Master Year 1 Chemistry and Interfaces
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Chemistry and Interfaces |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Research and Industry |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course Duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course Start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree obtained on completion of the second year of the Master |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Prepare for a PhD and gain strong experience for a career in research
Asset n°2
Benefit from a pedagogy favoring immersion in a research laboratory environment
Asset n°3
Participate in lectures from key industrial partners
Chemistry is a science that can be used to resolve many of the challenges faced by society today, from health issues to sustainable development. This program has been designed to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge in chemistry to be equipped to meet these challenges.
The program builds strong expertise in many different fields of chemistry including organic, organometallic, supramolecular, solid state and inorganic. It also builds bridges towards other scientific fields such as biology, material sciences and energy. This approach paves the way for students to develop innovations at the crossroads of different technological fields. The teaching is supported by the Institut Polytechnique de Paris research units, renowned for their excellence in chemistry including molecular chemistry, physical chemistry and material sciences.
Objectives
The program aims to:
- Provide students with a high level of experimental and theoretical scientific training based on a broad spectrum of current chemistry research topics
- Favor the immersion of students in a research laboratory environment to gain experience of new experimental techniques through a learning-by-doing approach
- Foster chemistry knowledge and understanding in direct contact with researchers and up-to-date scientific issues
To complete this Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
After completing the second year of the Master, students will be able to pursue a PhD or career in:
- Research, research & development in the higher education system or public research institutes
- Private sector as a research engineer in companies requiring high-level scientific knowledge or using science-based methodologies
- Entrepreneurship for those looking to develop a company project taking advantage of laboratory research and benefiting from Institut Polytechnique de Paris incubators
- Teaching in higher and secondary education
Core courses
2 mandatory courses
|
Electrons and nuclei in modern chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Solid-State Chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Elective courses
1 mandatory course to choose among:
|
Methods in Organic and Organometallic chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Quantum Physics of Electrons in Solids |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Surfaces Molles |
36h 4 ECTS Français |
Possible facultative courses to choose from:
|
Essentials in molecular chemistry |
28h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
|
36h 4 ECTS English |
1 mandatory course to choose among
|
Experimental project |
40h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Materials Design |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Core course
|
Molecular Modeling |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Possible facultative course:
|
Laboratory work in Chemical Sciences II |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Options
The student must choose a program between three options:
- Biology and heath
- Energy and sustainable development
- Innovative materials for technology
In each program, they must follow three courses including mandatory courses:
______
- Biology and health
Mandatory courses
|
Drug science |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Total synthesis |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Projet en modélisation des systèmes vivants |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
_____
- Energy and sustainable development
Choose 2 mandatory courses among:
|
Sustainable chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Environmental chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Material science for energy conversion and storage |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Chemical engineering |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Laboratory course in photovoltaics |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
______
- Innovative materials for technology
2 mandatory courses
|
Material science for energy conversion and storage |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Nanomaterials: Electronic and energy applications |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Current trends in material science |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Laboratory course in photovoltaics |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
Internship
Research internship
It can be performed in an academic or industrial laboratory in France or abroad.
Early April to the end of August
Minimum of 4 months
26 ECTS
The student must write a research report and perform an oral presentation
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in chemistry that covers the prerequisites specified in the Master’s year one courses.
Language prerequisites
B2 level of English is required.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.
Applications and admission dates
Chemistry is a science that can be used to resolve many of the challenges faced by society today, from health issues to sustainable development. This program has been designed to provide students with cutting-edge knowledge in chemistry to be equipped to meet these challenges.
The program builds strong expertise in many different fields of chemistry including organic, organometallic, supramolecular, solid state and inorganic. It also builds bridges towards other scientific fields such as biology, material sciences and energy. This approach paves the way for students to develop innovations at the crossroads of different technological fields. The teaching is supported by the Institut Polytechnique de Paris research units, renowned for their excellence in chemistry including molecular chemistry, physical chemistry and material sciences.
Objectives
The program aims to:
- Provide students with a high level of experimental and theoretical scientific training based on a broad spectrum of current chemistry research topics
- Favor the immersion of students in a research laboratory environment to gain experience of new experimental techniques through a learning-by-doing approach
- Foster chemistry knowledge and understanding in direct contact with researchers and up-to-date scientific issues
To complete this Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
After completing the second year of the Master, students will be able to pursue a PhD or career in:
- Research, research & development in the higher education system or public research institutes
- Private sector as a research engineer in companies requiring high-level scientific knowledge or using science-based methodologies
- Entrepreneurship for those looking to develop a company project taking advantage of laboratory research and benefiting from Institut Polytechnique de Paris incubators
- Teaching in higher and secondary education
Core courses
2 mandatory courses
|
Electrons and nuclei in modern chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Solid-State Chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Elective courses
1 mandatory course to choose among:
|
Methods in Organic and Organometallic chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Quantum Physics of Electrons in Solids |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Surfaces Molles |
36h 4 ECTS Français |
Possible facultative courses to choose from:
|
Essentials in molecular chemistry |
28h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
|
36h 4 ECTS English |
1 mandatory course to choose among
|
Experimental project |
40h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Materials Design |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Core course
|
Molecular Modeling |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Possible facultative course:
|
Laboratory work in Chemical Sciences II |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Options
The student must choose a program between three options:
- Biology and heath
- Energy and sustainable development
- Innovative materials for technology
In each program, they must follow three courses including mandatory courses:
______
- Biology and health
Mandatory courses
|
Drug science |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Total synthesis |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Projet en modélisation des systèmes vivants |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
_____
- Energy and sustainable development
Choose 2 mandatory courses among:
|
Sustainable chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Environmental chemistry |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Material science for energy conversion and storage |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Chemical engineering |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Laboratory course in photovoltaics |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
______
- Innovative materials for technology
2 mandatory courses
|
Material science for energy conversion and storage |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Nanomaterials: Electronic and energy applications |
36h 4 ECTS English |
Choose one mandatory course among:
|
Experimental project |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
|
Current trends in material science |
36h 4 ECTS English |
|
Laboratory course in photovoltaics |
36h 4 ECTS Français/English |
Internship
Research internship
It can be performed in an academic or industrial laboratory in France or abroad.
Early April to the end of August
Minimum of 4 months
26 ECTS
The student must write a research report and perform an oral presentation
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Bachelor of Science in chemistry that covers the prerequisites specified in the Master’s year one courses.
Language prerequisites
B2 level of English is required.
How to apply
Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:
- Transcript
- Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)
- CV/resume
- Statement of purpose
You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session.
Fees and scholarships
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.