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Registration will be conducted primarily online.
Here you will find the dates for the application periods for the various programs and academic years, as well as the different steps in the application process.
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at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine!
Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus, Flahault Campus, and Nîmes Campus
Find all the information you need about enrolling in the PASS (SpecificHealthCarePathway) program in Montpellier and Nîmes here.
If, with just a few days left before the Parcoursup application deadline, you're still undecided between PASS and LAS, you can check out our dedicated page here.
⚠️ Summer closure: July 18 through August 23, 2026
→ No case processing or assistance will be available during this period
Registration dates
Parcoursup
✔ Includes candidates in the supplementary phase
DAP Procedure
The Registrar's Office will send you information about the procedure.
No registrations or late arrival exemptions will be accepted after August 31.
Back to school!
Back-to-School Meeting : Monday, August 31, for all three campuses at 8:30 a.m. Attendance is mandatory.
This meeting will be open to registered participants only
Classes begin : Tuesday, September 1
The campus, ADV teaching site, Flahault, or Nîmes
The ADV, Flahault, and Nîmes training centers
You have been admitted through Parcoursup to the Nîmes, you will be automatically enrolled at the Nîmes CarémeauCampus.
You have been admitted through Parcoursup to the Montpellier, you will be automatically enrolled at the campus where the program is offered, namely:
Flahault Campus for the following tracks: Mechanical Engineering, Physics/Chemistry, Psychology, Life and Earth Sciences
ADV Campus for the following tracks: Chemistry, Law, Mathematics, MIASHS, Physics, Economics, EEA.
List of documents to be submitted with the application
Some of these documents are forms that can be filled out online. If your software version does not allow you to fill them out, please print them, fill them out by hand, and scan them.
Required documents for applying to the Medicine, Midwifery, Dentistry, and Pharmacy (MMOP) program
Information documents to read carefully
To request a tuition refund due to a change in circumstances (CROUS or government scholarship recipient, apprentice, ward of the state), click here.
To request cancellation of your registration (deadline: October 1), click here.
Contacts
Contact information for the various registration offices by campus
For any inquiries, please provide as much information as possible so we can resolve your issue as quickly as possible: Last Name, First Name, Parcoursup ID (authorization attached) or other admission application, and a full screenshot of the error.
Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus
641 Doyen Gaston Giraud Avenue
34090 Montpellier
Contact
Flahault Campus
15 Charles Flahault Avenue
34093 Montpellier Cedex 5
Contact
Nîmes Campus
186 Chemin du Carreau de Lanes
30908 Nîmes
Contact
Cancellation of Registration
Registration fees
Online payment required: €178
For the 2026–2027 academic year, the Board of Trustees of the University of Montpellier voted to extend the partial exemption from differential tuition fees.
➡️ Tuition fees are now the same as those for domestic and European students: €178
Students receiving scholarships are exempt from tuition fees, provided they submit:
DON'T MISS OUT ON
Tutoring helps students succeed in their first year of health studies. To this end, student tutors regularly offer review sessions to help you prepare as effectively as possible for the demands of the first year.
Don’t miss out on this valuable support throughout the year! Tutoring services are available at all three PASS campuses:
To help you get ready for the new school year with peace of mind, our tutors have put together a back-to-school prep courseat the end of August.
On some Fridays before 10 a.m., updates to the registration software may cause the registration applications to be temporarily unavailable.
Please wait and try again after 10 a.m.
If you are experiencing a problem, please contact us using the form below and provide as much information as possible about the issue.
The courses offered at all three campuses are exactly the same and are broadcast live in the lecture halls at each location. Learn more about our three campuses in Montpellier and Nîmes below.
Montpellier
The Flahault Campus, part of the School of Pharmacy: a welcoming campus located in the heart of the university district, just a stone’s throw from the CROUS student housing and all amenities.
Montpellier
The Arnaud de Villeneuve Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine, Montpellier campus: a modern campus located near the Occitanie tram stop, close to the Veyrassi sports facilities.
Nîmes
The Nîmes Carémeau Campus, part of the Faculty of Medicine’s Nîmes campus: a welcoming campus, a tree-lined work environment, and a city steeped in history!
FIRST YEAR OF HEALTH STUDIES
The University of Montpellier’s Health Sciences Tutoring Program brings together three free student organizations to help students succeed in their first year of health sciences studies. To this end, student “tutors” based at three locations (Nîmes Medicine, Montpellier Medicine, and Pharmacy) regularly offer review sessions to help you best prepare for the demands of your first year. On this page, you’ll find a detailed overview of the tutoring associations, their activities, and the pre-semester workshop taking place from August 19 to 31!
If you’d like to sign up, visit the ASTM, TSN, and ATP tutoring pages.
Montpellier – Flahaut
The ATP, based at the Faculty of Pharmacy, has been working with first-year students for years to support and assist them by ensuring equal opportunities and high-quality academic guidance. It is made up ofsecond-,third-, andfourth-year pharmacy students. We are responsible for PASS students at our campus, as well as LAS students from the Faculties of Law, Economics, and Sports Science (STAPS) in Montpellier, and law students from the Faculty of Perpignan and its branch in Narbonne.
Montpellier – ADV
Located on the Arnaud de Villeneuve campus (new School of Medicine), the Montpellier Health Tutoring Association brings together students from 2, 2nd, 3, and4th-year students in medicine, midwifery, and dentistry. Committed to both equal opportunities in academic support and student well-being, we are responsible for the PASS programs at our campus, as well as the LAS programs in the Faculty of Sciences (SVSE and PCSI), the Paul Valéry campus (CMAM, Classical Literature, EPF, Psychology, and MIASHS), and the Biology branch in Mayotte.
Nîmes – Carémeau
The TSN is the tutoring association at the Montpellier Faculty of Medicine, operating out of the Nîmes branch. We bring togethersecond- andthird-year medical and midwifery students. Our goal is to maximize equal opportunity in access to health studies and to offer students academic support as well as well-being support. We will support PASS students at our location, as well as LAS students from the Nîmes Faculty (Psychology, Biology and Environment, and Law) and the Perpignan Faculty (Mathematics and Life and Earth Sciences).
Montpellier Association of Pharmacy Tutors – ATP
ATP_UM
@atp_um
Health Tutoring in Montpellier
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@tutoratsantemtp
Health Tutoring in Nîmes
Health Tutoring in Nîmes
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Considered essential by nearly 96% of our students, the pre-semester orientation is organized by the academic advising offices in August to help incoming PASS students start the semester with confidence!
Studying health sciences also gives you the chance to be part of a very active student life!
Discover all the other student organizations in the Faculty now by clicking the button below!
Undergraduate and graduate programs
Find all the information you need about enrolling in the medical program (from DFSGM2 to DFASM3) here.
If your vaccination series is incomplete and you are unable to provide a certificate, your registration will be processed, but your file will remain incomplete until you provide this document, and you will not have access to your enrollment certificate.
DFGSM2
Back-to-school meeting:
Start of classes: (see ENT).
DFGSM3
Back-to-school meeting:
Start of classes: (see ENT).
DFASM1,2,3: Classes and internship begin on September 1,
Some of these documents are forms that can be filled out online. If your software version does not allow you to fill them out, please print them, fill them out by hand, and scan them.
To request a tuition refund due to a change in circumstances (CROUS or government scholarship recipient, apprentice, ward of the state), click here.
To request cancellation of your registration (deadline: October 1), click here.
Studying health sciences also gives you the chance to be part of a very active student life!
Discover all the student organizations at the Faculty now by clicking the button below!
Find all the information you need about enrolling in the midwifery program (from DFSGMa2 to DFASMa2) here.
If your vaccination series is incomplete and you are unable to provide a certificate, your registration will be processed, but your file will remain incomplete until you provide this document, and you will not have access to your enrollment certificate.
Maieutics Montpellier
Back-to-school meeting: Monday, September 1, in the morning
Classes begin: Monday, September 1, in the afternoon
Maieutics Nîmes
Back-to-School Meeting: DFGSMa3 and DFASMa1, Nîmes
Monday, September 1: Morning and start of classes in the afternoon
Back-to-School Meeting: DGSMa2 and DFASMa2 Nîmes
Monday, September 1, in the afternoon; classes begin on September 2
Some of these documents are forms that can be filled out online. If your software version does not allow you to fill them out, please print them, fill them out by hand, and then scan them.
To request a tuition refund due to a change in circumstances (CROUS or government scholarship recipient, apprentice, ward of the state), click here.
To request cancellation of your registration (deadline: October 1), click here.
Studying health sciences also gives you the chance to be part of a very active student life!
Discover all the student organizations at the Faculty now by clicking the button below!
Speech Therapy, Orthoptics, Psychomotor Therapy
Find all the information about registration here.
Some of these documents are forms that can be filled out online. If your software version does not allow you to fill them out, please print them, fill them out by hand, and scan them.
To request a tuition refund due to a change in circumstances (CROUS or government scholarship recipient, apprentice, ward of the state), click here.
To request cancellation of your registration (deadline: October 1), click here.
Back-to-school meeting for all programs on September 1
Classes begin for all programs on September 1
Studying health sciences also gives you the chance to be part of a very active student life!
Discover all the student organizations at the Faculty now by clicking the button below!
HEALTH AND BIOLOGY-HEALTH
Find all the information you need about applying to the Master’s programs in Health and Biology-Health offered by the Faculty of Medicine here
To request a tuition refund due to a change in circumstances (CROUS or government scholarship recipient, apprentice, ward of the state), click here.
To request cancellation of your registration (deadline: October 1), click here.
ABOUT REGISTRATION
Online registration
How do I log in to the “Primoweb” app when registering for the first time at the University of Marseille?
Please have your username (Parcoursup, eCandidat, or MonMaster)—which must be 10 characters long—your date of birth, and the email address you provided on the application platform ready.
You can find the necessary information on the home page of the registration app.
I went through the Parcoursup, MonMaster, or eCandidat process .How do I log in to the registration application? Or I’m getting a message saying “Unknown user.” What should I do?
Check the following points or log in using the correct credentials:
How do I log in to the “Réins web” app to re-enroll at UM?
First, log in to your UM IT account (ENT).
Then, click on the corresponding icon.
When I log in to the app, nothing happens. What should I do?
You likely have a pop-up blocker issue (in your browser settings or via an ad-blocking extension).
You’ll need to disable the pop-up blocker to sign up. We also recommend clearing your browser history.
I was enrolled at UM in a previous academic year but not for the 2023–2024 academic year. I’m unable to re-enroll online. What should I do?
You should contact the registration office of your faculty (UFR) , which will provide you with the enrollment procedures.
Payment of registration fees
Tuition fees are set by ministerial decree. They cover the cost of the degree and access to the University Library.
Details of the fees paid upon registration are listed:
Please note: These documents are issued only once the administrative registration process is complete (payment + verification of all supporting documents).
What payment methods are available?
For online registration, payment must be made by credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
For on-site registration, you may pay by Visa or MasterCard credit card, or by check made payable to the University of Montpellier’s Accounting Officer.
For payment by bank transfer: contact your faculty (UFR) for instructions.
Registration will only be processed upon receipt of payment. The registration office does not accept cash payments.
Can I delay the processing of my check payment?
No. Registration payments are processed daily in accordance with current regulations. If you anticipate having difficulty making a payment, please do not hesitate to contact the registration coordinator.
I don’t have a way to pay. Can someone else pay the registration fee for me?
Yes. However, please make sure the third party is able to pay so that you don’t end up with an unpaid balance with the university.
Is it possible to pay in installments? Yes , for enrollment in a national degree program and only for online payments. Payment in three installments is available for amounts of €100 or more. The first installment must be paid by credit card at the time of online enrollment. At the same time, the other two installments will be set up for automatic debit authorization. This payment method is not available if your credit card expires before the final scheduled debit.
Before making any payment in three installments, please ensure your credit card is valid for all three installments.
I'm having trouble paying online. What should I do?
Please contact the registration office; they can offer you some solutions. For online payments, only Visa and Mastercard are accepted.
When I registered online, I indicated that I receive a need-based scholarship (CROUS), but the amount requested does not match my situation. How can I correct this?
Go back to the “ANNUAL DATA” page of the registration application you used.
For the question: “What is the type of scholarship?” Select: “Higher education scholarship,” and for the question: “What is the nature of your financial aid?” Select: “Income-based scholarship.”
If your issue persists and you believe you are eligible for a scholarship, please contact the registration office or the CROUS.
My payment was declined by the bank. What should I do?
Please contact your registration office as soon as possible. Until your account is in good standing, you will not be able to receive your transcripts, certificate of completion, or diploma.
I’m registering online, but I don’t want to pay online with a credit card. What should I do?
When you register online, payment is required. You may be offered the option to pay in one lump sum or in three installments.
If you are unable to pay online, you will need to register in person by appointment. Contact the Faculty’s registration office for information on how to register.
I registered online, but my payment was declined. What does this mean?
Please note: Payment is required for online registration. If your payment is declined, please contact the registration office of the Faculty (UFR)/School/Institute to complete your registration.
Supporting documents
I need to provide an official form of identification. Which documents are accepted? Accepted documents : both sides of a national ID card (CNI), passport, or valid residence permit.
If you do not have any of these documents, a driver’s license in a format recognized by the European Union.
Documents not accepted: bus pass, train pass, etc.
I need to provide proof of school, college, or extracurricular liability insurance. What is liability insurance or school/college insurance?
Civil liability insurance covers the obligation of every individual to compensate others for damages caused through fault, carelessness, negligence, or by objects owned, rented, or borrowed.
