Master Sciences Du Bois — Sciences du Bois

Tuition fees are 250 EUR per year.

Wood science (sciences du bois) is the study of wood as a material, covering its biological formation in trees, its physical and mechanical properties, and the industrial processes used to transform it into construction materials, furniture, paper, and other products. Students in this kind of program typically study wood anatomy and biology, the mechanical and physical testing of wood as a material, timber engineering and construction applications, and the industrial processes involved in sawing, drying, treating, and finishing wood products. Coursework often combines materials science with more applied engineering content, addressing questions such as how wood behaves under load, how it can be protected against decay and insects, and how forestry and wood-processing industries are organized. Laboratory and workshop components are common, giving students direct experience testing and working with wood materials. Graduates typically move into roles within the timber and construction industries, wood products manufacturing, forestry management, or research institutions focused on materials science and forest products. This Master Sciences du Bois is delivered by Université de Montpellier in Montpellier, France. The program lasts two years, with an intake scheduled for September. Instruction is in French. Yearly tuition is 250 EUR, consistent with standard public-university rates in France. Applicants should have a background in materials science, engineering, or forestry, sufficient French for technical coursework and laboratory work, and an interest in the material science and industrial applications of wood.