Academic Formation

EPISEN - IT for Health

Head of Program : Abdelhamid MELLOUK (Contact : mellouk@u-pec.fr)

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE TRAINING :

The specialized engineering degree in Health Technologies is a national diploma of higher education at the Bac +5 level, accredited by the Cti (Commission des Titres d’Ingenieur). It spans over 3 years and aims to train managers and experts in computer networks and telecommunications, specializing in emerging technologies applied to e-health.

The targeted activities in the business environment are of two types:
• Front office (related to services): data capture, data restitution, communication via user-level deployed infrastructure, embedded systems (sensors), smart and connected objects, IoT (Internet of Things), interfaces, companion software, intelligent interactions, telemedicine systems, assistance, augmented situational information, etc.
• Back office (support, related to infrastructure): data transport, network and software architecture, data hosting, data and infrastructure security, system interconnection, certification, etc.

SKILLS DEVELOPED AND PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION :

The specialized engineering degree in Health Technologies ensures the acquisition of technical, managerial, and organizational skills dedicated to innovation engineering.

Technical Skills:

  • Expertise in computer networks, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications: cloud computing, home automation, hospital networks, mobile sensors, content-oriented networks, etc.
  • Mastery of emerging technologies and intelligent tools applied to connected health: blockchain, IoT and connected devices, automated control, etc.
  • Proficiency in digital technologies with a specialization in connected health domains: Big Data, telemedicine, virtual and augmented reality, mobile applications, etc.

Professional Integration:

Research and development engineer, study engineers, consultant engineer, chief eHealth data officer, project manager, security/data/internet and multimedia expert, project manager for the deployment of dedicated healthcare systems and hardware, IT services/security systems manager, expert in embedded devices for patient monitoring and telemedicine.

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM?

  • Small group format with restricted numbers (24 students)
  • Personalized student support and practical work in professional settings
  • Annual synthesis project applying all acquired skills
  • Experienced professionals as instructors (72% are research professors, 28% are professionals)
  • Expert teaching team in collaborative research
  • High employability in a rapidly evolving technological environment
  • Focus on emerging technologies and intelligent tools applied to e-health and connected health
  • Technological watch fostering scientific curiosity and supporting learners in the world of scientific research

PROGRAM AND PEDAGOGICAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Program:

  • Technologies: 46%
  • Communication, foreign languages, and management: 26%
  • Engineering fundamentals: 14%
  • Interdisciplinary scientific openness and practical application: 14%.

Tools:

  • E-Learning platform
  • TOEIC preparation

Equipment:

  • Patient data collection platforms and geolocation
  • Physiological data simulator
  • Virtual reality equipment
  • Smartphones and mobile terminals
  • Health Living Lab
  • Cloud infrastructure for data hosting

RICH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR SUCCESSFUL EMPLOYMENT IN BUSINESS :

  • 1st year: 6-week internship for exposure to professional environments
  • 2nd year: 14-week internship abroad for practical experience
  • 3rd year: 24-week final internship

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT TO ENHANCE YOUR EXPERIENCES

  • Academic or professional stays abroad
  • Contribution to the school and university’s international outreach
  • Recognition of professional activities or transnational projects
  • Personal initiatives

TRAINING PARTNERS AND ASSOCIATED LABORATORY Partners:

  • European Competitiveness Cluster Systématic
  • Close collaboration with numerous industries and federations: Syntec Numérique, Orange, Sanofi, DocMadi, Bepatient, Vizua, erocca, Covalia, medecindirect, Sesin, H4D, I-Tracing, Inovelan, médialis, Santeos
  • Collaborations with foreign universities (Algeria, Sweden, Canada, Vietnam)

Associated Research Laboratory:

  • Associated research laboratories LISSI (Laboratory Image, Signals, and Intelligent Systems)

School fees under student status for the academic year 2023-2024 amount to €601.

 

Campus : 

122, rue Paul Armangot, 94400 Vitry-sur-Seine.

Moyen de transport :

  • Metro 7 – Villejuif Louis Aragon
  • Metro 14 : L’Haÿ-Les-Roses
  • Tramway 7
  • Bus 185
  • Bus 132