Dual Degree in Health and Science

Early Rabelais Dual Track Program (starting in the second year)
- Why pursue a dual degree program early on?
This program is designed for students interested in scientific research who wish to pursue this training alongside their health-related studies.
This helps students develop an awareness of scientific issues, the analysis of articles, and critical thinking from the very beginning of their education.
It is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in industry, hospitals (MCU-PH, PU-PH), or academic laboratory research (INSERM, CNRS).
Traditional Dual Degree Program in Health Sciences: Medicine: Website
Rabelais Health and Science Dual Degree Program in Montpellier-Nîmes: Website
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Admission
Through an entrance exam administered at the beginning of the second year ofdentistry, medicine, or pharmacy.
- Admission Requirements (equivalent to those of the Bettencourt INSERM School)
The student puts together a file consisting of:
– a cover letter,
– a scientific analysis of a recent scientific article by his
Objectives
Admission to a dual degree program in Health and Research in Science.
This program is recommended for students interested in the sciences.
Procedure
- First Semester of theSecond Year of Health Studies: Admission
- 2nd and3rd years of health studies: Pursuing a Master’s 1 degree concurrently with undergraduate studies. Students choose their own “ TU ” from among those offered on the Rabelais Dual Degree Program website; classes are generally held at the Faculty of Sciences on a Thursday afternoon each week, beginning in thesecond semester of the2nd year.
The student will complete CNRS training programs as well as remedial courses in mathematics and physics. During the summer breaks of thesecond andthird years, the student will complete paid research internships in a laboratory.
- At the end of its 3rdth Each year, the student earns a equivalence Master's 1, and then has the choice between continuing their studies in health or pursuing a Master's 2.
- If a student is pursuing a Master 2 degree, they have the option of either continuing their studies toward a science Ph.D. or continuing their studies in the health sciences.
- During the program, students will have access to workshops, analyses of scientific articles, discussions, and more…

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CONTACTS
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– Director of the Rabelais Dual Degree Program: stephan.matecki@umontpellier.fr
– Administrative Coordinator: fatima.el-bechari@umontpellier.fr
– Head of Dentistry: christophe.hirtz@umontpellier.fr
– Administrative Coordinator, Dentistry: corinne.robert@umontpellier.fr
Student Advisor: