Department of Preventive Medicine
The Preventive Medicine Service is open to all students at the University of Montpellier. Visits and consultations are free, confidential, and subject to medical confidentiality.
There, you will meet receptionists and appointment coordinators, nurses, doctors, clinical psychologists, a dietitian-nutritionist, as well as social workers from the CROUS. The multidisciplinary nature of our team allows us to offer you a comprehensive approach to your health issues or concerns.
New: Online appointment scheduling.
Reception and Consultations
Vaccinations? Listening, support, advice? Preventive medical, psychological, and social health checkups and general health screenings? Screening tests? Nursing care? Information on different methods of contraception? Emergency contraception? Specialized consultations: psychology, addiction treatment (tobacco, etc.), gynecology, nutrition?
The SCMPPS branches welcome you.
Whether you’re a new student at the University of Montpellier, enrolled in a program with specific health risks, or simply want to check in, you can get a health checkup at the SCMPPS. You can make an appointment at the SCMPPS branch closest to your campus. Depending on your field of study, you may also be invited by the SCMPPS to come in for a visit.
This preventive health checkup is an opportunity to discuss your lifestyle, how you’re adjusting to college, and your relationships with others. The nurse and doctor will work with you to assess your health needs, offer advice, and, if necessary, refer you to other professionals.
Please remember to bring your health/vaccination record so we can verify your vaccination status (*)
(*) Students enrolling in Biology and Health programs must be up to date on their specific vaccination requirements. Please note that if you have a medical contraindication to any of these vaccinations, you will not be able to pursue studies in Biology and Health.
Specialized Consultations
Clinical Psychology Consultations
Clinical psychologists are available for individual, confidential, and free consultations by appointment at the Preventive Medicine Department:
- Downtown branch;
- Triolet branch;
- Occitanie branch;
- Nîmes branch.
Depending on the situation, we may also offer you phone appointments.
For more information or to schedule an appointment:
Gynecology Appointments
Do you have any questions about gynecology?
To discuss various topics—such as contraception, sexuality, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HPV vaccination, etc.—and/or to undergo a gynecological exam.
Make an appointment with one of the department's doctors for a free and confidential consultation.
Contact: 04.34.43.30.70
Email
Diet or Nutrition Consultations
Are you wondering about your eating habits?
To discuss various topics related to nutrition, schedule a one-on-one appointment with the dietitian-nutritionist—the consultation is free and confidential.
Depending on the situation, we may also offer you phone appointments.
Contact: 04.34.43.30.87
Email
Smoking Cessation Counseling Sessions
Would you like to cut back or quit? Are you looking for information, motivation, or advice?
A tobacco specialist and a nurse are here to answer your questions and offer you support as you go through this process.
Make an appointment with a smoking cessation specialist—the consultation is free and confidential.
Contact: 04.34.43.30.70
Email
Education and Disabilities
If you are a student with a disability: to ensure equal opportunities, you may be eligible for academic and/or exam accommodations
As soon as the academic year begins, you should make an appointment with the Preventive Medicine Service as soon as possible.
The Preventive Medicine Service provides you with individualized, personalized support tailored to your needs throughout your time at the university.
All requests for accommodations are handled by a multidisciplinary team—including a physician authorized by the CDAPH (Hérault Commission for the Rights and Autonomy of People with Disabilities), a nurse, a secretary, and others—who are here to listen to you, assess your situation, and, based on the challenges you face, offer you appropriate accommodations for your studies and/or exams.
The team works in collaboration with the Handiversité department, the academic units, and the academic services.
Note: In the event of a temporary disability (accidents, injuries, etc.), you must contact the Preventive Medicine Department as soon as possible.
Work Life and Disability
Are you interested in working atUM, or are you a university employee who wants to know if your health condition can be recognized as a disability? Do you have questions about the accommodations the university offers?
The Handiversité service and the SCMPPS work closely together to provide you with personalized and confidential support throughout your career journey.
Psychological support
Clinical psychologists are available for individual, confidential, and free consultations by appointment at the Preventive Medicine Department:
- Downtown branch;
- Triolet branch;
- Occitanie branch;
- Nîmes branch.
Depending on the situation, we may also offer you phone appointments.
For more information or to schedule an appointment:
Student Mental Health Program
The University of Montpellier participates in the “Santé Psy Étudiant” program launched by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research students to up to 12 sessions of psychological counseling outside the university without having to pay upfront.
Vaccination
Do you have questions about vaccination?
Please feel free to contact or meet with one of our nurses at the SCMPPS branch closest to your school.
You can also visit the Vaccination Info Service website and the Ministry of Health and Prevention website.
Vaccinations available at SCMPPS for students:
- DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio)
- DTPC (diphtheria, tetanus, polio, pertussis)
- Hepatitis B
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
- ACWY and B Meningitis
- Tuberculosis Test
Students in high-risk programs: Are you pursuing a course of study that puts you at risk of exposure to specific pathogens? Are you traveling abroad to an area where certain infectious agents are circulating?
- I'm studying health sciences
- If I am enrolled in other programs that require vaccination, or if I am exposed to specific risks
If you are exposed to a risk during your studies or internships, you may need to have your vaccination history reviewed by a nurse or doctor at the SCMPPS.
Students enrolling in Biology-Health programs must be up to date on their specific vaccination requirements. Please note that if you have a contraindication to any of these vaccinations, you will not be able to pursue studies in Biology-Health. - I’m planning to do an internship or study abroad
Are you planning to go abroad for an internship or to complete part of your studies? Depending on the country, certain precautions and/or vaccinations may be required.
Visit the Institut Buisson Bertrand website for information on required vaccinations and to schedule an appointment online.Visit the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs website for travel advice.
Sexual Health
Do you have questions about birth control, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), or the HPV vaccine? The nurses and preventive medicine doctors at SCMPPS are here to help you.
If you'd like, you can also make an appointment with one of the department's doctors (free and confidential consultation) to discuss these issues and/or have a gynecological exam:
Contact: 04.34.43.30.70
Email
New: Book an appointment online!
The preventive care physician does not replace your primary care physician. However, during a gynecological consultation, the physician is authorized to issue prescriptions for contraception and follow-up care, as well as to order screening tests. The physician can advise you and refer you to the services best suited to your situation.
Our prevention services can provide emergency contraception to female students who request it.
Prev’Box Device
In case of an emergency? If you forget something? If you need something? … these boxes are here for you!
Your Preventive Medicine Department has installed red boxes in front of its branches in Triolet, Occitanie, and Richter in Montpellier, and at the School of Medicine in Nîmes.
There, you'll find the following free of charge, even outside the branch offices' hours of operation:
- Sanitary products, tampons
- Male and female condoms and lubricants
- Breathalyzers
Take only what you need so that everyone can benefit.
Free condoms without a prescription for people under 26
As of January1, 2023, young people under the age of 26—with no minimum age requirement—can obtain condoms* for free at pharmacies without a prescription (100% covered by health insurance).
To obtain a free box of condoms at a pharmacy, adults must present their Vitale card or a certificate of eligibility (which can be downloaded from their ameli account) or, if they do not have either of these, a form of identification.
Recipients of state medical aid (AME) are also eligible to receive this benefit by presenting their AME card, as are European Union citizens by presenting their European Health Insurance Card.
If you are a minor, a simple sworn statement is sufficient to verify your age or your status as a social security beneficiary (or an AME beneficiary). You may request that the issuance of the document be kept confidential, if you wish.
*"Eden" and "Sortez couverts!" brands
Don't hesitate to talk to a professional at the Preventive Medicine Service about your sexual health!
Free morning-after pill without a prescription for all women
As of January1, 2023, emergency contraception has been available at pharmacies without a prescription and without any upfront cost to anyone—whether a minor or an adult—who is covered by social security or holds AME coverage (until now, only minors were eligible for 100% coverage, and emergency contraception without a prescription was limited to those under 25); this dispensing “must be accompanied by clear and concise information on contraceptive counseling and follow-up appointments.”
Don't hesitate to talk to a professional at the Preventive Medicine Department about your sexual health!
HIV and STIs: Prevention
The Use of Condoms
As of January 1, 2023, minors (regardless of age) and adults aged 18 to 26 (both men and women) can obtain male condoms free of charge at pharmacies without a prescription, with the cost covered by health insurance.
You can also pick them up at the PrevBoxes located at the entrances to the SCMPPS branches in Triolet, Occitanie, and Richter, as well as at the Nîmes School of Medicine.
Screening
You can contact the CeGIDD (Free Screening and Diagnostic Center) in Nîmes or Montpellier, which offer the following services free of charge:
- HIV/AIDS and viral hepatitis screening,
- screening and treatment of STIs (sexually transmitted infections); vaccination against sexually transmitted diseases (human papillomavirus, viral hepatitis A and B),
- PrEP (pharmaceutical prevention of HIV/AIDS) consultations.
Your doctor or an SCMPPS preventive medicine physician can issue a prescription for laboratory testing: serological tests for HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and syphilis, as well as PCR tests for chlamydia and gonorrhea (vaginal self-swab for girls and urine sample for boys).
Human Papillomavirus
Human papillomaviruses (HPV) are linked to the development of several cancers: cervical, vaginal, and vulvar cancers, as well as anal and penile cancers and several cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract (oral cavity, oropharynx, and tonsils). The proportion of cancers attributable to HPV varies depending on the type of cancer.
- Vaccination coverage for young men and women up to age 19.
- Vaccination coverage for MSM up to age 25.
An occupational health physician at SCMPPS can issue a prescription for the HPV vaccine and administer it to you, or, depending on the situation, cover the cost of the vaccine.
Resource sites about the city
Menstrual Leave
The University of Montpellier is introducing menstrual leave to address the challenges associated with menstrual cycles that may arise during a student’s academic career.
This program allows eligible individuals to take temporary leave from work, subject to certain conditions, in the event of menstrual-related issues.
Collective Prevention Initiatives
Throughout the academic year, the Preventive Medicine Service and the Student Health Ambassadors (ERS) offer preventive health initiatives and screening days.
What is the role of a Student Health Ambassador (ERS)? ERSs help raise awareness among other students—their peers—about health issues. In recent years, ERSs have developed tools to facilitate prevention initiatives related to sexual and mental health, as well as addiction prevention.
The highlights of the program are: “AUM Santé ” (a series of in-person and online activities and workshops).
You will be notified of the dates, locations, and recruitment periods for the ERS via email to your university address, as well as through newsletters and the ERS Instagram account. Follow us! #ersumontpellier
On a variety of health topics (mental health, sexual health, nutrition, addictions, sports and health, psychosocial skills development, etc.), come meet the ERS, the department’s health professionals, and our partners on campus. How can you manage your sleep? Learn relaxation techniques? How can you manage menstrual cramps? … Online webinars and workshops are also available throughout the year.
Stress Management Workshops
Would you like to learn how to better manage your reactions to stress? Would you like to be more assertive and communicate more effectively?
Sophrology workshops for students (registration required).
Screening Days
Take advantage of screenings for various health topics:
For students: oral health checkup, vision and screen use assessment, and screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and vaccinations
For staff: hearing screening, vision and screen use assessment, and initiatives to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.
Cooking Workshops and Nutrition Tuesdays
Join us throughout the year for cooking workshops and nutrition booths. These workshops are opportunities to meet, share, and discuss food in a friendly atmosphere.
For students, these workshops are led by the ERS with the support of our dietitian-nutritionist.
For staff members, these workshops are led by our dietitian and nutritionist.
Social Services
CROUS social workers are available to assist you with a variety of issues: rights and responsibilities, university and family life, and overall health. After an interview and a joint assessment of your situation, you will be offered measures and/or a support plan to ensure that your studies proceed smoothly.
You can meet with the social workers during their office hours at the Preventive Medicine Serviceor at the CROUS.
