Learn all about the Integrator of Innovations in Industry (3I) training programme.
I. About the Programme
The PDIS Program is not an integrated preparatory class: it does not prepare for the entrance exams of engineering schools.
However, it offers an orientation pathway towards several opportunities, accessible without competitive exams, such as:
- the engineering programs of IMT schools,
- the second year of medical studies,
- or Master’s programs in the fields of engineering and health.
It is not generally permitted, except in exceptional circumstances.
No: the PDIS diploma requires the validation of the PDIS disciplinary blocks and the teaching units of the SPS Bachelor’s degree.
Mines Saint-Étienne stands out for its pioneering position at the interface of engineering and health.
It offers dual-degree programs – Pharmacist-Engineer, Doctor-Engineer, and now Dentist-Engineer – and relies on its Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering (CIS), a national and international benchmark for its innovative research.
Upon completion of the program, the student receives:
- the PDIS institutional diploma from Mines Saint-Étienne,
- the Licence in Health Sciences (L1 + L2) from Jean Monnet University.
The Preparatory and Diploma Cycle in Engineering and Health (PDIS) is a 2-year post-baccalaureate program aimed at students interested in science, health, innovation, and technology.
It offers a selective alternative to CPGE or initial medical study cycles and allows students to keep both paths open: engineering and health.
- Schools of Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT)
- Télécom Saint-Étienne
- Université Lyon 1
- Masters in Health Engineering
- Health Study Programs (Medicine, Pharmacy, Midwifery, etc.) via the SPS Bachelor’s Degree
The academic year generally begins in mid-August. Specific dates are communicated to admitted candidates upon completion of the selection process.
- Dual Opportunity: pursue an engineering degree program or enter the second year of medical studies without an entrance exam.
- Balanced and Multidisciplinary Academics: instruction in mathematics, physics, engineering sciences, biology and health, and courses in humanities, languages, and sports.
- Access to an Excellent Academic Environment, in partnership with a top-tier engineering school and medical faculty.
II. Programme and Pedagogy
- Continuous assessment,
- Semester exams,
- Projects & presentations (in S4).
The PDIS takes place over 4 semesters (S1 → S4), with:
- a common core curriculum in the first year,
- a choice between Engineering Option or Health Option in the second year.
On the Campus Santé Innovations, 4 days a week, comprising:
- the Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering of Mines Saint-Étienne,
- the Faculty of Medicine,
- near the North University Hospital.
and one day at the historic site of Mines Saint-Étienne school, at 158 cours Fauriel.
III. Admission and Funding
Yes: the objective of the program is also to prepare for entry into the Ingénieur Civil des Mines (ICM) program or other engineering schools.
| Institution | Annual Amount | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Mines Saint-Étienne | €3,600 / year | Preparatory Cycle Registration Fees |
| Université Jean Monnet | €175 / year amount set and subject to annual review by the State | Bachelor’s Degree in “Health Sciences” |
| CVEC | ~€100 | Student and Campus Life Contribution |
| Other Fees | Liability insurance Student health insurance (optional) |
Applications are submitted via Parcoursup, starting January 15 for a mid-August intake of the same year.
- Yes for ‘intermediate’ candidates.
- No for ‘top-tier candidates’, exempt from interview.
Yes:
- means-tested scholarships,
- university aid programs,
- additional aid based on individual circumstances.
Each cohort has 60 students.
A student interested in hard sciences (mathematics, physics, chemistry), biology, and the challenges of life and health.
Recommended specializations: Life and Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Physics-Chemistry.
IV. Career Opportunities and Further Studies
Yes: the SPS Bachelor’s Degree allows you to apply for:
- medicine (LAS2 / LAS3),
- health master’s degrees.
Yes: possible admission to:
- ICM Program,
- IMT Schools,
- Télécom Saint-Étienne,
- Other engineering schools, subject to application review.
This is not a selection process but rather an orientation track: the number of places offered exceeds the number of students in the cohort (60).
| Places | |
| 2nd year of Medicine | 6 |
| Mines Saint-Étienne | 25 |
| IMT Atlantique | 10 |
| IMT Mines Albi | 10 |
| IMT Mines Ales | 3 |
| Télécom Paris | 1 |
| Télécom Sud-Paris | 4 |
| IMT Nord Europe | 3 |
| Télécom Saint-Étienne | 7 |
6 places are reserved each year for PDIS students in their 2nd year of medical school (LAS2/LAS3).
V. Campus Life
Yes, and PDIS students can participate in the sports, associative, and cultural activities offered by Mines Saint-Étienne and UJM.
- University Health Library
- CROUS Food Services
- Transports en commun : Tram T1 ou T3, arrêt « Hôpital Nord » (terminus)
- Access to University Hospital & University Laboratories