Master Year 1 Mechanics
| Year | Master Year 1 |
| Program | Mechanics |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English, French |
| Orientation | Research and Industrial R&D |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree obtained on completion of a second year of Master |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Cover a wide range of scientific areas relating to mechanics
Asset n°2
Combine learning and research in a highly stimulating environment
Asset n°3
Follow a PhD track in Mechanics
The Mechanics Master Year 1 (M1) at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific domains from fundamental to applied mechanics.The research areas cover smart structures, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, turbulence, waves and metamaterials.
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering track
The M1 - 2BME track provides students with research-intensive training in the application of the physical and engineering sciences to the life sciences, medicine, and health. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in engineering, physical sciences, or applied mathematics and a true desire to contribute to the ongoing revolutionary changes in the life sciences and medicine.
Objectives
This program enables students to:
- Acquire general concepts in mechanics, as well as discover recent advanced research in various domains
- Master fundamental knowledge and tools, before following a set of elective classes focusing on different specialized domains
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains like aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.
Regular track
Core courses
|
MMI101 : mathematical methods for mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC552B: numerical methods in solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Waves and vibrations MEC 556 MS204 |
30h 3 ECTS MEC556 English MS204 French and English |
|
Modeling of slender structures PHY304 MS202 |
30h 3 ECTS PHY304 English MS202 Français |
Elective courses
|
MF203 : Turbulence |
21h 2 ECTS Français |
|
MEC551 : Mechanics of materials |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MEC571 : Climate |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MAP555: signal processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Core courses
|
MMI102 : experimental methods in mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Compressible flows |
30h 3 ECTS English and French |
|
MEC432 : mécanique des fluides |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MF206: numerical methods for fluid mechanics |
21h 2 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC562 : mécanique et couplages multiphysique |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MEC561 : fluid-structure interaction or MS205 |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC569: mécanique cellulaire et subcellulaire |
30h 3 ECTS English or French |
|
MF204: changement climatique |
21h 2 ECTS Français |
Core courses
|
MEC431: Solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English or French |
|
MEC433: dynamique de l’atmosphère et des océans |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
Students must also complete a bibliographical research project and a research internship.
Elective course
|
MF207 : Acoustique |
21h 3 ECTS Français |
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering track (2BME)
The M1 - 2BME constitutes a core training in biomechanics and biomedical engineering and requires the completion of 11 courses, two laboratory rotations, and a year-long design project.
Of the 11 courses:
- 7 are mandatory (listed below)
- 4 are free electives. At least 2 of the 4 free electives should come from Mechanics, the remaining 2 can be selected from other Master's programs
|
Introduction to BME I: Biomechanics, Sensors and Devices |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Cell Biology and Physiology for engineers |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Design project (year long project) |
ECTS awarded at the end of Period 3 English |
|
Introduction to BME II: Imaging and Biomaterials |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Diagnostic and Treatment |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Statistics in Action |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Bioethics: The law and ethics of human enhancement |
8h 1 ECTS English |
|
Design Project (year long project) |
ECTS awarded at the end of Period 3 English |
|
Laboratory rotations |
2 months full time 20 ECTS English |
|
Design Project |
9 ECTS English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
Language prerequisites
- English
- French
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
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 3770€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships
Applications and admission dates
Coordinators
- Jean-Francois Semblat (ENSTA)
- Christophe Josserand (Ecole polytechnique)
Program office
General enquiries
The Mechanics Master Year 1 (M1) at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris offers students a high-level research-oriented program covering a wide range of scientific domains from fundamental to applied mechanics.The research areas cover smart structures, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, turbulence, waves and metamaterials.
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering track
The M1 - 2BME track provides students with research-intensive training in the application of the physical and engineering sciences to the life sciences, medicine, and health. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in engineering, physical sciences, or applied mathematics and a true desire to contribute to the ongoing revolutionary changes in the life sciences and medicine.
Objectives
This program enables students to:
- Acquire general concepts in mechanics, as well as discover recent advanced research in various domains
- Master fundamental knowledge and tools, before following a set of elective classes focusing on different specialized domains
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains like aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.
Regular track
Core courses
|
MMI101 : mathematical methods for mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC552B: numerical methods in solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Waves and vibrations MEC 556 MS204 |
30h 3 ECTS MEC556 English MS204 French and English |
|
Modeling of slender structures PHY304 MS202 |
30h 3 ECTS PHY304 English MS202 Français |
Elective courses
|
MF203 : Turbulence |
21h 2 ECTS Français |
|
MEC551 : Mechanics of materials |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MEC571 : Climate |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MAP555: signal processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Core courses
|
MMI102 : experimental methods in mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Compressible flows |
30h 3 ECTS English and French |
|
MEC432 : mécanique des fluides |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MF206: numerical methods for fluid mechanics |
21h 2 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC562 : mécanique et couplages multiphysique |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MEC561 : fluid-structure interaction or MS205 |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC569: mécanique cellulaire et subcellulaire |
30h 3 ECTS English or French |
|
MF204: changement climatique |
21h 2 ECTS Français |
Core courses
|
MEC431: Solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English or French |
|
MEC433: dynamique de l’atmosphère et des océans |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
Students must also complete a bibliographical research project and a research internship.
Elective course
|
MF207 : Acoustique |
21h 3 ECTS Français |
Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering track (2BME)
The M1 - 2BME constitutes a core training in biomechanics and biomedical engineering and requires the completion of 11 courses, two laboratory rotations, and a year-long design project.
Of the 11 courses:
- 7 are mandatory (listed below)
- 4 are free electives. At least 2 of the 4 free electives should come from Mechanics, the remaining 2 can be selected from other Master's programs
|
Introduction to BME I: Biomechanics, Sensors and Devices |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Cell Biology and Physiology for engineers |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Design project (year long project) |
ECTS awarded at the end of Period 3 English |
|
Introduction to BME II: Imaging and Biomaterials |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Diagnostic and Treatment |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Statistics in Action |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Mathematical Modeling of Biological Systems |
32h 3 ECTS English |
|
Bioethics: The law and ethics of human enhancement |
8h 1 ECTS English |
|
Design Project (year long project) |
ECTS awarded at the end of Period 3 English |
|
Laboratory rotations |
2 months full time 20 ECTS English |
|
Design Project |
9 ECTS English |
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
Completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in physics or mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
Language prerequisites
- English
- French
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
- EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 243€
- Non-EU/EEA/Switzerland students: 3770€
- Engineer students enrolled in one of the five member schools of Institut Polytechnique de Paris (Ecole polytechnique, ENSTA Paris, ENSAE Paris, Télécom Paris and Télécom SudParis): 159€
- Special cases: please refer to the "Cost of studies" section of the FAQs
Find out more about scholarships
Applications and admission dates
Coordinators
- Jean-Francois Semblat (ENSTA)
- Christophe Josserand (Ecole polytechnique)