M1 Ergonomie et facteurs humains

Master's degree
Specialisation Ergonomie
Full-time academic programmes
Life-long learning
French

The Master's degree in Ergonomics and Human Factors aims to train ergonomists and Human Factors specialists. The first year of the Master's degree focuses on three of the five competencies covered by the full program:

  1. Understanding human activities in context using a systemic approach.
  2. Adapting ergonomic practices to societal changes.
  3. Conducting a reflective analysis of ergonomics, the profession of ergonomist, and one's own practice.

The first semester provides multidisciplinary knowledge and skills to perform an ergonomic analysis of a workstation. The second semester provides additional knowledge and skills aimed at broadening the scope of analysis to perform an ergonomic diagnosis of a work system at the level of a small enterprise.

Information

Présentation

Skills

The first year of the master's programme aims to teach the skills needed to carry out an ergonomic diagnosis of a work system in a small enterprise. It is structured around three areas of competencies: 1) Understanding human activities in context using a systemic approach. 2) Adapting ergonomic practices to societal changes. 3) Conducting a reflective analysis of ergonomics, the profession of ergonomist, and one's own practice. This structuration is in line with the RNCP (National Register of Professional Certifications) entry for ergonomics: https://www.francecompetences.fr/recherche/rncp/38544/

Objectives

The first semester provides basic theoretical and methodological knowledge on human functioning and work environments from a multidisciplinary perspective (ergonomics, psychology, physiology, physics, neuroanatomy, etc.). The programme is structured around lectures supplemented by tutorials and practical work, which aim to help students develop professional skills from the very first weeks. At the end of the first semester, students must carry out an ergonomic analysis of a workstation in a real work situation in order to produce a diagnosis in terms of health and performance with regard to the human activities associated with that workstation. This exercise aims to integrate all the lessons learned in the first semester in relation to a professional situation relevant to the ergonomist's profession.

The second semester focuses on providing multidisciplinary knowledge (ergonomics, management, design, physiology, statistics, etc.) related to design processes and the functioning of socio-organisational systems. In addition, students must work in pairs to carry out an ergonomic analysis of work in a small enterprise during an internship. Throughout, they are supervised collectively by professionals and researchers in ergonomics. This work results in an academic dissertation and a defence.

Throughout the year, students are taught about the challenges concerning contemporary societal changes and transitions: ecological, digital, technological, etc.

Career Opportunities

Career prospects

Ergonome
Ergonome conseil, consultant(e) ergonome
Ergonome en prévention des risques professionnels / industriels
Ergonome des Interactions Homme-Machine – IHM
Ergonome en industrie
Ergonome chargé du maintien dans l'emploi de personnes en situation de handicap
Ergonome dans le domaine recherche scientifique
Ergonome spécialiste Facteurs Humains
Ergonome des produits et des services
Chargé de mission / projets
Chargé de prévention
Spécialiste facteurs humains et organisationnels (FOH)
Ingénieur d'études
Ingénieur de recherche
Ingénieur développement
Ingénieur conception-production
Ingénieur Facteurs Humains

Further Study Opportunities

Master Ergonomie et Facteurs Humains

Fees and scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.

Admission

Admission Route

Sociologie
Psychologie
Sciences de l'éducation
Sciences de l'homme, anthropologie, ethnologie
Sciences de la vie
Sciences et techniques des activités physiques et sportives
Sciences pour la santé
Sciences pour l'ingénieur

Capacity

Available Places

24

Target Audience and Entry Requirements

The Master's degree in Ergonomics and Human Factors recruits students who have completed a bachelor's degree in science (biology, physics), humanities and social sciences (psychology, sociology, anthropology), sports science, health, safety and environmental quality, or who have training in health and paramedical professions. The programme is also open to continuing education for anyone who already has professional experience and wishes to train in ergonomics and the profession of ergonomist.

Application Period(s)

Inception Platform

From 15/01/2026 to 16/03/2026

Supporting documents

Compulsory supporting documents

Motivation letter.

Professional project.

All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).

Curriculum Vitae.

Additional supporting documents

Certificate of English level.

VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

Programme
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Analyse ergonomique d'un poste de travail 3 Semestre 1 19
Analyse ergonomique du travail 3 Semestre 2 10.5 24.5
Construire les conditions d’une intervention 2 Semestre 2 7 7
Stage en entreprise : construire un diagnostic 6 Semestre 2
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Enjeux de santé au travail 3 Semestre 1 23 7
La cognition en situation : théories et méthodes 6 Semestre 2 35.5 14 12.5
Modèle de l'Homme en activité 6 Semestre 1 76.5 6
Théorie et méthodes pour l’évaluation des TMS 3 Semestre 1 18.5 10.5
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Ergonomie : concepts et méthodes 4 Semestre 1 21 4 14
Appréhender les environnements de travail : concepts, instruments et métrologie 3 Semestre 1 15 20
Appréhender l'organisation du travail 3 Semestre 2 14 14
Méthodes de base en ergonomie : recueil, traitement, analyse 6 Semestre 1 26 34
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Concevoir des situations adaptées au vieillissement de la population 2 Semestre 2 10.5 10.5
Conception des systèmes complexes 1 6 Semestre 2 28 14 14
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Anglais professionnel
Communiquer à l'international 2 Semestre 2 20
UE au choix de l'étudiant
UE libre S1 2 Semestre 1
Engagement de l'étudiant et vie associative 2 Semestre 1
SPOC Enjeux de la transition écologique 2 Semestre 1
SPOC Crises environnementales : comprendre les enjeux et solutions 2 Semestre 1
MOOC Introduction à la statistique avec R 2 Semestre 1

Teaching Location(s)

ORSAY

Academic Partner(s)

Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Staps, mention IEAP, parcours ISMH

Training campus

Orsay Bures

Orsay / Bures-sur-Yvette
Bus 4607, 4626
RER B Orsay ville ou Bures-sur-Yvette
Library
Community center

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