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MASTERS
Chemistry major
CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTHCARE, PROTECTION & NUTRITION
- Prodrugs and bioprecursors
- Nanotechnologies and multifunctional targeting
- Chemobiology
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The Master's programin Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection & Nutrition Applicationsfocuses on the essentials that guarantee the very existence of humanity, and goes far beyond that by organizing the crucial aspects of a healthy, sustainable life in harmony with the environment. Chemistry is at the heart of the vital concepts of caring for, protecting, and nourishing human beings. This program offers you the opportunity to respond to these needs with multidisciplinary training in chemistry, enriched by biology, medicine, and pharmaceutical sciences on the 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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Mention 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 degree inComparative Politics and Public Policyis a selective master's degree specializing in political science with an interdisciplinary approach. It focuses primarily on 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 will give preference to students with a bachelor's degree or equivalent in political or social sciences, but will also consider applicants from the humanities.
Upon completion of their studies, Master's degree holders will have acquired the ability to work intensively, synthesize information, master methods for analyzing complex situations, and gain knowledge of the political world and public policy.
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Dr. Laura Michel(academic)
Sylvia Gonçalves-Buadès(administrative)
Mention 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 promotes skills in the fusion of 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, measurement chains, statistical analysis, mathematical tools, human movement sciences, including biomechanics, sensory-motor 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 region, students work closely with professors and research teams, tailoring their training to their individual goals.
To embark on this academic path, students must be highly motivated to pursue fundamental research and have a strong academic background in their bachelor's degree, preferably in kinesiology or computer science. Specializations in fields such as rehabilitation, exercise physiology, movement psychology, movement neuroscience, human-computer interfaces, data science, machine learning, or software engineering are highly valued. Proficiency in scientific English is a prerequisite, and skills in autonomy and teamwork are essential.
Graduates of this program acquire advanced skills to manage fundamental research or R&D projects in the field of information and movement sciences with applications in the health sector. They have the opportunity to become R&D engineers or pursue a PhD, which can lead to research positions in the public or private sector.
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Earth and Planetary Sciences, Environment
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Water Sciences
Earth and water under global change
- Hydrogeophysics
- Geodynamics and plate tectonics
- Chemical and ecological risks
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TheEarth and Water Under Global Change(AWARE) master's program focuses on the impact of global change on agro-ecological, hydrological, and geological processes, as well as their consequences on socio-ecosystems and appropriate solutions to address these major issues. 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 Earth's environment and 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 grouped together within the UNESCO ICIReWarD-Montpellier center, providing an optimal setting for studying the impact of global changes on our planet, its resources, and its environment.
Applicants must have a clear motivation for environmental sciences and for training in water or earth science research. The AWARE Master's program is associated with the GAIA doctoral school (Earth and Water Sciences), offering opportunities to pursue a PhD.
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Dr. Christina Orieshnig(Water Award)
Dr. Yohann Cousquer(Water Award)
Dr. Delphine Roubinet(Earth Science)
Dr. Linda Luquot(Earth Science)
Eco-Epidemiology Mention
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 Degreein Eco-Epidemiology of Emerging Diseasesresponds to the contemporary challenge of 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 provides a comprehensive approach. It integrates all relevant scientific skills and tools (including biology, statistics, bioinformatics, and concepts from the humanities) into different contexts and concrete public health needs. Thus, Eco-EPIED is aOne Healthprogram dedicated to research and its practical applications.
Renowned Montpellier-based research units dedicated to the analysis and control of emerging diseases support the program. It also involves experts from international organizations, public health agencies, pharmaceutical companies, and non-governmental 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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Economics major
Sustainable Economies and Societies
- Environmental and resource economics
- Ecological crisis and dynamics of change
- Promoting innovation in health and digital technologies
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The IDIL Sustainable Economies and Societies (SES) master's program offers a curriculum of excellence that develops the skills needed to analyze and steer economic and social transformations in the face of current environmental and climate challenges, through a close alliance between theoretical teaching and immersion in research.
This program is structured around three main areas: environmental and resource economics (climate policy, regulation, circular economy), social sciences applied to sustainability (territorial dynamics, societal change, governance), and advanced analytical methods (public policy evaluation, economic modeling, quantitative and qualitative methods).
To embark on this academic path, students must be highly motivated to engage in interdisciplinary research and have excellent academic results 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 appreciated.
Proficiency in scientific English is an essential prerequisite, and critical analysis skills, autonomy, and teamwork are essential. Graduates of this program acquire high-level skills in designing and evaluating sustainable transition strategies. They have the opportunity to become expert consultants within international organizations, local authorities, or companies, or to pursue a doctorate, paving the way for research careers in the public or private sector.
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Management Mention
Management and sustainable transition
- Enterprise risk management
- Corporate finance
- People performance management
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The Master's program inManagement and Sustainable Transition(MaST) aims to train management students through research to deal with the complexity of managerial issues related to sustainable development challenges. It prepares students for doctoral studies and/or professional careers in business or public organizations.
The MaST Master's program is open to domestic and international students who hold a bachelor's degree in management or equivalent training. Candidates must have an excellent academic record and strong practical and theoretical skills in their discipline. They must be able to monitor major contemporary management issues and apply the concepts and tools necessary for management; they must have a thorough understanding of how an organization works and be able to participate in strategic thinking and development; They must be able to debate and argue rigorously, work responsibly as part of a team on a project, and identify, select, analyze, and synthesize knowledge with a critical mind. Through their experiences, they must have demonstrated an interest in sustainable development issues, particularly those related to the environment, food, and health.
With the MaST teaching team, each student builds their own personalized research-oriented training plan, combining specialized courses, introductory courses in other related disciplines, methodology courses, personal and interdisciplinary team projects, and internships in research laboratories.
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Fundamental Physics and Applicationsmajor
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Mechanical Engineering major
Modeling Biological and Environmental Systems
- Stochastic process
- Biological physics
- Finite element simulation
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The Master's program in "Modeling of Environmental and Biological Systems" (MoBiEn) aims to train its students in quantitative and theoretical research on complex phenomena in living systems emerging at multiple scales: from single molecules to living organisms, as well as their interaction with their environment.
The MoBiEn Master's program brings together scientists from various laboratories as well as professors 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 course of study 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 knowledge of 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 basics during the first year of the Master's program.
Together with the MoBiEn teaching team, each student will develop a personalized research-oriented training plan that highlights their CV, skills, and scientific interests, setting measurable training objectives to be achieved by the end of each year. The training aims to prepare students for a PhD in fundamental research or for professional opportunities in public or private research.
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Electronics, Electrical Energy, Automation
Photonic and electronic sensors for the environment and health
- Sensors and related systems
- Lasers and photodiodes
- Technology and design tools for sensors
- Photonics instrumentation and metrology
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Sensors are ubiquitous in our modern world. To cite just a few examples: in the environmental field, they are used to detect and quantify the presence of pollutants in water or the atmosphere; in medicine, they enable 2D or even 3D imaging of the eye and arteries, as well as early diagnosis of diseases. The latest and most powerful sensors are mostly based on electronic or optical/photonic components, without us even knowing it. In this context of ever-increasing and more demanding demand, the IDIL Master's degree in "Photonics & Electronic Sensors for the Environment and Health"aims to train highly qualified personnel in the field of electronic and photonic sensors, with a focus on environmental and health applications, based on long stays in research laboratories. Graduates will then be able to choose to complete their training 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, Agricultural Sciences
Plant and microbiological sciences for agro-environment
- Mineral nutrition and plant adaptation to abiotic stresses
- Microbial ecology
- 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 covers the study of plants and microorganisms at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels in interaction with their 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 training project is developed at the beginning of the Master's program between the student, the teaching team, and a research team, allowing for the customization of a specialized course of study 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-Health major
Quantitative Biology: Molecular Mechanisms of Living Systems (qbio)
- Imaging of biological systems
- Synthetic biology
- Applied structural biology
- Practical modeling and simulations 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 and structural biology, to modeling and systems approaches in 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 practical experience, have a bachelor's degree (L3 or equivalent) in biology, physics, mathematics, or chemistry, and wish to address biological issues through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches.
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Biodiversity, Ecology, and Evolution
Quantitative Ecology & Evolution
- Ecology
- Evolution
- Study of variability
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Biological and ecological sciences are increasingly linked to mathematical sciences in order to characterize the complex interactions and processes between organisms and their environments, analyze and process large databases, etc. The IDILQuantitative Ecology and EvolutionMaster's program aims to train its students in the field of ecology and evolution, with a strong interface with 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-Health major
Sciences 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) implements a dual degree program in medicine and biology, in order 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 and creates close links 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 fundamental 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 teaching and cutting-edge research to develop innovative thinking among students and raise their awareness of the impact of the environment on human health. The research program is in line with MUSE's ambition to support excellence in fundamental and clinical research in the field of bio-health. It offers multidisciplinary and integrative research, from genetics to molecular and experimental medicine, in order to develop quantitative biology and new therapeutic and diagnostic strategies for human health. This master's program prepares students for the quantitative and personalized medicine of tomorrow.
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Engineering Diploma
Research and Innovation Engineer Diploma
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TheEngineering ResearchProgram is centered around three engineering schools in Montpellier (Polytech Montpellier, ENSCM, and Institut Agro) and aims to boost the connection between education, research, and innovation while strengthening interactions between schools and laboratories around innovative projects.
Training engineers through research is one of the best ways to educate students capable of embracing the complex issues of sustainable transitions, preserving energy, natural resources, biodiversity, and the environment. The aim is to develop their critical thinking, scientific rigor, creativity, and taste for innovation, while also developing the systemic vision that characterizes engineers.
This initiative is organized in our schools around a common theme: "Sustainable transitions," and helps develop multidisciplinary skills that address pressing societal issues.
As part of the curriculum at these schools, the Engineering Research Program offers:
- Participation in an integration seminar bringing together students from the three schools, including an international-level conference on a Muse-related topic (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;
- Bibliographic research on a research project, establishing experimental protocols, data acquisition, analysis and processing of results, writing and learning about peer reviewing in accordance with best practices and research ethics. This project may eventually be promoted in the form of a scientific publication and/or patent.
- An end-of-study R&D internship in 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(Agro Institute)