Program Overview

Program Overview

The M2 Innovations technologiques santé et cognition (TeSC) is a master's program offered by the University of Lyon 1. This program is specifically designed to form researchers who can evaluate the effectiveness of tools used in rehabilitation and health, utilizing new technologies such as artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and robotics.

Program Description

The TeCS program is a multidisciplinary formation at the interface of rehabilitation, neuroscience, neuro-rehabilitation, psychology, and health. The objective is to respond to the new need for research in rehabilitation and health by forming individuals who can assess the effectiveness of evaluation and remediation tools using new technologies.

Organization

The Master 2 program is constituted by:

• A common core for the three paths (HSCo, Rehab, Tecs): UE 1 to 5, Semester 3
• Specific UE for each path: UE 6 to 10, Semester 3
• A UE stage organized by each path: UE11, Semester 4

Competences Attested

The program attests to methodological research competences, with skills in technological innovations.

Further Studies

The program prepares students for research and teaching careers.

Evaluation Modalities

The TeCS path is primarily evaluated based on dossiers and oral presentations.

Target Audience

The program is open to all students holding an M1 (or equivalent). It is primarily aimed at students who have validated the M1 Health of the ISTR, as well as students with an M1 related to the objectives of the master.

Access Modalities

To apply for the M2 Health, candidates must submit a dossier. The application period for 2025 is from March 1, 2025, to May 1, 2025. Dossiers are studied by the pedagogical commission of the Master Health between May and June.

Program Responsibilities

The program is under the responsibility of:

• Fabien Perrin
• Xavier Urbain

University Component Responsible for the Program

The program is managed by the Institute of Science and Technology of Rehabilitation (ISTR).

List of Teaching Units (UE)

The program includes:

• Year 1
• Year 2

Indicators and Statistics

Statistical surveys are conducted by the Statistical Support Pole for Steering Training and Student Life.

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is French.

Duration

The program lasts 4 semesters.

Location

The program is primarily taught on the following sites:

• Lyon Est (Lyon 8th) - Rockefeller campus
• Lyon Est (Lyon 8th) - La Buire campus

Disciplinary Sectors Concerned

The program involves the following disciplinary sectors:

• Biology - Biochemistry
• Medicine
• Paramedical - Rehabilitation
• Engineering Sciences
• Human and Social Sciences

Update Date

The program information was last updated on December 15, 2025.