Master of Science in Engineering BMED – Programme: biomaterials, biomechanics, nanomedicine

An intensive course in biomechanics, biomaterials, nanomedicine, and biomedical technologies

The Master of Science in Engineering in Health Engineering (BMED) is a highly specialized one-year programme (M2), taught in English, which provides the scientific and methodological background necessary to conduct Research and Development (R&D) projects in the healthcare industries.

The programme is structured around fundamental courses, advanced teachings, laboratory projects, and a long final internship.

Programme Structure

The programme is structured into two academic semesters complemented by a long-term research immersion period.

Semester	Period	Main Content	Objective
Semester 3	September – February	Advanced thematic modules (Theory, Practical Work, Projects) in Bioengineering, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, and Physiology.	Acquisition of dual expertise in Engineering / Life Sciences (60 ECTS).
Semester 4	March – August	Final Internship (6 months) focused on Research.	Practical application of knowledge, preparation for PhD or R&D.

Academic semester: scientific and technical courses

The programme covers the fundamental areas of bioengineering, with the possibility to customize your path through in-depth and elective choices.

1. Bioengineering

Objectives

Acquire essential biological foundations to understand the functioning of living systems and interactions with medical devices.

Content

Introduction to biology
Cellular and tissue physiology
Technologies and tools for biomedical diagnostics

2. Biomechanics

Objectives

Analyze the mechanical behavior of tissues, develop biomechanical models, and understand biological adaptation mechanisms.

Content

Biomechanics of movement
Mechanical stresses on tissues
Biomechanical analysis and modeling

3. Biomaterials

Objectives

Understand the materials used in medicine, their biological interactions, and their applications in implantable devices.

Content

Metallic, polymeric, ceramic materials
Biofunctionality, biocompatibility
Material / tissue interfaces

4. Nanomedicine and Nanotoxicity

Objectives

Explore nanotechnologies applied to medicine, the design of therapeutic nanosystems, and the evaluation of their risks.

Content

Nanoparticles for diagnosis and therapy
Nanotoxicity: mechanisms, evaluation, regulation
Applications in imaging and therapeutic vectorization

5. Advanced Courses (Elective)

Students can further specialize in one of the following areas:

Advanced Biomechanics
Advanced Biomaterials

6. Elective Courses

These modules allow for broadening skills towards emerging or transdisciplinary themes:

Mechanobiology (biological responses to mechanical stresses)
Neuromuscular physiology in exercise
Biomechanics – Performance
Human / Material / Environment Interface
Nanotracer & nuclear imaging
Autonomic nervous system
Exercise, aging & health
Child physiology

Projects and Laboratory Immersion

Learning is characterized by strong practical involvement, essential for R&D.

Master of Science in Engineering Project in Laboratory (Semester 3)

A one-semester research project conducted within a partner Research Unit (SalnBioSE, LIMOS, LGF, CMP, etc.). This project provides a first concrete and applied immersion of knowledge.

Final Internship (Semester 4): 6 months

In a research laboratory, in the R&D departments of large companies (MedTech) or in startups. The internship must be research-oriented and constitutes the culmination of the training.

Research Environment

The Master of Science in Engineering BMED is supported by renowned Research Units, guaranteeing the excellence and relevance of the courses:

Research Units
SalnBioSE (UMR INSERM 1059), LIMOS (UMR CNRS 6158), LGF (UMR CNRS-EMSE 5703).
Expertise
The teaching benefits from the expertise of centers such as the CMP (Centre for Microelectronics in Provence) in areas such as bioelectronics and hospital logistics engineering.
Research Themes
Tissue biomechanics, Cardiovascular bioengineering, Bioceramics for bone tissue engineering, Modeling and optimization of healthcare systems (hospital logistics).

A programme designed for research and innovation

Thanks to its strong scientific component, its research orientation, and its largely internationalized teaching, the Master of Science in Engineering BMED constitutes an excellent springboard: