Program Overview

Master Sciences du Bois

The Master Sciences du Bois at the University of Montpellier is an interdisciplinary formation that spans two years, from bachelor's degree +5.

Program Description

This program approaches wood from its formation in the tree in the forest to its multiple uses, from materials to molecules, integrating economic, social, and environmental issues. It trains students for careers as executives, engineers, and researchers in wood sciences, providing proposals for development and innovation in research laboratories and companies in the forest-wood sector.

Interdisciplinarity and Innovative Pedagogy

The master's program draws on numerous disciplines: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, and Social Sciences. Particular attention is paid to transversal skills that ensure the adaptability of graduates to the professional world: project management, complex problem-solving, scientific approach, etc.

Teaching Methods

The program is based on active pedagogies:

• Learning by problems (APP)
• Case studies of companies and laboratories
• Research and Development Project
• Meetings with professionals from companies and research
• Field trips and woodwork

Accessibility and Continuing Education

The master's program is accessible through apprenticeship and continuing education. Given the major challenge of minimizing our impact on the environment, a transition is necessary, particularly in the choice of materials. Wood responds to this challenge as it is a biosourced resource, with low energy production costs, storing carbon, which can be produced locally, renewable, recyclable, and biodegradable.

Research and Development

The uses of wood are multiplying, and the wood sector is undergoing strong development. The program includes long internships in M1 and M2 and missions at the heart of the Forest-Wood sector.

Location

The University of Montpellier is located at 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet, 34090 Montpellier.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Level: Bachelor's degree +5
• Accessibility: Apprenticeship and continuing education
• Disciplines: Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Social Sciences
• Pedagogy: Active pedagogies, including problem-based learning, case studies, and projects
• Career paths: Executives, engineers, researchers in wood sciences