Institute de Management des Industries de la Sante

• Location: Lyon, France,
• Founded: 1987
• Language of instruction: English, French,
• Type of study: mixed.

The Institut de Management des Industries de la Santé (IMIS) is an educational institution that offers higher education programs in the healthcare sector. Students from various cities across France and other countries come to the Lyon campus to acquire comprehensive knowledge in areas such as pharmaceuticals, medical sciences, biochemistry, and other related specialties.

With a rich history of providing education in the healthcare sector since 1987, IMIS focuses on nurturing the scientific profiles of its Master's degree students. Students enter the institute with their academic backgrounds and leave with a unique set of dual professional skills in marketing and regulation. These skills position them for high-level leadership roles within the healthcare industries. The distinctive educational experience at IMIS is complemented by real-world practical cases, educational collaborations with industry-leading companies, and individual and group professional scenarios. These elements help students develop applied skills and gain practical work experience before embarking on their careers.

Situated in the Lyon metropolitan area, which is home to numerous healthcare-related sectors, including pharmacy, biotechnology, and industry, IMIS collaborates with local organizations such as bioMérieux, Sanofi Pasteur, Bioderma, Boiron, and Mylan. Through these partnerships, IMIS students have access to paid internships and the opportunity to showcase their skills to representatives from major companies in the field.

The institution does not have residential residences or houses, but its staff can provide assistance in finding suitable housing near campus.

In order to develop in the international healthcare industry, students need to master knowledge about the global issues of the sector.
For these purposes, the institute offers a 10-day business trip to the United States to meet with industry professionals, exchange contacts and recommendations, gain new experience and applied skills. Trips take place several times a year and are available to academically successful, interested students.

IMIS has a special interest in the creation of individual projects by students, so it develops partnerships with student associations of the faculties of pharmacy and natural sciences. Collaboration allows students to meet like-minded people during and outside of class, have the opportunity to create group projects and support each other in professional endeavors.

Lyon is the first city in France in terms of business friendliness: here entrepreneurs can find support for their ideas, funding and a responsive audience. According to APEC, Lyon is considered a preferred city for executives due to its combination of quality of life and economic dynamism. For students, the city will also be interesting for its wide variety of leisure activities: festivals, film screenings, film exhibitions, nightlife, international restaurants and much more await them outside the study area.

• Quick employment at the end of education,
• The curriculum includes a mandatory internship,
• Accredited Higher Education Courses,
• IMIS is ranked sixth in the "Happy at School" ranking among specialized institutions due to positive feedback from students,
• Learning in small groups,
• The teaching staff is represented by medical professionals who are native speakers of French or English,
• Some of the programs are taught in English, which allows students to improve their knowledge of business and professional language.

The institute is located on the HEP Lyon – René Cassin campus.
The educational area of 22,500 square meters was created by IGS Group in 2004, today it unites 23 specialized schools, including IMIS, in its spaces.

Academic classes take place in large and bright classrooms, specialized laboratories and open spaces, which enriches the learning environment of students. From the special places on campus:

• Place des Incubateurs is a site of more than 180 square meters, designed for creating projects and implementing ideas, coworking and independent work. There are four systems dedicated to the study of entrepreneurial activity,
• A 420-square-meter workspace prepared for group work and research. In the room you can find more than 12,000 scientific papers, French and international press, access electronic databases,
• Educational laboratory with advanced pedagogical technologies: MOOC, Business and Serious Games, Flipped Classroom and others. It is equipped with hardware, smart whiteboards, video projectors, robotic systems and technological software packages that facilitate the learning process.

The school year lasts from autumn to mid-summer. Students visit the campus on weekdays, weekends and international, national holidays are provided for recreation.

The list of additional costs will include:

• Registration fees,
• Health insurance,
• Books & Supplies,
• Additional academic classes, extracurricular assistance from employees,
• Some off-campus activities and leisure activities,
• Personal spending.

The admission procedure to IMIS can be organized in an online format. Candidates will have to go through several stages:

• Filling out the online form and attaching the required documents to it,
• Payment of registration fees,
• Invitation to the entrance exams (no later than 72 hours after sending the application form),
• English language test, interview with a member of the admissions committee,
• Getting the result within a week and starting your studies.

According to statistics in recent years, about 87% of IMIS graduates are employed in the healthcare sector within three months after receiving a diploma.

For admission to IMIS programs, international applicants should provide:

• Personal documents: passport, visa or residence permit, health insurance,
• Academic documents: diplomas and certificates of previous places of study. For example, to enroll in a master's program, a candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a related field,
• Certificate confirming the level of English proficiency not lower than IELTS 6.0-6.5.

Individual achievements, work experience, and letters of recommendation will be a plus to the documents provided and increase the chance of admission.

Thanks to extensive networks of cooperation with local organizations, the institute offers its students discounts and promotions in restaurants, leisure and science centers, museums and other companies in Lyon. Students will also have special conditions for receiving state financial aid: grants, loans, credits.

The institution itself offers two funding options:

• Individual – the student divides the payment for the program into two parts, so he receives a 5% discount,
• 10 months of paid internship under a work-study contract: salary can be assigned to cover the cost of education.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision