Study programme 2025-2026Français
External Training
Programme component of Master's in Biomedical Sciences (MONS) (day schedule)Faculty of Medicine, Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UM-M2-BIOMED-008-MCompulsory UEBURTEA CarmenM108 - Chimie générale, organique et biomédicale
  • BURTEA Carmen

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Anglais, Français
Anglais, Français00360002121.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
M-DOYM-035External Training0036000Q2100.00%

Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Scientific skills
    • Implement and independently carry out an experimental approach, validate a model by comparing its predications with experimental results, assess the limitations of the model's validity, and identify sources or error.
    • In response to situations and aware of the methodological limitations: - Use common techniques of biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, studies of tissues and organs (i.e. link a macroscopic phenomenon to microscopic processes). - Use an experimental device in a biological model, know and use the concepts and techniques of animal physiology.
    • Use acquisition and data analysis software specific to biomedical sciences
    • Be familiar with biomedical science research tools, including bioinformatics tools.
    • Use the main measuring instruments and identify sources of error.
    • Appropriately select measuring instruments, analyse and process the signal obtained
    • Use basic mathematical tools
    • Master the statistical tools for life sciences
    • Be a responsible researcher: - Know how to base their reasoning on data obtained from scientific literature. - Know how to integrate an ethical dimension in their reasoning. - Be loyal (to the facts, to the team, and to intellectual property). - Do not tamper with results. - Do not exploit the work of others. - Demonstrate experimental rigor.
  • Professional integration skills
    • Invest their knowledge and skills in professional scenarios
    • Network, and use digital communication and collaboration tools
    • In the digital age, be responsible for the mastery of their digital identity, and respect the rules on privacy and intellectual property
    • Work in teams in different contexts including with people from different disciplines, integrate, fit in, collaborate, communicate and report
    • Be in a hierarchical and professional environment, identify their skills and follow procedures, legislation, standards, among other security and safety measures
    • Be accountable for their actions and practices in decision-making regarding humans, biodiversity, the environment and society
    • Be aware of ethical issues and apply ethical codes specific to life sciences in their behaviour
    • Be introduced to the process of production, distribution and exploitation of knowledge
    • Work independently: - Get organised, manage time and priorities, assess themself. - Master assessment methods. - Continue learning individually, prepare to educate themselves throughout life. - Demonstrate abstract thinking. - Be introduced to project management. - Show initiative.
    • Demonstrate their ability to research, analyse and synthesise: - Research, analyse, use different sources of information and materials related to biomedical sciences, format them to draw up a summarised document, produced and broadcast them on digital media. - Carry out a study, identify and raise an issue in a predefined context, build and develop an argument, interpret the data and results, develop an overview, and propose extensions. - Question themselves, think critically, debate, and defend their ideas.
    • Master written and oral scientific expression. Be independent in writing and show that they can communicate their thoughts, reason and organise their knowledge
    • Make a presentation illustrating arguments adapted to the object, the circumstances and the public: speak in public
    • Master scientific English: - Present scientific results, orally and in writing. - Answer scientific questions in English

Learning Outcomes of UE

The students perform a compulsory internship of 3 months within a company or an external laboratory.
The objective is to enable them to better explore the research and professional environment.

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

External laboratory internship of a minimum 3 months duration.

Prior Experience

Experimental training in biomedical sciences (UM-M1-BIOMFA-024-M) for the Master's in Biomedical Sciences, Research Focus
Experimental Work in Neuroscience (UM-M1-BIOMFS-003-M) for the Master's in Biomedical Sciences, Specialist Focus on Neuroscience

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
M-DOYM-035
  • Stages et activités d'intégration professionnelle

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
M-DOYM-035
  • Face-to-face

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
M-DOYM-035Not applicable

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
M-DOYM-035Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
M-DOYM-035Not applicable

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
M-DOYM-035Authorized

Term 2 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q2 assessment
M-DOYM-035
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face
  • Practical exam - Face-to-face

Term 2 Assessment - comments

AATerm 2 Assessment - comments
M-DOYM-035The evaluation is based on:
- 1 external supervisor (the internship director)
- 1 examiner from the Faculty of Medicine or external (the choice of the examiner is not related to the Master thesis)
- a report written in French or in English
- an oral presentation in French or in English: 10 minutes, 5 minutes of questions
Evaluation: 30% for the supervisor, 50% for the examiner, 20% for the Jury
 

Term 3 Assessment - type

AAType(s) and mode(s) of Q3 assessment
M-DOYM-035
  • Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
  • Oral presentation - Face-to-face

Term 3 Assessment - comments

AATerm 3 Assessment - comments
M-DOYM-035Idem Q2
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de dernière mise à jour de la fiche ECTS par l'enseignant : 21/05/2025
Date de dernière génération automatique de la page : 14/03/2026
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