All students must be covered by civil liability insurance as part of their studies (see the University of Montpellier’s internal regulations).
Where can I obtain a certificate of civil liability insurance?
From your insurance provider, your mutual insurance company, or when opening a bank account in France.
The certificate must include the words “civil liability.”
Important :
I need to provide a high school transcript. Where can I find it?
You can download your transcript by logging into your account on Cyclades (Menu -> My Documents).
I need to provide a Parcoursup notification. Where can I find it?
You can download your Parcoursup notification by accessing your account on the Parcoursup website (My Dashboard -> Admission -> Certificate).
I need to submit a MonMaster notification. Where can I find it?
You can download your MonMaster notification by logging into your account on the MonMaster website (under “My Applications” and “My Work-Study Applications”).
I need to provide a summary of my online registration. Where can I find it?
To obtain a summary of your registration, you can download it from your digital account (ENT). Click on the "Registration Summary" icon.
I need to provide a passport photo. What format is accepted?
The photo will appear on the student ID card; it must have a plain background with no border and be in "passport photo" format.
When uploading the photo online via the Pjweb application, only JPG and JPEG formats are accepted.
Please note: PDF files are NOT accepted.
I need to submit a sworn statement. Where can I find it?
Please find the PDF and Word versions of the form below.
If you submit your supporting documents online (via the PJWeb application), you can download the instructions for signing a PDF.
If you are unable to use the PDF form, you can use the Word version and insert your scanned signature (an image of your signature), or print it out, fill it in, and scan it to submit it online via the PJWeb application.
I need to complete the Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC/JAPD). What should I do if I’ve lost my certificate of participation in the draft registration day?
French students under the age of 25 must provide proof of their status regarding national service obligations in order to be eligible to register for exams and competitive examinations administered by public authorities.
Only one copy of the certificate is issued. However, before your 25th birthday, you may request a status certificate from the National Service Center responsible for your area (the one in your census department) or the one nearest your place of residence (by mail or email), enclosing a copy of your national ID card with your request.
I need to provide a CVEC certificate. Where can I find it?
Before enrolling at the university, you must log in to the website cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr to review the steps you need to take.
Depending on your situation, you will be asked to provide your CVEC number and/or your certificate when you register.
The CVEC process must be completed for the academic year of enrollment, i.e., 2024–2025.
Step 1: Complete the necessary steps at cvec.etudiant.gouv.fr. Be sure to have your INE number handy beforehand (make sure to spell your first and last names correctly).
Depending on your situation, either:
In either case, you will be issued a certificate: without it, you cannot complete your registration with the authorities.
Please note: Students who do not receive financial aid are encouraged to log in now at mesServices.etudiant.gouv.fr to create an account and streamline the process.
If you enroll in multiple programs during the same academic year, this fee is only due at the time of your first enrollment.
The CVEC is a fee “intended to support the reception and social, health, cultural, and athletic support services provided to students, and to strengthen prevention and health education initiatives carried out for their benefit.”
Regardless of your situation (whether you have paid the CVEC or are exempt), you must provide a CVEC certificate when you register or re-register.
I am a minor. What documents do I need to provide?
You must provide a consent form signed by your legal guardians. Once completed, it will be kept on file by the Admissions Office.
I need to upload my supporting documents online via "PJ Web." What file formats are accepted, and what is the maximum file size for each file?
How can I tell if the Admissions Office has received the supporting documents I submitted online via the “PJ Web” application?
You must log in to the “PJ Web” application for submitting supporting documents via the icon available in your ENT (Digital Workspace) and check the validation status of the documents you submitted.
Check your email regularly. The registration office will contact you regarding your supporting documents.
One of my supporting documents has been "rejected." What should I do?
On the “PJ web” app for submitting documents online, I can only upload a single file, even though I have several files that correspond to the requested supporting document.
There are free tools available for scanning documents with your smartphone. These tools also allow you to merge PDF files so that you have two files in one. You can easily find these free tools online.
There are also computer features that allow you to merge multiple PDF documents (PDF printer).
On the "PJ web" app for submitting documents online, what should I do if a document doesn't apply to me?
I registered online and made a mistake when entering my date of birth, the spelling of my first or last name (or any other information), and I can no longer correct it. What should I do?
You must report any data entry errors to the registration office of your Faculty (UFR)/School/Institute, which will make the necessary corrections.
CROUS Scholarships
Applications for financial aid and, if applicable, student housing are processed by the CROUS in Montpellier after you submit a Student Financial Aid Application. When you register, you will be asked to provide proof of your financial aid award, including the award level; this exempts you from paying tuition fees.
I haven’t received my CROUS notification yet, but I’m registering now. What should I do?
You will register at the full rate, and as soon as you receive your notification, you can request a refund of your registration fees.
Please note: if you request payment in three installments, the refund can only be processed at least fifteen days after the final payment, which will occur within two to three months of your enrollment.
If you declared yourself a scholarship recipient during your online enrollment or re-enrollment but have not yet received the notification from the CROUS, you will be asked to pay the full tuition fee.
How do I get a refund of my registration fees if I am approved for a scholarship after enrolling?
Refunds are issued via bank transfer. You must present the following to the Registrar’s Office: your student ID card, a copy of both sides of the CROUS notification indicating your financial aid tier, and your bank account information (RIB), preferably in your name. Click here
BEA / INE / Student ID Number
What is the difference between these three numbers? The Base-Elèves Académique ( BEA) is a number assigned to every seventh-grade student in France to identify them individually in secondary school. The Identifiant National Etudiant ( INE) has been assigned to all students enrolled in their senior year of high school in France since 1995 or who are already enrolled in a French public higher education institution.
Since 2018, the INE number has consisted of eleven characters, of which only the last two are letters.
INE numbers assigned prior to 2018 consist of eleven characters, combining numbers and 1 to 5 letters.
The INE number differs from the social security number—also known as the INSEE number—in terms of its format (15 digits) and its purpose.
The INE is typically listed on the high school diploma transcript (for the final year or early exams). It also appears on academic transcripts issued by high schools and universities.
Your student ID number (in addition to your name) serves as a personal identifier, particularly in cases where there are people with the same name. The student ID number assigned by the University of Montpellier cannot be used at another university, unlike the INE number, which is recognized nationwide.
I can't find my INE number (National Student ID). The INE number is required for your administrative registration.
I don't have an INE. What should I do?
The university will assign you an INE when you first enroll. It will be valid at all French universities thereafter.
I forgot to enter my INE number when I registered online, and I’ve been assigned a new one. What should I do?
You should report this issue to the registration office immediately.
Liability Insurance / School Insurance
I need to provide proof of school, college, or extracurricular liability insurance. What is liability insurance or school/college insurance?
Civil liability insurance covers the obligation of every individual to compensate others for damages caused through fault, carelessness, negligence, or by objects owned, rented, or borrowed.
