEarth and Water Under Global Change(AWARE) master’s program focuses on the impact of global changes on agro-ecological, hydrological, and geological processes, as well as their consequences for socio-ecosystems and the appropriate solutions to address these major challenges. It offers students a common foundation of cutting-edge courses, methodological and digital tools, and personalized training addressing the impact of climatic and anthropogenic forces on the environment and Earth’s resources. Environmental and health risks, geological risks, hydro-climatic risks, and their impacts on agro-ecosystems, water resources, socio-hydrosystems, and the coastal environment will also be central to the transdisciplinary training offered by AWARE.
The program is supported by various research units within the UNESCO ICIReWarD-Montpellier Center, which provides an ideal setting for studying the impact of global changes on our planet, its resources, and its environment.
Applicants must have a clear interest in environmental sciences and in pursuing research training in water or earth sciences. The AWARE Master’s program is affiliated with the GAIA Doctoral School (Earth and Water Sciences), which offers opportunities to continue on to a Ph.D.
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Dr. Christina Orieshnig(Water Category)
Dr. Yohann Cousquer(Water Specialization)
Dr. Delphine Roubinet(Earth Track)
Dr. Linda Luquot(Earth Category)
Specialization in Eco-Epidemiology
eco-epidemiology of emerging diseases
- Ecology and Evolution of Microorganisms and Parasites
- Transmission: Case Studies
- Risks, risk analysis, and monitoring
- Bioinformatics and Databases
- Study of variability
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The Eco-EPIED Master's Programin Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseasesaddresses the contemporary challenge posed by emerging infectious and parasitic diseases in human and animal populations.
In light of the ecological, environmental, and evolutionary analysis of these phenomena, this multidisciplinary program offers a comprehensive approach. It integrates all relevant scientific expertise and tools (including biology, statistics, bioinformatics, and concepts from the humanities) into various contexts and specific public health needs. Thus, Eco-EPIED is aOne Healthprogram dedicated to research and its practical applications.
The program is supported by renowned research units in Montpellier dedicated to the analysis and control of emerging diseases. It also involves experts from international organizations, public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and nongovernmental organizations.
This interdisciplinary training program is open first and foremost to students with a Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, health sciences and 4th year pharmacy or human medicine. Secondarily, students holding a degree in Geography and Development, Social Sciences, Health and Social Sciences (their integration will be validated on the basis of complementary training elements indicating their ability to rapidly acquire skills in the so-called "hard" sciences). Nevertheless, all students must have a strong interest in the biology/ecology of pathogens, communicable diseases and epidemiology. And their academic and non-academic backgrounds should attest to their openness to a transdisciplinary approach including bioinformatics, statistics and the human sciences. Proficiency in scientific English (B2 level) is required. Autonomy and the ability to work as part of a team are also required.
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Major in Economics
Sustainable Economies and Societies
- Environmental and Resource Economics
- The Ecological Crisis and the Dynamics of Change
- Promoting Innovation in Health and Digital Technologies
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The IDIL Master’s in Sustainable Economies and Societies (SES) offers a top-tier program that develops the skills needed to analyze and steer economic and social transformations in the face of today’s environmental and climate challenges, through a close integration of theoretical instruction and hands-on research experience.
This program is structured around three main areas: environmental and resource economics (climate policy, regulation, circular economy), social sciences applied to sustainability (regional dynamics, societal change, governance), and advanced analytical methods (public policy evaluation, economic modeling, quantitative and qualitative methods).
To pursue this academic track, students must demonstrate a strong motivation for interdisciplinary research and an excellent academic record in their bachelor’s degree, preferably in economics, management, or social sciences. Prior knowledge in the fields of sustainable development, public economics, or environmental issues is highly valued.
Proficiency in scientific English is an essential prerequisite, and critical thinking skills, independence, and the ability to work in a team are essential. Graduates of this program acquire high-level skills to design and evaluate sustainable transition strategies. They have the opportunity to become expert consultants within international organizations, local governments, or companies, or to pursue a Ph.D., paving the way for research careers in the public or private sector.
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Management Track
Management and Sustainable Transition
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- People Performance Management
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The Master’s programin “Management and Sustainable Transition”(MaST) aims to train management students, through research, to address the complexity of managerial issues related to sustainable development. It prepares students for doctoral studies and/or professional careers in the private sector or public organizations.
