Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Itinerary:

  • Innovation for Industry
  • Industrial Process Management

Work-study programs are available starting in the third year (apprenticeship contract and professional training contract)

All courses are available as (for employees, individuals, or job seekers), subject to meeting the required prerequisites and the terms and conditions of each course.

the diploma
  • Level 6: Bachelor’s degree level, 180 ECTS credits
  • Competency-based approach
  • 3-year integrated program
  • Easier international mobility
  • A training program heavily structured around real-world work scenarios
objectives

The Bachelor's degree in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering aims to train mid-level managers for industry who possess analytical and synthesis skills and a genuine understanding of the industrial sector.

suggested routes

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers two distinct tracks starting in the second year

  • Innovation for Industry
  • Industrial Process Management
target skills

Skills common to both tracks:

  • Specify the technical, economic, and industrial requirements
  • Determine the design solution
  • Implement the selected technical solution
  • Manage the product and production system lifecycle

Specific skills:

Industrial Process Management Track:

  • Managing an industrial project with a focus on accountability

Innovation Track for Industry:

  • Proposing innovative solutions to address an industrial challenge
training organization

Start date: September.
Duration: 3 years.
Total course hours: 2,000 hours
Total hours for supervised projects: 600 hours
Internship: Minimum of 22 weeks over the 3 years
Assessment method: Continuous assessment.
Work-study program: Available in the 3rd year

lessons

SEMESTER 1 ALL TRACKS

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • SAé 1-1: Consumer Product Analysis
  • SAé 1-2: Modification of a mechanical system
  • SAé 1-3: From Digital Model to Physical Prototype
  • SAé 1-4: Structural Organization of the Industry

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering tools
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Electricity
  • Expression – Communication
  • Languages
  • PPP

SEMESTER 2: ALL TRACKS

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • SAé 2-1: Specification of Part Manufacturing Processes
  • SAé 2-2: Implementation of a robotic production cell
  • SAé 2-3: Manufacturing a single part
  • SAé 2-4: Managing a Stabilized Production Process
  • SAé 2-5: Design of a safety component

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering tools
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Organization and Industrial Management
  • Automation
  • Computer Science
  • Expression – Communication
  • Languages
  • PPP

Industrial Process Management (MPI) Track 

SEMESTER 3

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAÉ S3
  • SAÉ: Meeting an Industrial Need
  • SAÉ Technical Improvements
  • SAÉ Portfolio S3

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project 3
  • Management

SEMESTER 4

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAE S4
  • REH Company Monitoring
  • REH Project Monitoring
  • SAÉ: Meeting an Industrial Need
  • SAÉ Validation of an Industrial Process
  • SAÉ Portfolio S4
  • S4 Internship

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project 4
  • Management

Industrial Process Management (MPI) Track

SEMESTER 5

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAÉ S5
  • SAÉ: Independently provide a functional and optimized solution that meets industrial needs throughout the entire lifecycle
  • SAÉ: Synthesize and apply existing concepts to drive innovation
  • Resource Transfer

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project
  • Management

SEMESTER 6

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAÉ S6
  • REH Company Monitoring
  • REH Project Monitoring
  • SAÉ Portfolio S6
  • SAÉ: Independently provide a functional and optimized solution that meets industrial needs throughout the entire lifecycle
  • SAÉ: Analyzing Innovation and Enhancing It Technically
  • S6 Internship
  • Resource Transfer

Resources (materials)

  • Structural Design
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Languages
  • Management

Innovation Pathway for Industry (II) 

SEMESTER 3

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAÉ S3
  • SAÉ: Meeting an Industrial Need
  • SAÉ Technical Improvements
  • SAÉ Portfolio S3


Resources (materials):

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project 3
  • Innovation


SEMESTER 4

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAE S4
  • REH Company Monitoring
  • REH Project Monitoring
  • SAÉ: Meeting an Industrial Need
  • SAÉ: Using existing concepts to innovate
  • SAÉ Portfolio S4
  • S4 Internship


Resources (materials):

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project 4
  • Innovation

Innovation Pathway for Industry (II) 

SEMESTER 5

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAÉ S5
  • SAÉ: Independently provide a functional and optimized solution that meets industrial needs throughout the entire lifecycle
  • SAÉ: Synthesize and apply existing concepts to drive innovation
  • SAÉ Portfolio S5
  • Resource Transfer

Resources (materials)

  • Mechanics
  • Structural Design
  • Materials Science
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Metrology
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Expression & Communication
  • Languages
  • Personal and Professional Project
  • Innovation

SEMESTER 6

Learning and Assessment Situations (LAS):

  • Suivi-PT-SAE S6
  • REH Company Monitoring
  • REH Project Monitoring
  • SAE Portfolio S6
  • SAE: Independently deliver a functional and optimized solution that meets industrial requirements throughout the entire lifecycle
  • SAE: Analyzing Innovation and Enhancing It Technically
  • S6 Internship
  • Resource Transfer

Resources (materials)

  • Structural Design
  • Applied Mathematics and Scientific Tools
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Production – Methods
  • Industrial Organization and Management
  • Cyber-Physical Systems Engineering
  • Languages
  • Innovation
further education
  • Engineering schools: ENI, INSA, ENSAM, Polytech, ITII, …
  • At the university (Bachelor’s–Master PhD program),
  • Professional Bachelor's Degree,
  • At the Nîmes University Institute of Technology (IUT): LP MMS, Mechanical Engineering Program in Industrial Structures, in partnership with Polytech Montpellier.
industries – business sectors

All industrial sectors that design, use, manufacture, or operate mechanical solutions:

Transportation: aviation, rail, automotive, maritime, logistics,

Energy and raw materials: electricity, oil, gas, minerals,

Environment/Health: agricultural equipment, food processing, water, recycling, sports, recreation, pharmaceuticals, medical,

Cutting-edge sectors: military, nuclear, and aerospace.

Recruitment and Admission Requirements

General Baccalaureate: Recommended Specializations

Mathematics + Physics and Chemistry or Engineering Sciences

Any other specialty, subject to review of the application

General Baccalaureate earned before 2021: Science Baccalaureate

Technical Baccalaureate: STI 2D

Apply in January via Parcoursup

Admission criteria:

  • Evaluations from the teaching staff, recommendations from the homeroom committee, and motivation for the program
  • French and Language Grades
  • Grades from 11th and 12th grade in science and general education courses

All courses are available as (for employees, individuals, or job seekers), subject to validation of the required prerequisites. Access is also available through the Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience (VAE, VAP, or VES) program. Contact the Continuing Education Department at the University of Montpellier – Nîmes Offices

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the pros

Student challenges in project-based work

Computer lab equipped with the latest versions of design, simulation, and manufacturing software

State-of-the-art equipment: machining centers, CNC press brakes, cutting machines, welding robots, welding and NDT processes, rapid prototyping machines: 3D printing, 3D scanners

Gard Technology Platform (PFT 3D INNOV) at our offices

Extensive industry partnerships: guest speakers, supervised projects, alumni lectures, and industry internships