All students must be covered by civil liability insurance as part of their studies (see the University of Montpellier’s internal regulations).
Where can I obtain a certificate of civil liability insurance?
From your insurance provider, your mutual insurance company, or when opening a bank account in France.
The certificate must include the words “civil liability.”
Important :
JAPD/JDC
I need to complete the Defense and Citizenship Day (JDC/JAPD). What should I do if I’ve lost my certificate of participation in the draft registration day?
French students under the age of 25 must provide proof of their status regarding national service obligations in order to be eligible to register for exams and competitive examinations administered by public authorities.
Only one copy of the certificate is issued. However, before your 25th birthday, you may request a status certificate from the National Service Center responsible for your area (the one in your census department) or the one nearest your place of residence (by mail or email), enclosing a copy of your national ID card with your request.
Mailing Address
Why am I being asked to provide proof of address?
To ensure the accuracy of the mailing address you provide during registration and to raise awareness about the issue of mail being returned due to “incorrect addressing” or “recipient unknown at this address.”
I don’t know my address yet for the start of the school year. What should I provide when I register?
We recommend providing a permanent home address that will be valid in the fall. In this case, don’t forget to specify “c/o Mr./Mrs.…” if your name does not appear on the mailbox. You can then notify the registration office of your change of address at any time. The address you provide at the time of registration is particularly important because it is the one that will be used to contact you by mail, if necessary.
I will be changing my address during the academic year. Do I need to notify the university?
Yes, you should notify the Registrar’s Office as soon as possible. Your address is particularly important because it will be used to contact you by mail, if necessary.
Multiservice Student Card (CMS)
The card grants access to the University’s campuses and facilities. It must be presented to University officials or their designated representatives whenever requested. Failure to present the card may result in disciplinary action. Lending, exchanging, forging, or attempting to forge the card is prohibited and subject to penalties, including disciplinary action.
When and where will I receive my student ID card?
At the start of the school year, in person. When you re-enroll, the card is updated with a sticker indicating the academic year.
What is the student ID number used for?
In addition to your name, it serves as a personal identifier, particularly in cases where there are people with the same name. The student ID number assigned by the University of Montpellier cannot be used at another university, unlike the INE number, which is recognized nationwide.
I have lost my card, or it has been stolen, or it is damaged (creased, torn, etc.). What should I do?
You can request a replacement (for a fee) on CMSWEB via yourENT. However, if the card is defective (inactive, not working, etc.), you must visit your registrar’s office: it may be a manufacturing defect. In that case, it will be replaced free of charge.
Scol’Pass / Proof of Enrollment / Receipt of Payment
The Scol’Pass is an A4-sized document that includes three enrollment certificates and a receipt for tuition and fees. The Scol’Pass is issued upon completion of your registration, upon request to your registrar’s office.
The Scol’Pass isn’t the only way to obtain a proof of enrollment. If you are officially enrolled, you can access it through your online account (ENT) (under the “My File” tab – “Enrollment” section).
How can I obtain my enrollment certificate and/or a receipt for paid fees?
You can download your enrollment certificate and/or receipt of paid fees from your ENT (click on “My File” – “Enrollment” section):
once you have submitted your supporting documents (via the “PJ web” application or directly to the enrollment office, depending on your specific enrollment procedures) and and the registration office of your Faculty (UFR)/School/Institute has validated them.
Summary of your registration
To view a summary of your registration, you can download it from your online account (ENT). Click on the "Registration Summary" icon.
Students with disabilities
Requests for Accommodations for Academic Work and/or Exams and Competitive Exams in 2023–2024
You may be eligible for accommodations for academic work and/or exams and competitive exams. To apply, you must complete the process online.
Please note:Requests for accommodations for exams and coursework must be renewed annually,no later than November 30 of the current academic year.
Computer account / Digital Workspace
How do I activate my UM IT account (ENT)?
Once you have completed your registration, you will receive a personal clickable link at the personal email address you provided during registration.
This link is valid for a limited time, so we recommend that you activate your account as soon as possible.
Important: You must activate your online account to access the "PJWEB" application, which will allow you to submit the required supporting documents to complete your administrative registration.
I didn't receive the email to activate my IT account, or the link I received has expired. What should I do? Click "Login Issues" on the ENT homepage and follow the instructions.
I can't log in to my IT account. What should I do?
Click on "Login problem" on the ENT homepage and follow the instructions.
Where can I find my UM digital account (ENT)?
You can access your ENT account on the UM website by clicking "Direct Access" in the left-hand column, then selecting the "Platform" tab, and then "ENT."
Special circumstances
Can I register on behalf of someone else?
Current regulations do not allow registration by a third party. If you are unable to register yourself due to unforeseen circumstances, please contact the registration office.
Can I register by mail?
Only if this option is available for the program you are enrolling in. Please contact the relevant Faculty (UFR)/School/Institute for more information.
I am waiting to sign a professional training contract or an apprenticeship contract. Can I still register?
Please refer to the registration office’s instructions.
I am a minor. What do I need to do to register?
You must provide a registration authorization form signed by your legal guardians. Once completed, it will be kept on file by the registration office.
I have dual citizenship, including French citizenship. Which one should I register under?
You must register under French citizenship.
I stopped my studies more than two years ago. What should I do?
You must submit a request for authorization to resume your studies to the University’s Continuing Education Office to determine whether you qualify for undergraduate or continuing education, which may be eligible for funding.
While waiting for a response from another educational institution, I enrolled at the University of Montpellier. What should I do if I change my mind about my future studies?
You must contact the registration office as soon as possible to request a cancellation and a refund of tuition fees. You are automatically entitled to a refund if you submit a written request by August 26, 2024. However, refund requests for cancellations submitted on or after August 27 must be reviewed by a committee based on specific criteria and may be denied if sufficient supporting documentation is not provided.
Please note: Requesting cancellation of enrollment and withdrawing from an admissions platform (Parcoursup, eCandidat, MonMaster, etc.) are two separate procedures. Any request to cancel enrollment must be submitted to the enrollment office of your UFR/School/Institute.
I am currently enrolled at another French university and would like to request a transfer during the academic year. How do I go about this? Check with your registrar’s office, as the transfer process follows specific procedures. The transfer is subject to approval by the heads of both institutions.
What happens if I don’t register by the deadline?
Registration follows a specific schedule that has been widely publicized.
Any late registration is automatically subject to approval for late registration, which may be denied if sufficient supporting documentation is not provided.
High-Level Student-Athlete (SHN)
Transgender students
Parcoursup Notification
Where can I find the registration summary?
I need to provide a passport photo. What format is accepted?
First-year Master's program
You must strictly adhere to a specific timeline for responding to admission offers and completing your enrollment at the University, in accordance with the decree of February 22, 2024, regarding the timeline for the online application and admission process for first-year master’s programs.
