History
1991, creation of the IUP
Dean Jean-Louis Chanal, convinced of the great value of the IUP (Institut Universitaire Professionnalisé) programs newly created by the Ministry of National Education, established the Montpellier IUP "Health Engineering" program at the Faculty of Pharmacy. Classes began in September of the same year. The IUP offers a three-year program, from bac+2 to bac+4. The concept was innovative, and the Montpellier program aimed to broaden the scope of training beyond simple pharmacy: in addition to medicine and clinical research, the concept of "health" would include the environment, health, radiotherapy and radiation protection, polymers of therapeutic interest, and cosmetology. From the outset, the program includes long-term internships (6 months) in the third year and has secured strong support from the pharmaceutical industry, thanks to the participation of the SNIP (Syndicat National des Industries Pharmaceutiques) and major groups such as SANOFI and Pierre Fabre, through the improvement council and teaching.
1997, creation of the DRT
The D.R.T. (Diplôme de Recherche Technologique) was a postgraduate degree offered by universities that represented the culmination of the technological track for students wishing to pursue a career in research and development. The Faculty of Pharmacy in Montpellier, which pioneered the creation of its IUP (University Institute of Professional Studies) "Health Engineering" in 1991, did so again by setting up the corresponding D.R.T., which is its natural extension. This DRT, initially maintained as part of the "LMD" reform, represented an interesting alternative for those who wanted to immediately acquire real industrial experience (18 months of internship) while preparing for a "bac + 5" degree. The DRT did not survive the European harmonization of studies (LMD), and the last class graduated in September 2009. Around 100 students obtained the DRT, which offered an exceptional rate of entry into the profession. In its final years, the DRT operated as an apprenticeship program, and students benefited from training in project management and quality management, which currently constitutes two TU the core curriculum in the M2 program.
Creation of DESS (postgraduate degrees)
Creation of the DESS (postgraduate diploma) programs in "Project Management" and "Data Management" (clinical database management). At the suggestion of the development council, whose industrial members kept the IUP constantly informed about emerging professions in the health sector, these two DESS programs were created, providing a coherent continuation of studies at the IUP and leading to the five-year degree level required to obtain a management position in the industry. When the LMD system was introduced, these DESS programs, which had proven their worth, were logically transformed into options for the Master 2 in Health Engineering.
2001, celebration of the 10th anniversary of the IUP
On October 25, 2001, all the university authorities were present, but the people all the students were most eagerly awaiting were, of course, the two prestigious guests from the pharmaceutical industry: Jean-Jacques BERTRAND, President of the National Union of the Pharmaceutical Industry, President of AVENTIS PASTEUR, and Deputy CEO of AVENTIS PHARMA, and Jean-François DEHECQ, Chairman and CEO of SANOFI-SYNTHELABO and President of the European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations. The 2001 graduates of the IUP and DESS received their diplomas from all the distinguished guests. Our colleagues from the Fachhochschule in Giessen also made the trip to mark the awarding of dual diplomas to German and French students.
This celebration was an opportunity to award an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier 1 to Professor H.J. DE JONG, Professor at Leiden University (Netherlands), Director of International Scientific Relations at the SERVIER International Research Institute, and Chairman of the IUP's Development Council since its creation. It was under his chairmanship that this council was able to bring the IUP and the pharmaceutical industry into alignment and take the right turns at the right time.
DRT can be learned through apprenticeship.
2003, Bicentennial of the Faculty of Pharmacy
October 14 to 17, 2003, celebration of the bicentennial of the Faculty of Pharmacy: naturally, the IUP Health Engineering participated in the festivities.
2005, the IUP enters the LMD system
At the start of the 2005 academic year, the IUP joined the LMD system. This was a major event in the life of the institution, and everything on this website stems from it: we will therefore not go into further detail here. Let us simply recall a few consequences: the end of the IUP as such (without abandoning any of its specifications, which has allowed it to retain all the qualities of the curriculum), the transformation of DESS degrees into M2 degrees, the addition of new courses alongside the two former DESS degrees, and the foreseeable end of the DRT.
2006, the master's degree in apprenticeship
Starting in the 2006 academic year, the master's degree can be completed through an apprenticeship program. The apprenticeship program proved to be extremely beneficial for the DRT, and the M2 was organized in such a way that it could be completed through an apprenticeship. Each year, 20-25 M2 students take advantage of this option.
2010, collaboration between UM1 and UM2
To increase collaboration between UM1 and UM2 on the "Health Engineering" project, the first semester of L2 (S3) is now largely taught at UM2. Students then attend the Faculty of Pharmacy full-time for semester 4.
2011, Ingénierie de la Santé celebrates its 20th anniversary
On October 14-15, 2011, the IUP "Health Engineering" celebrated its 20th anniversary:
-Friday: professional seminar, followed at 6 p.m. by a public lecture (health and well-being);
-Saturday: lectures, alumni meeting, and discussion on the organization of the network;
-Saturday evening: alumni night, with some of their teachers
2012, founding member of the REMIS network
In 2012, IS Montpellier was a founding member of the REMIS network (network of management and health engineering schools). The IDEFI REMIS (Initiatives D'Excellence en Formations Innovantes) excellence project ran from 2012 to 2019. The innovative teaching methods and training courses offered by IDEFI-REMIS, which were designed to closely reflect the realities of the professional world, reached a wide audience of students, employees, people undergoing professional retraining, and job seekers. These methods and training courses are intended to be read by both these audiences and employers.
REMIS has made it possible to:
- the implementation of innovative methods for training design
- the creation, implementation, and development of the SIMLAB concept;
- the development of international partnerships and networks
- improving the employability of graduates
2016, ISO9001/2008 certification
The "Health Engineering" program in Montpellier obtained ISO9001/2008 certification in February 2016. ISO9001/2008 certification in February 2016.
2017, ISO9001/2015 certification
The "Health Engineering" program in Montpellier obtained ISO9001/2015 certification in March 2017. ISO9001/2015 certification in March 2017.
2020, the M1 apprenticeship
Until now, only the M2 could be done as an apprenticeship. Now, it is also possible for the M1!
2021, Health Engineering celebrates its 30th anniversary
This celebration was held in 2022 due to COVID. A symposium was organized, consisting of a day of oral presentations by graduates from different programs. Roundtable discussions followed the presentations.
Download the detailed program.