The Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences (SPS) is a three-year program that combines fundamental sciences with health sciences, training scientists for careers in the healthcare sector. The curriculum focuses on acquiring interdisciplinary scientific and technical knowledge in fields such as engineering, biology, physiology, and health prevention.

Objectives

The first year provides a general foundation with a core of scientific and medical courses, complemented by specialized courses in applied medical sciences, Health Engineering, and Health Prevention. The program offers a gradual specialization in the second and third years in one of two tracks : Health Engineering or Health Prevention.

Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as public and private healthcare institutions, medical and social care facilities, the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, consulting and auditing firms (quality, risk management), and local government.

The Bachelor’s Degree in Health Sciences is designed to support further studies at the Master’s level, with the recommended Master’s program being the Master’s in Health Engineering, offered at the Faculty.

The Master’s in Health Engineering is a two-year program focused on technologies applied to health products (medications and medical devices) and on the physiopathological study of cells, tissues, and organs.

Objectives

The goal of this Master’s program is to train professionals with a five-year higher education level (equivalent to Bac+5) who can manage product development from conception to market release, with cross-functional expertise in quality, regulatory affairs, and engineering. Professional English training is also provided in both the first and second years to enhance students' employability.

The program also prepares students for careers in research, particularly for those who wish to pursue doctoral studies.

The second year of the program (Master 2) is divided into three tracks :

• Biomedical Engineering: This track is at the intersection of biomedical sciences and engineering sciences.

• Neuromotor Engineering: This multidisciplinary track focuses on the biology, biomechanics, and physiology of human motor functions through an integrative and technological approach, applied to muscle exercise and motor disability. This track prepares students for careers in neuromotor engineering, including rehabilitation, reconditioning, and medical recovery, as well as in research and development for assistive devices and equipment. The fields of application are diverse and include scientific research, medical-surgical areas, and the fields of physical therapy, occupational therapy, dentistry, and sports industries.

• Health Engineering, Prevention, and Environment: This track develops a multidisciplinary approach with dual expertise in law and biology/health. It provides specialized legal knowledge in areas such as research and development, intellectual property, market authorization, and safety monitoring in both the industrial and institutional sectors.

The Diploma of General Training in Medical Sciences (DFGSM) is a bachelor-level degree that constitutes the first cycle of medical studies, covering the second and third years of the Medical Sciences curriculum.

These two years provide students with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills necessary for the continuation of their medical studies. The curriculum includes fundamental health sciences courses and practical internships.

Objectives

The DFGSM aims to provide students with a strong scientific foundation in physiology, human biology, pharmacology, and semiology. During these two years, students gain an in-depth understanding of the biological mechanisms and processes of health and disease. They are also introduced to medical ethics and its various applications.

Another objective of the DFGSM is to give medical students their first exposure to the hospital environment. Students complete an initial internship focused on nursing care, which provides their first contact with healthcare teams and patients. They then undertake observation internships centered on semiology, where they can observe and assimilate techniques in clinical examination, patient history-taking, communication with patients, and medical data analysis.

Throughout these two years, students also receive training in emergency care procedures and public health prevention as part of the "service sanitaire" program.

The Diploma of Advanced Training in Medical Sciences (DFASM) corresponds to the second cycle of medical studies, also known as the clinical clerkship, and is completed over three years (4th, 5th, and 6th years).

The DFASM is designed to deepen the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the first cycle, preparing students for advanced medical practice and future specialization.

Objectives

The primary objectives of the DFASM are to consolidate students’ general medical knowledge and to develop their clinical skills. The specific objectives of this training are:

• Deepening Medical Knowledge: DFASM students immerse themselves more deeply into various medical disciplines, expanding their understanding of fundamental sciences, pathophysiology, semiology, and therapeutic approaches. This comprehensive view of medicine equips them to make accurate diagnoses, create appropriate treatment plans, and deliver quality care.

• Developing Advanced Clinical Skills: DFASM students, or clinical clerks, spend half of their clerkship in clinical rotations across various hospital departments, where they apply their theoretical knowledge under the supervision of senior physicians. They learn to perform thorough clinical exams, interpret diagnostic tests, formulate diagnostic hypotheses, and propose suitable treatment plans. They also acquire skills in patient communication and multidisciplinary teamwork.

• Preparing for Future Specialization: The DFASM serves as a preparatory stage for advanced studies and specialization in a specific field of medicine. It provides students with a solid foundation to enter the third cycle of medical studies (residency) and specialize in fields such as cardiology, dermatology, pediatrics, surgery, obstetrics-gynecology, among others. The DFASM equips students to begin their specialization with comprehensive knowledge and strong clinical skills.

• Enhancing Medical and Scientific English Proficiency: Through tutorial sessions in the first year of DFASM (DFASM1) focused on preparing for critical reading and analysis of medical literature, as well as an elective course on oral practice and clinical case study, students strengthen their English proficiency. In the second year (DFASM2), a TOEIC preparation and training workshop is also offered.

At the end of their clerkship, students receive their DFASM diploma, qualifying them to enter the third cycle of medical studies. They can then pursue a residency in general medicine or other specialties, working towards the Diploma of Specialized Studies (DES) and their State Diploma of Doctor of Medicine. The residency allows them to specialize in a specific field and acquire in-depth expertise. Specialist or general practitioners may go on to work in hospitals, specialized clinics, research centers, or private practice.

The DFASM represents a crucial step in medical training, equipping students with the competencies needed to become skilled and committed physicians. It also opens exciting pathways for specialization and careers in diverse fields of medicine.