Visit MonMaster.gouv.fr to learn about the admission requirements
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TO ENTER THE HEALTH STUDIES PROGRAM (MMOP) DIRECTLY IN THE 2ND OR 3RD YEAR
The application process is online:
It must be completed using the University of Montpellier’s blue eCandidat application.
This information page on Passerelles admissions is updated by February 1 of each year
For the 2025 Passerelles admissions cycle, the website was updated on February 1, 2025
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Contacts
* To apply for the Passerelle program in MEDICINE in Montpellier-Nîmes
Faculty of Medicine
Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Office – Transfer Admissions
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34090 Montpellier
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Department of Maieutics – Transfer Admissions
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Faculty of Dentistry
Academic Affairs Office – Transfer Admissions
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Composition and Rationale of the Jury
Accommodation capacity
2026:
2ndand3rdyears: Medicine 25 spots, X applicants, X admitted / Midwifery 6 spots, X applicants, X admitted / Dentistry 6 spots, X applicants, X admitted / Pharmacy 13 spots, X applicants, X admitted
Decision on MMOP Places at the University of Montpellier for 2026-2027
2025:
Secondandthirdyears: Medicine: 25 spots, 140 applicants, 25 admitted / Midwifery: 6 spots, 30 applicants, 6 admitted / Dentistry: 6 spots, 106 applicants, 6 admitted / Pharmacy: 11 spots, 106applicants, 11 admitted
2024:
Secondandthirdyears: Medicine: 25 spots, 143 applicants, 25 admitted / Midwifery: 6 spots, 24 applicants, 6 admitted / Dentistry: 6 spots, 63 applicants, 6 admitted / Pharmacy: 11 spots, 89 applicants, 11 admitted
2023:
Secondandthirdyears: Medicine: 25 spots, 131 applicants, 25 admitted / Midwifery: 4 spots, 32 applicants, 4 admitted / Dentistry: 6 spots , 42 applicants, 6 admitted / Pharmacy: 11 spots, 44 applicants, 11 admitted
2022:
Secondandthirdyears: Medicine: 25 spots, 109 applicants, 25 admitted / Midwifery: 4 spots, 23 applicants, 4 admitted / Dentistry: 6 spots, 37 applicants, 6 admitted / Pharmacy: 12 spots, 31 applicants, 10 admitted
2021:
2ndand3rdyears: Medicine: 16 spots, 116 applicants, 16 admitted / Dentistry: 2 spots, 40 applicants, 2 admitted / Pharmacy: 4 spots, 29 applicants, 4 admitted / Midwifery: 2 spots, 13 applicants, 2 admitted
Results
Please find below the eligibility and admission results for the 2026 Passerelle process for the 2026–2027 academic year
Special Considerations - Medical School Admissions
Please take the time to read the information and advice below, which is intended to help you learn more about this unique program. It is based on the experiences of former students who were admitted through the transfer program tothe second orthird year of medical school at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine.
1. Medical school is a full-time program
It is not possible to pursue another activity (training or employment) at the same time. Depending on your situation, however, certain forms of financial aid may be available:
– CROUS
– FSDIE
– CESP
2. The annual administrative registration fee at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine depends on your status:
3. Hospital rotations are mandatory every day; no exceptions are allowed
At the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine, clinical rotations begin in the second year (nursing rotation, clinical diagnosis rotations).
4. Students admitted to the medical bridge program often have gaps in areas such as anatomy, physiology (etc.), which can make it difficult to understand other coursework as well as the first hospital rotations. These difficulties are more pronounced for students entering directly intothe third year of medical school. To address these potential gaps, certain elective courses or training programs may be required depending on your prior academic background.
5. Given these difficulties, we must not overlook the fact that it is not uncommon for students to experience setbacks (such as having to repeat a year). In such cases, an additional year of study—with its personal and financial consequences—must be considered.
6. Important dates:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are admitted tothe second orthird year of the medical program at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine, you will be assigned to one of the two UFR Medicine campuses (Montpellier or Nîmes) based on available capacity; this decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Rest assured that we are committed to keeping you informed and providing you with the best possible support throughout this process.
Special Features - Admission to Maïeutique
Please take the time to read the information and advice below, which is intended to help you learn more about the Maieutics program. It is based on the experiences of former students who were admitted through the transfer program intothe second orthird year of the Maieutics program at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine.
1. The midwifery program is a full-time program It is not possible to pursue another activity (training or employment) at the same time. Depending on your situation, take the time to thoroughly research any financial aid you may be eligible for.
2. The annual administrative registration fee at the Department of Midwifery in the Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier-Nîmes depends on your status:
3. Hospital rotations are mandatory every day; no exceptions are allowed
They begin in the second year.
Your medical records and vaccination history must be up to date: Vaccination Guidelines
4. Students admitted to the bridging program in midwifery may have gaps in areas such as anatomy, physiology (etc.), which may make it difficult to understand other coursework as well as the first hospital internships. These difficulties are more pronounced for students entering directly intothe third year of the midwifery program. To address these potential gaps, certain elective courses or training modules may be required depending on your prior academic background.
5. Given these difficulties, we must not overlook the fact that it is not uncommon for students to experience setbacks (such as having to repeat a year). In such cases, an additional year of study—with its personal and financial consequences—must be considered.
6. Important dates:
PLEASE NOTE: If you are admitted tothe second orthird year of the midwifery program at the Montpellier-Nîmes School of Medicine, you will be assigned to one of the two campuses of the Department of Midwifery within the School of Medicine (Montpellier or Nîmes) based on available capacity; this decision is final and cannot be appealed.
Rest assured that we are committed to keeping you informed and providing you with the best possible support throughout this process.
Special Features - Admission to the Dentistry Program
Please take the time to read the information and advice below, which is intended to help you learn more about this program.
1. The annual administrative registration fee at the Montpellier School of Dentistry depends on your status:
Additional teaching materials to be provided: for the DFGSO, known as the “Dental Kit,” the current costs of which will be communicated by the administrative offices.
2. Pedagogy:
3. Administrative:
Special Features - Pharmacy Admissions
Please take the time to read the information and tips below, which are intended to help you make an informed decision.
It is not possible to engage in another activity (such as training or employment) at the same time.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for certain forms of financial aid: CROUS ; FSDIE ; CESP
at the Department of Pharmaceutical and Biological Sciences at the University of Montpellier depends on your status:
Attendance at lectures and participation in all lab and tutorial sessions are mandatory.
For your information, please review the Regulations Governing Instruction, Academic Affairs, and Examinations (R3E) for the 2025–2026 academic year.
In the Pharmacy Department, internships begin in the second year (DFGSP2) with a 4-week pharmacy internship.
In thethird year (DFGSP3), this will be a two-week thematic internship.
Administrative registration:
Students who have been admitted by the Passerelle Committee must register in person at the registration office located within the School of Pharmacy. Before doing so, they must schedule an appointment via Smartagenda. (Further details will be provided at a later date on the school’s website.)
You must complete your administrative registration as soon as possible (registration opens in early July) and no later than mid-July in order to access your Digital Workspace (ENT) and receive our informational emails.
Meeting / Back-to-School:
A mandatory orientation meeting for Passerelles students with the administration team will be held in July (the exact date and time will be sent directly by email to registered applicants).
The start of the academic year (beginning of classes) for second- and third-year students will take place during the last week of August (specific dates will be announced later on the faculty website).
Vaccinations:
Vaccinations are required, as they are for all health care students.
Rest assured that we are committed to keeping you informed and providing you with the best possible support throughout the process.
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MONTPELLIER
Students at the ADV – MONTPELLIER and NÎMES campuses who are considering changing their major at the end of the first semester or at the end of the academic year must submit the duly completed course change form to the Registrar’s Office of the UFR Medicine, either in December–January or in June–July.
Transfer Services
Pascale André
FROM ONE UNIVERSITY TO ANOTHER
Students at the ADV – MONTPELLIER and NÎMES campuses who plan to leave the university at the end of the first semester or at the end of the PASS year should inquire about enrollment procedures at the host university. They must then submit the completed transfer request form to the Registrar’s Office of the Faculty of Medicine, either in December–January or in June–July.
Transfer Services
Pascale André
Transfers between the PASS and DFGSM2 programs are not permitted due to the enrollment capacity limits for DFGSM2 set by the University.
The transfer application process is available only to students enrolled in medical school in France.
It is detailed in this leaflet. Please read it carefully.
Applications must be submitted electronically (as a single PDF file) between February 1 and April 10 of each year (deadline for receipt of applications).
Download the transfer request form
The Transfer Committee meets once a year in late April or early May.
Requests to switch sites between Nîmes and Montpellier, or vice versa, are not permitted.
Pursuant to the order of December 13, 2019, regarding an exemption from studies
Updated on October 29, 2025
Applications should be sent by email to the Campus France office (ECF) in the country of study
Only applications submitted by the ECF will be considered
Applications sent directly to universities will not be considered
Please carefully read all the information and documents available on this website before contacting the Registrar's Office.
We will not respond to questions for which the answer is already available on the website.
This procedure applies to individuals who hold a degree in Medicine, Obstetrics, Dentistry, or Pharmacy (MMOP) OR who have completed all or part of the studies required to obtain these degrees in a country other than a Member State of the European Union, another State party to the Agreement on the European Economic Area, the Swiss Confederation, or the Principality of Andorra, and who wish to enter a health-related program with the aim of obtaining an exemption from further studies.
Marie-Anne GILLAIN was born in 1773 in Montreuil, near Versailles.
She was sent to boarding school with the Sisters of the Visitation.
During the Revolution, she took refuge in Etampes, staying with a relative who was the mother superior of the Hospitalières de l’Hôtel-Dieu.
There she attended the surgeon’s lectures and served for two and a half years, from 1793 to 1796, as a hospital volunteer—that is, as a layperson who offered her services to the poor and sick on a voluntary basis.
In 1797, she returned to Versailles to marry Louis Boivin, deputy head of the National Domains office.
She became pregnant early on, but in 1798, at the age of 25, she was suddenly widowed, left penniless, and with a young daughter to raise.
She then decided to put the skills she had learned from the surgeon at the Hôtel-Dieu in Étampes to good use and enrolled in the Midwifery School at the Maternity Hospital in 1799.
In 1800, she graduated and moved to Versailles to be reunited with her daughter and pursue her career.
In 1801, following the death of her daughter, she obtained permission from Marie-Louise Lachapelle to return to the Maternity Hospice
In 1803, she was appointed head supervisor of the breastfeeding unit. She held this position for eleven years, until 1814. During this long tenure, she took the opportunity to attend the lectures of her patron, the surgeons at the Maternity Hospital (Baudelocque, then Dubois), and the chief physicians (Andry, and especially Chaussier), from whom she gathered observations and lessons.
In 1812, she wrote and published *A Treatise on the Art of Childbirth*. The work was approved by the Ministry of the Interior, which included it among the textbooks given to graduates of the Maternity School.
In 1814, the position of supervisor that she held was eliminated, and she was dismissed with a severance payment equal to her annual salary, amounting to 360 francs.
In October, she was appointed storekeeper and steward at the Poissy General Hospital, a position she held until January 1819, when the General Hospital was converted into a prison.
Little is known about this period of her life: did she continue her obstetric practice despite her new, more administrative duties? Did she do so within the general hospital? Or with a private clientele? In any case, for a time she appears to have received a comfortable annual salary of 1,200 francs—almost as much as the head midwife at the Maternity Hospital.
In 1818, she entered the Paris Medical Society’s competition anonymously, submitting a paper on internal uterine hemorrhages. She was awarded the medal.
On February1, 1819, she joined the Maison Royale de Santé in Paris as chief midwife, with a modest salary of 350 francs a year.
In 1821, an opportunity for promotion arose following the death of Marie-Louise Lachapelle.
According to procedure, the General Council of the Hospices must submit to the Minister of the Interior a list of five candidates to succeed the renowned midwife.
On November 14, 1821, the Council voted to approve a list with Marie-Anne Boivin at the top; she received 12 out of 12 votes in the first round of voting to select the top candidate.
A month and a half later, the Minister of the Interior endorsed the Council’s decision.
But the winner declined the position (or rather resigned), forcing the board to propose another list. Why the refusal? All contemporary biographers attribute this decision to a public promise Marie-Anne Boivin is said to have made to her former patroness never to replace her, even after her death. If this is the case, she kept her word, and another midwife, Madeleine Catherine Legrand, was appointed in 1822.
Marie-Anne Boivin therefore continued to practice at the Maison Royale de Santé, where she amassed observations, publications, and honors.
In 1828, she submitted a thesis on spontaneous abortions, which was awarded a prize by the Bordeaux Medical Society.
In September 1835, at the age of 62, worn out and exhausted, she retired and urged the board of the hospices to grant her a pension. Finally, after a first stroke that left her hemiplegic, she died in May 1841.
In 1902, one of the rooms in the renovated maternity ward was named after Marie-Anne Boivin.
She was born in 1563 on Boulevard Saint-Germain or in Mons to a family of doctors.
She married Martin BOURSIER, a master surgeon and student of Ambroise PARÉ, in 1594.
She finds herself destitute when her husband is enlisted in the king's army.
She quickly gained a reputation among the ladies of the court and delivered the queen's children on six occasions.
She is paid 500 crowns for the birth of a boy and 300 for the birth of a girl.
It lost its prestige following the death of Marie de Bourbon-Montpensier, wife of Gaston d’Orléans, at the time of the birth of the Grande Mademoiselle.
According to the surgeons who performed the autopsy on the woman who had given birth, her death was attributed to the presence of retained placental tissue in the uterus, and Louise Bourgeois was subsequently accused of negligence.
At that time, there were few male obstetricians practicing, and they were trying to gain the upper hand over the midwives' guild.
Louise questions their competence by harshly criticizing the autopsy findings and the skills of the obstetricians; however, her response has the opposite effect of what she intended, as it ends up giving them publicity.
She was the first midwife to write a book on obstetrics, *Various Observations on Infertility, Miscarriage, Fertility, Childbirth, and Diseases of Women and Newborns*, published in 1609.
In this book, she points out that infertility in a couple may be due to male factors, even though, like doctors of that era, she confuses the ability to procreate with sexual vigor.
She identified the role of malnutrition in fetal health, and she was the first to prescribe iron supplements to treat anemia.
She emphasizes the importance of anatomical knowledge for midwives and urges doctors to allow them to attend lectures and dissection sessions.
In 1636, Parisian midwives submitted a petition to the Faculty of Medicine requesting that Louise Bourgeois be permitted to teach them obstetrics, but their request was denied.
Subsequently, however, one of her students, Marguerite du Tertre de la Marche, was appointed head of the midwives at the Hôtel-Dieu and succeeded in overhauling their training program.
She died on December 20, 1636, on Boulevard Saint-Germain at the age of 73.
He was born on November 30, 1745, in Heilly, Picardy.
He was the son of Jean Baptiste BAUDELOCQUE, a surgeon, and Anne Marguerite LEVASSEUR. His brothers Félix Honoré (1744–1794) and Jean Baptiste (1749–1800) were both doctors. He was the third of ten children.
It was his father who introduced him to surgery in the countryside of Picardy.
He completed his studies in Paris at the Hôpital de la Charité, where a renowned professor of obstetrics, Solayrès de Renhac (1737–1772), was in charge.
In 1772, following Solayrès’s untimely death at the age of 35, he collected the manuscripts of his lectures and succeeded him as professor of obstetrics at the Hôpital de la Charité. Thanks to Baudelocque, Solayrès’s work was saved from oblivion.
In 1775, at the initiative of the surgeon Augier du FOT, a demonstration instructor in obstetrics in Soissons, he published—drawing on manuscripts bequeathed by Solayrès de RENHAC—the first edition of a manual intended for the training of midwives. This work was later republished under his name alone, under the title“Principles on the Art of Childbirth: Questions and Answers for Student Midwives.” It underwent three reprints during Baudelocque’s lifetime and three more posthumously.
In 1776, following the defense of his thesis on symphysotomy, titled“An in partu propter angustiam pelvis impossibili, symphysis ossium secanda?”, he was appointed surgeon at the Hôpital de la Charité in Paris and was awarded the title of Master of Surgery by the Paris College of Surgery.
On April 5 or 6, 1777, in Paris, he married Andrée DERULLIER (née de Vulier, de Voulier, de Rullie, or de Rouillier), whose family made mannequins of pregnant women for demonstrations in childbirth classes; she died on January 4, 1787, without children.
In 1781 and 1789, he published the first two editions of his scholarly treatise*The Art of Childbirth* in two volumes. He became famous for his forceps, his practice of cesarean sections, and the invention of the pelvimeter, which measures the external anteroposterior diameter to identify patients who might experience difficulties during childbirth.
On September 14, 1788, in Amiens, he married Marie Catherine Rose Laurent; the couple had five children (three daughters and two sons).
During the French Revolution, the guilds and faculties were abolished. Hospitals lost some of their staff and funding. Baudelocque nevertheless managed to build a reputation as an obstetrician thanks to a clientele in the city and private obstetrics lessons.
In 1794, the former Faculty of Medicine was replaced by the École centrale de Santé de Paris, where he was responsible for teaching medical students and midwives.
In October 1795, the Maternity Hospice began taking in poor women and unwed mothers to assist them during childbirth and provided clinical training for midwives and doctors from the School of Health.
In addition, this facility also takes in abandoned children.
In 1798, Baudelocque, in addition to his position as professor of obstetrics at the Paris School of Health, became chief surgeon at the Maternity Hospital.
In 1802, the school at the Hospice de la Maternité was established, where Baudelocque put his teaching skills to use, employing mannequins to allow students to practice examinations and obstetric procedures. He emphasized observation over intervention, preferring to let nature take its course and using instruments as little as possible.
Busy with his many responsibilities, he delegated some of his authority to the head midwife of the Maternity Ward, Marie-Louise Lachapelle (1769–1821), who took on part of the training of the midwifery students and was authorized to use forceps on her own in cases of difficult childbirth.
He was involved in a high-profile lawsuit brought against him by an obstetrician, Jean François Sacombe, a fierce opponent of cesarean sections and a defender of traditional midwifery practices. Sacombe, who had set himself up as a defender of midwives and accused Baudelocque of infanticide, ultimately lost his case in 1804 and, in the process, any sense of proportion.
In 1806, Napoleon appointed Jean-Louis Baudelocque to the chair of obstetrics, the first medical specialty chair in France.
He became the personal obstetrician to the queens of Spain, Holland, and Naples, as well as to all the ladies of the court.
He had been chosen and selected in advance to deliver the heir awaited by Napoleon and Empress Marie-Louise of Austria. But, struck down by a cerebral hemorrhage, he would not live to see the birth of the King of Rome.
He died on May 2 or 3, 1810, at 16 Rue Jacob in Paris (6th arrondissement), where he lived, at the age of 65.
He was buried at the Vaugirard West Cemetery, then exhumed due to land acquisition for the construction of what is now Boulevard Pasteur.
He was then buried on August 17, 1839, at Père-Lachaise Cemetery (45thdivision).
He was the most famous obstetrician of his time.
A physician at the Hôpital des Enfants Malades, he would lend his name to the Baudelocque Clinic in 1890.
The Port-Royal Maternity Hospital was built in 1966. The two facilities merged in 1993 (14th arrondissement of Paris).
There is now a midwifery school on Avenue Denfert-Rochereau that bears her name.
He was born on July 2, 1746, in Dijon, in the parish of Saint Pierre.
His father was a master glazier.
After completing his training at the Dijon Hospital, his mother sent him to Paris to continue his medical studies, and he enrolled at the Royal College of Surgery, where he attended classes regularly from 1765 to 1767; there he took anatomy courses taught by Raphaël SABATIER and Jean-Joseph SUE.
At the same time, he began training in surgery at Lafaye’s clinics and, in the afternoons, at those of Isaac GOURSAUD.
His years of surgical training came to an end in 1768, when he was awarded the title of Master of Surgery; he then settled in Dijon as a surgeon
He married Jeanne CARRE, the daughter and granddaughter of a Master Surgeon, on July 27, 1767, in Quetigny, Côte d’Or. Together they had a son, Bernard François Hector (1769–1837).
In 1769, he began teaching a free course in human and comparative anatomy, which was attended by many students for over ten years.
