BioMechanics
BioMechanics (BioMECH)
BioMECHANICS – M2
The BioMECHANICS (BioMECH) track offers in-depth expertise and essential tools to understand and tackle biomedical challenges using principles of mechanics. This program integrates recent and upcoming advancements in biomechanics, designed to offer innovative solutions to pressing health issues and respond to industry needs. Through a combination of lectures, team projects, case studies, and invited talks by both academic and industry experts, students gain knowledge in a stimulating, multidisciplinary environment. The BioMECH program emphasizes translational learning, guiding students from foundational science and modeling to clinical application, in close collaboration with clinicians.
BioMECH equips engineers and healthcare professionals with the skills to engage in research and development (R&D) in biomechanics. Students learn to: Address specific biomedical challenges, Conduct innovative, ethical, and rigorous research, Collaborate across fields at the intersection of mechanics, materials, and biomedicine.
Program Structure
A core curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of biomechanics fundamentals and methods. Additionally, students choose one of two specialized tracks: Engineering Science (EngSci) or Health Science (HealthSci).
The HealthSci track offers a part-time, flexible program for clinicians, which can be completed over one or two years. Courses are held in person at ENSAM every Thursday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, beginning in early November. The format is compatible with part-time professional activities, provided students attend classes on Thursdays and allocate sufficient time for experimental research.
Program Overview for Both Tracks
The first semester starts with an integration week composed of:
- A general kickoff meeting that gives a condensed overview of the Master program.
- An individual meeting with one member of the BioMECH pedagogic team.
- 3 orientation days (team building, student organization, outdoor walking rally, Skills workshop, Pitch workshop, Mock interviews)
The courses will then take place on a weekly basis. The students undertake a scientific thinking module and courses to the value of 30 ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer Scale). Student choices need to be approved by their academic tutor.
Engineering Science subtrack
Semester 3 Engineering Science subtrack
Mandatory courses
3 ECTS to be picked among
3/6 ECTS to be picked among
12/15 ECTS to be picked among
One course (3 or 6 ECTS) in another Master (subject to Master chairs’ authorizations)
Optional course
Semester 4 Engineering Science subtrack
Mandatory courses
NB. No schedule or syllabus will be provided before the kick-off meeting. You must know that it is a full-time program though.
As far as the non mandatory courses are concerned, the students’ choices will have to be discussed with the track chairs and will be finalized during the interdisciplinary week, taking the student’s personal background and interests into consideration. It will then be validated in a co-signed contract of study.
The courses students will eventually attend will also depend on actual availability: some courses might not open because of an insufficient number of attendees, while others may have a limited capacity and not be able to offer a seat to all.
As indicated, a course may be offered to BME Paris students outside the track which supports it. In such cases, priority will be given to students enrolled in the supporting track.
Students enrolled in other Arts et Métiers, Université Paris Cité or Université PSL programs may also attend a BME Paris course, provided that:
- their respective program chairs support their application
- the course is not already full
- the relevant BME Paris chairs accept their applications which must include a CV and a motivation letter
Health Science subtrack
NB. No schedule or syllabus will be provided before the kick-off meeting. You must know that it is a full-time program though.
Semester 3 Health Science subtrack
Mandatory courses
Semester 4 Health Science subtrack
Mandatory courses