The MaST Master’s program is open to domestic and international students who hold a bachelor’s degree in management or an equivalent qualification. Applicants must have an excellent academic record and strong practical and theoretical skills in their field. They must be able to stay abreast of major contemporary management issues and apply the concepts and tools necessary for management; they understand how organizations function and are capable of contributing to strategic planning and development; they are capable of engaging in rigorous debate and argumentation, working collaboratively and independently on projects, and identifying, selecting, analyzing, and synthesizing knowledge with a critical mindset; through their experiences, they have demonstrated an interest in sustainable development issues, particularly regarding environmental, food, and health concerns.
Working with the MaST academic team, each student develops a personalized, research-oriented academic plan that combines specialized courses, introductory courses in related disciplines, methodology courses, individual and interdisciplinary team projects, and internships in research laboratories.
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Specialization in Fundamental Physics and Applications
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Specialization in Mechanics
Modeling biological and environmental systems
- Stochastic process
- Biophysical Physics
- Finite element simulation
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The Master's program in "Modeling of Environmental and Biological Systems" (MoBiEn) aims to train 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. In this sense, 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.
The MoBiEn Master’s program is open to highly motivated domestic and international students who hold a bachelor’s degree in Physics 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.
Working closely with the MoBiEn faculty, each student will develop a personalized, research-oriented training plan that highlights their resume, skills, and scientific interests, while setting measurable training goals to be achieved by the end of each year. The program is designed to prepare students for a Ph.D. in basic research or for professional opportunities in public or private research.
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Major in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Automation
Photonic and electronic sensors for the environment and health
- Sensors and related systems
- Lasers and photodiodes
- Sensor technology and design tools
- Photonics Instrumentation and Metrology
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Sensors are ubiquitous in our modern world. To name just a few examples: in the environmental sector, they are used to detect and quantify the presence of pollutants in water or the atmosphere; in medicine, they enable 2D and even 3D imaging of the eye and arteries, as well as the early diagnosis of diseases. Most of the latest and most advanced sensors are based on electronic or optical/photonics components, often without us even realizing it. Against this backdrop of ever-growing and increasingly demanding demand, the IDIL Master’s program“Photonics & Electronic Sensors for the Environment and Health”aims to train highly qualified professionals in the field of electronic and photonic sensors, with a focus on environmental and health applications, through extended stays in research laboratories. Graduates will then be able to choose to further their education to become researchers in the public or private sectors, responsible for developing new systems that open up new possibilities for the future.
The course is supported by the Institute of Electronics and Systems, a world-class Univ. de Montpellier / CNRS research laboratory in the field of sensors and photonics. Supervised by renowned researchers, you will learn to master state-of-the-art experimental techniques, enabling you to design and manufacture lasers, sensors, detectors and other key components using cutting-edge technological equipment, right through to the application of these components, particularly in the environmental and health fields.
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Major in Biology and Agricultural Sciences
Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-Environment
- Mineral Nutrition and Plant Adaptation to Abiotic Stressors
- Microbial ecology
- The roles of microorganisms in ecosystems
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The "Plant and Microbiological Sciences for the Agro-Environment" program offers research-based training in the fields of plant sciences and microbiology. The program focuses on the study of plants and microorganisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels, with an emphasis on their interactions with the agro-environment.
The program draws on a network of laboratories that is unique in the world, conducting research on a wide range of topics within these broad disciplinary fields. The student’s academic plan is developed at the start of the Master’s program in collaboration with the student, the faculty, and a research team, allowing for a customized track specializing in plant sciences or microbiology.
To follow this track, students must have acquired a very good level of knowledge in molecular and cellular biology and genetics on the one hand, and in plant physiology and microbiology on the other. Knowledge of bioinformatics would be appreciated. A good command of scientific English is required. Autonomy and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. Graduates of this Master's program will have acquired advanced skills in a research theme related to plant sciences or their interactions in the agro-environment, leading to the management of fundamental research or research and development projects.
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Biology and Health Track
Quantitative Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Living Systems (qbio)
- Imaging of biological systems
- Synthetic biology
- Applied Structural Biology
- Practical Modeling and Simulation of Biological Systems
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The Master’s program in Quantitative Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Living Systems (qbio) focuses on emerging interdisciplinary fields in the biosciences, ranging from cutting-edge experimental techniques in microscopy, synthetic biology, and structural biology to modeling and systems-based approaches in the life sciences. You will learn the fundamentals of these disciplines by carrying out team and individual projects, supervised by leading researchers, as part of an innovative educational program.