In 1774, the Estates of Burgundy established a chemistry program with Louis-Bernard GUYTON de MORVEAU as the full professor and Hugues MARET and François CHAUSSIER as assistant professors. Upon MARET’s death in 1786, he was promoted to associate professor of chemistry.
In Dijon, his professional skills earned him the favor of his patients, and his reputation quickly spread beyond Burgundy; he distinguished himself at the Academy of Surgery through several presentations, and as a result, he was awarded the Academy’s Gold Medal at the public session on April 10, 1777.
He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Besançon on January 14, 1780, and in 1784, he became a corresponding member of the Royal Society of Medicine. That same year, he was admitted to the Academy of Sciences, Arts, and Letters in Dijon, where he became secretary-general following the retirement of Guyton de Morveau.
In 1785, at the request of the Estates of Burgundy, he published a popular guide on the treatment of bites from rabid animals: “Method for Treating Bites from Rabid Animals and Vipers; Followed by a Summary on the Malignant Pustule” (with Joseph Enaux, 1726–1798).
In 1789, he published a study on the muscles of the human body, in which he proposed a more rational classification than the one previously taught: “A Brief Overview of the Muscles of the Human Body According to the Methodical Classification and Nomenclature Adopted in the Public Anatomy Course at Dijon”; this work was reprinted in 1797.
On December 20, 1789, he read a paper titled “Surgical-Legal Observations on an Important Point of Criminal Jurisprudence” at the Academy of Dijon, in which he demonstrated the role that physicians could play in assisting the justice system; this work attracted attention, and the following year he launched a course in forensic medicine in Dijon.
On 3 Nivôse, Year III (December 23, 1794), he married Angélique LABOREY in Dijon (Crébillon district); they also had a son, Franck Bernard Simon (1804–1866).
In 1794, Antoine-François Fourcroy was tasked by the National Convention with reorganizing medical education and sought out a figure capable of providing him with the details of this reorganization. Claude-Antoine Prieur-Duvernois, from Côte-d’Or, who headed the Committee of Public Safety’s Department of Science and Arts Education, recommended François Chaussier, who thus joined the Committee of Public Instruction: he drafted a report and a draft decree, which he read from the rostrum of the Convention on 7 Frimaire, Year III (November 27, 1794); In it, he proposed the creation of a single “Central School of Health” in Paris; the members of the Convention, who were largely open to decentralization, requested the creation of other similar schools in Montpellier and Strasbourg, and it was on this basis that the report was adopted on 14 Frimaire (December 4).
Chaussier returned to Dijon, where he resumed his teaching and studies as well as the duties entrusted to him: he had been appointed physician to the Hospices of Dijon in April 1793 and Surgeon to the Prisons; he did not remain there long, however, as he was recalled to Paris to occupy the chair of anatomy and physiology at the School of Health. Chaussier was, in the words of Joseph-Henri Réveillé-Parise, the most famous professor of physiology at the Paris School: he argued that vitalism was the foundation of all studies in physiology.
A decree dated 7 Vendémiaire, Year III (September 28, 1794), which officially established the École Centrale des Travaux Publics, the future École Polytechnique, the Board of Directors proposed, less than a month after the school opened, to establish an infirmary there and to appoint a “health officer” (the revolutionary term for doctors) to treat sick students and also to give lessons on “the art of preventing and alleviating diseases.” The roster of École Polytechnique staff for the following year lists him as an assistant to Claude Louis Berthollet, “concurrently responsible for the courses in Zootechnics and Public Health, and School Physician”: in fact, he taught Berthollet’s course during the latter’s absence in Italy in 1796–1797. After the formalization of chemistry instruction, Chaussier appears to have abandoned teaching this science and confined himself almost entirely to his duties as a physician.
In 1799, *Les tables synoptiques* was published to great acclaim. It provides a summary of the physiology, pathology, and treatment of the various anatomical systems of the human body.
On May 9, 1804, he was appointed Physician to the Maternity Hospitals and was entrusted with the chairmanship of the medical examination boards for the exams to become a Public Health Officer, Pharmacist, and Midwife for the district of the Paris Faculty of Medicine.
He was a member of the commission appointed by the Minister of the Interior in October 1810 to study “secret remedies”; there he worked alongside André Marie Constant Duméril, Jean-Joseph Menuret, and Nicolas Deyeux.
In 1815, following the fall of the First Empire, he was replaced as physician at the École Polytechnique, but he retained his chair at the Faculty until November 21, 1822, when the Restoration reorganized the Faculty: he was appointed honorary professor and his chair was revoked. He felt great bitterness over this, and the next day, he suffered a stroke that temporarily left him unable to speak or walk. He recovered, however, though he remained hemiplegic, which did not prevent him from continuing his work at the Maternity Hospital.
On May 6, 1823, he was elected tothe Academy of Sciences.
Between 1824 and 1827, he published several works on forensic medicine: *Forensic Manual of Poisons, Preceded by Considerations on Poisoning*14, “Collection of Papers, Consultations, and Reports on Various Topics in Forensic Medicine”15, “Forensic Medical Paper on the Viability of the Newborn Child, Presented toHis Excellency the Keeper of the Seals, Minister of Justice”16
François Chaussier died at his home in Paris on June 19, 1828, at the age of 81, from a stroke.
He was buried at Père-Lachaise Cemetery (18th division) on June 21: Nicolas-Philibert Adelon delivered a speech on behalf of the Academy; Marie-Alexandre Désormaux, representing the Faculty, did the same; and Duméril, on behalf of the Royal Academy of Sciences, read a lengthy eulogy.
Thesecond son, Franck CHAUSSIER, followed in his father’s footsteps and defended his doctoral dissertation in 1827 in Montpellier.
He is a French physician, a professor at the Paris Faculty of Medicine, and a member of the Royal Academy of Medicine and the Academy of Sciences.
Chaussier was the chief editor of the articles on pharmacy inthe *Encyclopédie méthodique*13.
She was born in 1712 in Clermont-Ferrand to a family of doctors.
She first studied under Anne BAIRSIN, a midwife, for three years.
On September 26, 1739, she received her diploma and shortly thereafter became a licensed midwife.
She worked as a midwife at the Châtelet in Paris for sixteen years.
In 1752, to put theory into practice, she published a book titled *A Summary of the Art of Childbirth*.
In 1754, she returned to Auvergne and began giving free lessons.
In 1758, she designed her famous demonstration “machine” (made of wood, cardboard, fabric, and cotton), which was approved on December1 by the Academy of Surgery.
During the two-month training course, the students were encouraged to practice on the mannequin.
She died on April 16, 1794, at the age of 79 in Bordeaux, in poverty and solitude, with her niece and her husband absent. There is a Rue Angélique du Coudray in Thorigné-Fouillard and also a Rue Madame-du-Coudray in Clermont-Ferrand, her hometown. The maternity ward at the hospital in Melun (77) also bears her name.