Target Audience
Medical students in France or internationally wishing to develop engineering science skills to support the technological evolution of medical practice.
Prerequisites
Validation of the PASS or LAS with a scientific major.
The Programme, Step by Step
The programme runs over 4 years, combining distance learning and on-campus teaching at Mines Saint-Étienne.
1. Health-Engineering preparatory programme (2 years, remote) in parallel with the 2nd and 3rd years of medical studies.
2. Integration into the ICM programme (2 years) in Saint-Étienne, with a 2-year break after the 3rd year of medical studies.
3. After the ICM diploma: resumption of medical studies.
The health–engineering preparatory programme
Lasting 2 years, it is delivered through distance learning via a series of 7 micro-credentials in mathematics, physics, and computer science.
Each micro-credential represents approximately 30 hours (1 ECTS credit), i.e., a pace of 3 to 4 hours per week over one and a half to two months.
Year 1: Python Programming · Thermodynamics · Linear Algebra · Statistics
Year 2: Mathematics for Physics · Mechanics · Fundamentals of Big Data
Validation
- Each micro-credential is assessed by an exam taken online via a dedicated proctoring tool (grade ≥ 10/20 to obtain the secure digital badge).
- Obtaining all 7 micro-credentials is required to apply to the ICM cycle.
- The micro-credentials obtained can be used to showcase skills even if the full programme is not validated.
- Passing the first-year exams is a condition for progressing to the second year of the preparatory programme.
Cost
€100 per micro-certification, totaling €700 for the complete preparatory program.
Admissions & Calendar
Step 1 — Application to the preparatory program (April → end of August)
Application is possible for the full pathway or for a single micro-credential.
Application file: CV · cover letter · transcripts (Baccalaureate and 1st year of medical studies).
Step 2 — Application for eligibility for the ICM cycle (April, in 2A)
Successful completion of the preparatory program is required (obtaining the 7 micro-credentials).
Application file to be completed in April: selection of ICM courses, transcripts from medical studies.
Eligibility is based on academic excellence and the coherence of the professional project, assessed from the application file.
Successful completion of the preparatory program is necessary but not sufficient.
Step 3 — Admission to the ICM cycle
Video-conference interview in May/June before a panel.
Presentation of the professional project linked to the ICM pathway.
Issuance of a summary certificate of the micro-credentials obtained for admitted students.
Career Opportunities
The dual medical-engineering degree prepares students for two main career paths:
- biomedical science researcher: designing and testing innovative medical devices;
- medical technology entrepreneur: creating start-ups using AI, virtual reality, or connected objects to improve patient diagnosis and monitoring.
Testimonials
Presentation of the Dual Medical-Engineering Programme
Student testimonial
Why Choose Mines Saint-Étienne?
An environment of excellence at the crossroads of medicine and engineering.
- A recognized leading engineering school for its strong ties with the medical and hospital world.
- A unique health-engineering ecosystem, supported by the Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering (CIS) and its research laboratories.
- Expertise in technological and digital innovation, at the heart of tomorrow’s health challenges.
- A network of alumni and industrial partners active in the fields of medical devices, clinical research, and digital technologies.
- Personalized support from application to resuming medical studies, provided by research professors and educational engineers.
Key Strengths
- A prestigious, bicentennial engineering school, a leader in health-engineering double degrees for 25 years.
- Engineering programme integrated into the medical curriculum, completed over two years following a gap year after the 3rd year of medical studies.
- World-class health research environment with the Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering (CIS).
- Personalised track in the 2nd and 3rd years of the ICM cycle, tailored to each student’s professional project.
- Training aligned with the scientific, societal, and industrial needs of future healthcare.
- Opportunities for international and industry experience lasting several months.
- Extensive alumni network.
FAQ
Is the preparatory programme compatible with my medical studies?
Yes: 2 years remote, approximately 3 hrs/week, with certifying exams.
Why a 2-year break after the 3rd year?
To complete the 2 years of the ICM programme in Saint-Étienne, then resume your medical studies after graduation.
What are the key admission steps and dates?
Preparatory application file April → end of August, ICM eligibility in April (in Year 2 of preparatory programme), panel in June.
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Contacts
Head of Health and Engineering Dual Degrees