We are looking for highly motivated students who are eager to learn through hands-on experience, hold a bachelor’s degree (L3 or equivalent) in biology, physics, mathematics, or chemistry, and are interested in addressing biological questions through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches.
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Major in Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution
Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
- Ecology
- Development
- Study of variability
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The biological and ecological sciences are increasingly intertwined with the mathematical sciences in order to characterize the complex interactions and processes between organisms and their environments, analyze and process large datasets, and so on. The IDIL Master’s Programin Quantitative Ecology and Evolutionaims to train students in the fields of ecology and evolution, with a strong focus on the mathematical sciences, statistics, and numerical analysis.
This uncommon training will provide students with strong and competitive skills in the ecological and evolutionary sciences. This selective interdisciplinary course is open to students with a bachelor's degree in ecology/evolution and/or mathematics. However, students must demonstrate a very strong interest in biology/ecology AND mathematics.
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Biology and Health Track
Science for Human Health
- Cell biology
- Functional genomics
- Current Research in Immunology
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The multi-scale interdisciplinary research used in modern Bio-Health requires that people working in the field be trained in a wide range of disciplines. In this sense, the “Sciences for Human Health (SH2)” pathway provides a new training curriculum within a higher education institution for young scientists, ranging from Master to PhD, while bringing together people with different backgrounds
Based on this observation, the program (SH2) offers a dual degree in medicine and biology to train future leaders, scientists, and healthcare professionals in the field of bio-health. The program provides students with a solid foundation in key disciplines while fostering close ties between education and research.
This course is aimed at students from science and technology backgrounds who work closely with the healthcare sector (physicians, pharmacists, odontologists).
The student must be motivated by basic research and hold a bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, with a specialization in one of the following seven fields: Cancer Biology, Therapeutic Engineering and Bio-production in Health Biotechnology, Epigenetics, Genetics, and Cell Biology (EpiGenBio), Infection Biology, Experimental and Regenerative Medicine (MER), Neurosciences, Quantitative Biology (qBio).
The “Sciences for Human Health (SH2)” program combines advanced coursework with cutting-edge research to foster innovative thinking among students and raise their awareness of the environment’s impact on human health. The research program is in line with MUSE’s mission: to support excellence in basic and clinical research in the field of Bio-Health. It offers multidisciplinary and integrative research, ranging from genetics to molecular and experimental medicine, to advance quantitative biology as well as new therapeutic and diagnostic strategies for human health. This master’s program prepares students for the quantitative and personalized medicine of the future.
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Engineering Diploma
Diploma in Research and Innovation Engineering
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TheEngineering ResearchTrack is centered around three engineering schools in Montpellier (Polytech Montpellier, ENSCM, and Institut Agro) and aims to strengthen the link between education, research, and innovation while fostering collaboration between schools and laboratories on innovative projects.
Training engineers through research is one of the best ways to prepare students to tackle the complex challenges of sustainable transitions, while preserving energy, natural resources, biodiversity, and the environment. The goal is to foster their critical thinking, scientific rigor, creativity, and passion for innovation, all while developing the systems-oriented perspective that defines engineers.
This initiative is being implemented in our schools under a common theme: “Sustainable Transitions,” and helps develop multidisciplinary skills to address major societal challenges.
As part of these schools’ curricula, the Engineering Research Track offers:
- Participation in an orientation seminar bringing together students from the three schools, featuring a world-class lecture on a Muse-related theme (Feed , Protect) and group work sessions on sustainable transitions;
- Transversal courses followed in common: experimental approach, writing scientific articles in English, bibliographic research and monitoring, etc;
- Work on a research and development project;
- A literature review for a research project, the development of experimental protocols, data collection, analysis and processing of results, writing, and learning about peer review in accordance with best practices and research ethics. This project may eventually be disseminated in the form of a scientific publication and/or a patent.
- A final-year R&D internship at a public or private laboratory.
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Dr. Pascal Benoit(Polytech)
Dr. Ahmad Medhi (Polytech)
Dr. Ayad Tahar(ENSCM)
Prof. Jean-François Martin(Institut Agro)