Program Overview

Program Overview

The Master 2 MuSkLE pathway is an International Excellence Program that focuses on the musculoskeletal system, from the molecular to the integrative level. This program is part of the Graduate+ initiative and is taught exclusively in English.

Program Description

The program covers the field of teaching of Musculo-Skeletal system from the molecular to the integrative level, with a principal field in Musculo-Skeletal system and secondary fields in Biomechanics, Physiology, Biology, Sport sciences, Health, and Kinesiology. Students can choose 5 teaching units from a pool of 19, allowing for individualized training according to their research field. The program also includes a 10-month internship in full immersion in one of the 18 research teams of the MuSkLE consortium.

Potential Students and Prerequisites

The program is designed for students who have obtained a Master's degree in a field related to the musculoskeletal system, such as Biology, Biomechanics, Health, Kinesiology, Medicine, Physiology, or Sport sciences. The major requirements for admission include:

• 1 year of Master obtained before July 2025 in a related field
• Excellence of the academic background
• Internship experiences and technical skills in research
• High motivation

Program Structure

The program is a Master 2 level program, and graduates can obtain one of three mentions of Master, depending on their academic history and study field:

• Integrative Biology and Physiology (BIP)
• Training and Optimization of Sports Performance (EOPS)
• Mechanics (Mecanique)

Responsibilities

The program is managed by:

• PIALOUX VINCENT
• JEROME LAFONT
• CHRINISTINE BERTHIER

Contact and Support

The program is supported by the UFR Biosciences (Biologie, Biochimie) and the Scolaritť BIOSCIENCES.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Biologie - Biochimie
• Mťcanique
• Mťdecine
• Paramťdical - Rťadaptation
• Sciences du sport

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction for the program is English.

Duration

The program duration is not specified in semesters.

Graduate+ Initiative

The program is part of the Graduate+ initiative, which provides several grants for internships and scholarships (up to 10 months for international students) for short-listed students.