Masters
Master's in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products
The purpose of this degree program is to provide theoretical, practical, and professional training to students who intend to pursue careers in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly in the field of drug or health product development.
Students have the option of completing thesecond year of the Master’s program in apprenticeship.
The Master's program in Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products (M1 and M2) consists of a core curriculum and six specialized tracks:
- Track 1: International Regulatory Environment for Healthcare Companies and Products
- Track 2: Health Product Analysis: Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Track 3: Health Product Development: Quality and Safety
- Track 4: Structural Biology and Rational Design of Bioactive Molecules
- Track 5: Aging and Anti-Aging Strategies
- Track 6: Innovation in Chemistry and Health & Therapeutic Targeting
- Track 7: International Regulation of Digital Medical Devices
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Master’s in Pharmaceutical Sciences work in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries, in companies specializing in biological and medical engineering, in hospitals and clinics, as well as at national health agencies (ANSM, ANSES, etc.).
They may hold the following positions:
- Regulatory Affairs Managers
- Compliance Officer
- Application Engineers, Design and Research Engineers
- Research assistants and managers in applied research
- Research and Development Specialists
- Research assistants, R&D assistants, product managers
- Medical Information Officers
- Public sector researcher
- Engineers and technical staff, etc.
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Master's Programs Offered by UM
Brochure for the Master's Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Master's in Nutrition and Food Science
The Master's in Nutrition and Food Science trains future professionals to address issues related to food, nutrition, and public health; ensure food safety and hygiene; develop nutritional plans in developing countries; and conduct research programs in the field of nutrition.
The Master 2 program offers three tracks:
- Food safety
- International Nutrition
- Methodology in Nutrition and Dietary Supplements
Career Opportunities
- Food Industry
- International organizations, NGOs
- Competent authority (AFSSA, etc.)
- All sectors of the food supply chain (transportation, institutional food service, mass retail, etc.)
- Dietary Supplement Industry
- Research
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Master's in Health Engineering
The Master 1 program allows students, after completing a core curriculum, to acquire an initial specialization in one of the fields related to each of the Master 2 tracks.
In the Master 2 program, the scientific and technological training is complemented by the acquisition of dual expertise in Health Engineering and Management Systems, which is essential for the successful and rapid professional integration of future executives. Students have the option to complete thesecond year of the Master’s program through a work-study program.
The master's program offers 5 tracks:
- Project Management, Healthcare Product Marketing (MPPS)
- Design and Production of Health Products (2 tracks: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics) (CPPS)
- Clinical Operations and Data Management (2 tracks: Project Management and Clinical Trial Coordination, and Data Management (clinical database management) (MODM)
- Project Management in Environmental Health (MPES)
- Medical Devices: From Design to Marketing (DMCC)
Career Opportunities
The Master’s in Health Engineering prepares students to become R&D engineers, project managers, international coordinators, logistics managers, manufacturing managers, and managers of quality or environmental initiatives. Graduates can pursue careers in the following fields:
- design and formulation of health products,
- the production and distribution of healthcare products while managing environmental risks,
- assessment and management of environmental and health risks,
- clinical trial management and clinical data management,
- project management, operational organization and coordination of studies on health products: pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices, nutrition, and environmental products,
- from the design to the marketing of the medical device.
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Master's in Health Biology
This research-oriented program in the field of Biology and Health is supported by highly skilled research teams with international recognition. The degree is designed to prepare students who are considering a career in higher education or research.
The Master's in Health Biology offers 12 tracks, four of which are taught entirely or partially within the School of Pharmacy:
- Translational Medicinal Chemistry
- Therapeutic Engineering and Bioproduction in Health Biotechnology (IBIS)
- Sensory and motor neuroprostheses
- Dynamic and Emergence of Infectious Diseases (DYNAMEID): This program will not be offered for the 2023–2024 academic year.
"Translational Medicinal Chemistry" Track
This track lies at the intersection of chemistry and biology and is intended for students in the biological sciences, the health sciences, or the ENSCM. Building on the foundations of structural, molecular, and cellular biology, this track provides theoretical and methodological training in the field of pharmaceuticals, covering both rational design and innovation, as well as nanotechnologies for delivery and targeting. Courses in pharmacokinetics, toxicological investigation, and therapeutic pharmacology then provide an understanding of a molecule’s fate within the body.
The internship placements affiliated with the Master II program encourage students to pursue doctoral studies at French or international universities in the field of the chemistry-biology interface. This Translational Medicinal Chemistry track helps train professionals for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and food industries, as well as biotechnology companies.
Model of Translational Medicinal Chemistry
Master's programs offered by UM
"Therapeutic Engineering and Bioproduction in Health Biotechnology (IBIS)" Program
The Master’s 1 program in Therapeutic Engineering and Bioproduction in Health Biotechnology (IBIS) is a joint program offered by the Faculty of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier, which provides access to two Master’s 2 tracks: “Therapeutic Engineering,” led by the Faculty of Pharmacy, and “Bioproduction,” led by the Faculty of Sciences.
- To apply for the Master’s in Therapeutic Engineering, you can find this program on the e-candidat platform under the Faculty of Pharmacy
- To apply for the M2 Bioproduction program, you can find it on the e-candidat platform under the Faculty of Sciences
Master's programs offered by UM
"Sensory and Motor Neuroprosthetics" Track
This program is the only one of its kind in France. Its goal is to train a corps of specialists in the field of audiology. This program supplements the State Diploma curriculum with more advanced studies in physiology, implant fitting, electrophysiology, and signal processing, in order to prepare students for the integration of hearing aids with the pharmacology of the inner ear… This program trains specialized physicians, hearing aid specialists, and speech-language pathologists to meet the needs for clinical practice and supervision in the fields of audiology and speech disorders (responsible for designing, manufacturing, selling, distributing, or maintaining diagnostic and therapeutic equipment in audiology), with career opportunities in both the public and private sectors.
SENSORY MOTOR Neuroprosthesis Master Brochure
Master's programs offered by UM
"Dynamic and Emergence of Infectious Diseases (DYNAMEID)" Program
Master's in Water – Contaminants, Water, and Health Track
The goal of this master’s program is to train multidisciplinary professionals in the field of water quality to meet the evolving needs of industry. The program draws on a wide range of skills in chemistry, microbiology, ecotoxicology, and risk assessment—all of which are essential for understanding and controlling contaminant flows to improve management.
This program is also available through an apprenticeship.
Career Opportunities
- Research Associate at a water testing laboratory
- Project Manager at environmental consulting firms specializing in chemical risk assessment
- Research Officer at Health Agencies
- Water quality services in public or private facilities
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Master's in Health – Specialization in Epidemiology, Health Data, and Biostatistics (EDSB)
To apply for this Master's 1 program, you must submit your application to the School of Medicine:
Apply for the Master's 1 program
To apply for the Master 2 program, Data Analyst track in Life Sciences, you must apply through the School of Pharmacy: