Master Year 1 Physics by Research

Year | Master Year 1 |
Program | Physics by Research |
ECTS Credits | 60 |
Language | English |
Orientation | Research and/or Industry |
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
Design your own curriculum with guidance from faculty members
Asset n°2
Prepare for a PhD
Asset n°3
Acquire strong theoretical and applied knowledge in a wide range of physics fields
The Physics by Research Master’s program is a two-year “à la carte” interdisciplinary program designed for motivated and talented students who want to pursue a career in academia. Students will be advised by the team of faculty members coordinating the different topical Master offers to build a coherent curriculum in line with their professional project. Most students pursue a PhD at the end of this Master’s program.
Fields potentially available to the Physics by Research Master’s students cover all the areas of fundamental and applied physics offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris including theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, mathematical physics, plasma physics, as well as topics at the interface between physics and chemistry, materials science, applied mathematics and biology.
Objectives
This Master’s program enables students to:
- Design their own curriculum with guidance by faculty members
- Access a wide range of fields in fundamental and applied physics
- Prepare for a PhD
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
Students graduating from this program will be equipped to:
- Pursue a PhD
- Following their PhD, access a prestigious academic career in a university or major research organization in France (CNRS, CEA, IN2P3) or abroad
Courses can be chosen among the following list and can be completed by research work in a laboratory :
Relativistic fields and their quantization |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Stellar astrophysics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of elementary particles |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Cosmology |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Symmetry groups in subatomic physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum optics 1 : Lasers |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum physics of electrons in solids |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Atomic and molecular physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of biological objects |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Soft surfaces |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Materials design |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Numerical physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Courses can be chosen among the following list and can be completed by research work in a laboratory:
Perturbative quantum field theory |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Advanced particle physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
General relativity |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Black holes, neutron stars and related phenomena |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Experimental aspects of high energy physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum optics 2: photons |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Optoelectronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Plasma physics and thermonuclear fusion |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Complex systems |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Mesoscopic quantum physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nanomaterials and electronic applications |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of living systems |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of semiconductor devices |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum information |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Spin electronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
VLSI microelectronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Current trends in materials science |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Practical training in environmental physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nuclear reactor technology |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nonlinear optics and applications |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Students are expected to complete an internship relevant to their course of study (20 ECTS) from April to June, in France or abroad.
Depending on subfields and in exceptional cases, students will be able to spend a year in a partner university.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science with highest honors at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- Applicants must present a personal project coherent with the philosophy of the Physics by Research Master - applicants are advised to contact faculty members in their field of study well ahead of the application deadline with a statement on their scientific interests to coordinate their proposed study program
- Due to the highly selective nature of the program, applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to one of the topical Master tracks at Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Language prerequisites
- English
- Working knowledge of French will enhance the range of options available.
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
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The Physics by Research Master’s program is a two-year “à la carte” interdisciplinary program designed for motivated and talented students who want to pursue a career in academia. Students will be advised by the team of faculty members coordinating the different topical Master offers to build a coherent curriculum in line with their professional project. Most students pursue a PhD at the end of this Master’s program.
Fields potentially available to the Physics by Research Master’s students cover all the areas of fundamental and applied physics offered at Institut Polytechnique de Paris including theoretical and experimental condensed matter physics, mathematical physics, plasma physics, as well as topics at the interface between physics and chemistry, materials science, applied mathematics and biology.
Objectives
This Master’s program enables students to:
- Design their own curriculum with guidance by faculty members
- Access a wide range of fields in fundamental and applied physics
- Prepare for a PhD
To complete the Master’s degree, first-year students can enter the following second-year programs:
Students graduating from this program will be equipped to:
- Pursue a PhD
- Following their PhD, access a prestigious academic career in a university or major research organization in France (CNRS, CEA, IN2P3) or abroad
Courses can be chosen among the following list and can be completed by research work in a laboratory :
Relativistic fields and their quantization |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Stellar astrophysics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of elementary particles |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Cosmology |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Symmetry groups in subatomic physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum optics 1 : Lasers |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum physics of electrons in solids |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Atomic and molecular physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of biological objects |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Soft surfaces |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Materials design |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Numerical physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Courses can be chosen among the following list and can be completed by research work in a laboratory:
Perturbative quantum field theory |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Advanced particle physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
General relativity |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Black holes, neutron stars and related phenomena |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Experimental aspects of high energy physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum optics 2: photons |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Optoelectronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Plasma physics and thermonuclear fusion |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Complex systems |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Mesoscopic quantum physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nanomaterials and electronic applications |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of living systems |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Physics of semiconductor devices |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Quantum information |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Spin electronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
VLSI microelectronics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Current trends in materials science |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Practical training in environmental physics |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nuclear reactor technology |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Nonlinear optics and applications |
36h 5 ECTS English |
Students are expected to complete an internship relevant to their course of study (20 ECTS) from April to June, in France or abroad.
Depending on subfields and in exceptional cases, students will be able to spend a year in a partner university.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of a Bachelor of Science with highest honors at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad
- Applicants must present a personal project coherent with the philosophy of the Physics by Research Master - applicants are advised to contact faculty members in their field of study well ahead of the application deadline with a statement on their scientific interests to coordinate their proposed study program
- Due to the highly selective nature of the program, applicants are strongly encouraged to also apply to one of the topical Master tracks at Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Language prerequisites
- English
- Working knowledge of French will enhance the range of options available.
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