Program Overview

Master Sciences du Médicament & Produits de Santé

The Master Sciences du Médicament & Produits de Santé is a postgraduate program that aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and its related fields.

Prerequisites for Application

To be eligible for the Master 1 program, applicants must have a License (or equivalent diploma) in Life Sciences, Biology, or Chemistry. The program is selective, with a limited number of places available. The admission jury reserves the right to conduct selection interviews.

Organization and Program Structure

The program is structured into two years: Master 1 and Master 2. The first year (Master 1) consists of a common core and specific units, while the second year (Master 2) offers specialization in one of seven tracks.

Common Core (30 ECTS)

The common core includes the following units:

• R&D and Registration of Medicines
• Statistics and Scientific Watch
• Quality and Technical-Regulatory Aspects
• English
• Supervised Research Work

R&D and Registration of Medicines

This unit covers the strategies of R&D in the pharmaceutical industry, the development of medicines, and the regulatory framework.

Statistics and Scientific Watch

This unit teaches students how to define the concept of watch and its characteristics, recognize the main types of watch, and conduct an effective bibliographic search.

Quality and Technical-Regulatory Aspects

This unit introduces students to the principles of quality management, regulatory requirements, and the development of pharmaceutical products.

English

This unit aims to consolidate students' knowledge of the English language, improve their public speaking skills, and learn how to express themselves and interact in a group setting.

Supervised Research Work

This unit is variable depending on the chosen track and allows students to validate 10 ECTS.

Specific Units (30 ECTS)

The specific units depend on the chosen track and are detailed on each corresponding page.

Tracks

The program offers seven tracks:

• ERIEPS
• AQ&CQ
• Q&S
• Biologie Structurale
• Aging
• ICS-CT
• RIDMN

Each track has its own specific units and objectives, which are detailed on their respective pages.

Stage

The program includes a two-month internship (minimum one month) that allows students to validate 10 ECTS. The internship can be carried out in a pharmaceutical company or in academic research laboratories. The subject must be in line with the chosen professional track.

University Information

The program is offered by the University of Montpellier, located at 163 rue Auguste Broussonnet, 34090 Montpellier.