Master Year 2 in Materials Science and Nano-Objects - Nanomat
| Year | Master Year 2 |
| Program | Materials Science and Nano-Objects - Nanomat |
| ECTS Credits | 60 |
| Language | English |
| Orientation | Research & Industry |
| Location | Paris (Sorbonne Université) |
| Course duration | 12 months, full time |
| Course start | September |
| Degree awarded | Master’s degree |
WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?
Asset n° 1
Develop a strong background in materials science at the interface between solid state physics, nanosciences, materials design and materials chemistry
Asset n°2
Gain practical experience through a 6 months research internship either in academia and industry, with possibilities to go on with a PhD
Asset n°3
Gain practical experience through tutorials, laboratories and numerical projects in relation to current scientific topics that could solve societal challenges e.g. renewable energies, ecology, health and heritage
SMNO-nanomat is a research-type M2 program (M2: Master 2nd year) that offers a complete high-level training on the structural and electronic properties of condensed matter and nanostructures.
The program includes numerous tutorials, laboratories and numerical projects in relation with current scientific topics that can answer to societal challenges (renewable energies, ecology, health, heritage, ...). The addressed topics concern optics, electronics, spintronics, superconductivity, correlated systems, physical chemistry of solids and high-density liquids, exploration of planetary interiors, interaction with the environment, etc. They cover a large variety of materials and their applications, such as nanostructured materials, 2D materials, thin films, materials for energy, materials under extreme conditions, glasses, minerals and cultural heritage materials, with a systematic focus on the microscopic phenomena at the origin of their macroscopic properties.
During the first semester, students will acquire in-depth knowledge, while the second semester will be dedicated to a research internship.
Objectives
This Master Year 2 program enables students to:
- acquire the theoretical bases allowing a thorough understanding of the materials properties
- be trained in advanced experimental and numerical investigation methods
Partner Universities
This program is hosted by Sorbonne University and shared with ESPCI
Students who graduate from this Master’s program will be equipped to pursue a PhD in many different fields in an industrial or academic environment.
Semester 1
The lectures are entirely in English; they are organized in teaching units, called UE for Unité d'Enseignement in French, credited by 3 or 6 ECTS. A standard pedagogical contract (30 ECTS) includes:
2 basic courses to be chosen from the list below
|
Condensed matter physics level 1: basics (CMP1) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 2: magnetism and semiconductors physics (CMP2) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 3: electronic and transport properties (CMP3) |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter chemistry (CMC) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
Fundamental aspects and applications of different experimental and numerical methods of materials (MIM). 6 ECTS total.
|
Diffraction, microscopy, local and non-local spectroscopies |
40h English |
|
Functional theory of density, molecular dynamics, meta dynamics |
20h English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 3: electronic and transport properties (CMP3) |
30h English |
|
Condensed matter chemistry (CMC) |
26h English |
Practical works including laboratories and numerical projects (LabS), applying the fundamental concepts dealt with in the core and basic UE, in relation with the "materials" themes addressed in the optional UE. 6 ECTS total.
|
Experimental: laboratories |
40h English |
|
Experimental: numerical tutorials |
12h English |
|
Numerical: laboratories |
40h English |
|
Numerical: numerical tutorials |
12h English |
|
Numerical: numerical project |
20h English |
Students choose 2 optional UE of 6 ECTS, to be chosen from the list below
|
Surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures (Surf) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Nanoelectronics and devices with molecules and nanoparticles (NanoElec) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Nanostructures for optoelectronics and spintronics (OptoSpin) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Advanced condensed matter physics (AdvCMP) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Physics of macroscopic interfaces (PIMs) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Non-crystalline solids and nanomineralogy (NOCNAM) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Physics of materials under extreme conditions (PMX) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Matériaux pour un monde durable (5C601) |
40h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Biomatériaux et matériaux pour le vivant (5C602) |
48h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Revêtements et nanomatériaux supportés (5C612) |
48h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Modélisation des propriétés électroniques - Chimie quantique (5C208) |
12h courses 24h tutorials 12h practicals 6 ECTS Français |
|
Modélisation multi-échelle des systèmes moléculaires complexes (5C209) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS Français |
Semester 2
The second semester of the M2 consists of a 5-6 months compulsory internship (30 ECTS), full time in a research unit of the public or industrial sector, focused on materials and nanosciences, in France or abroad.
Each year, about 200 internship proposals in more than 30 host laboratories are offered to the SMNO-nanomat students.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of a Master 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
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
SMNO-nanomat is a research-type M2 program (M2: Master 2nd year) that offers a complete high-level training on the structural and electronic properties of condensed matter and nanostructures.
The program includes numerous tutorials, laboratories and numerical projects in relation with current scientific topics that can answer to societal challenges (renewable energies, ecology, health, heritage, ...). The addressed topics concern optics, electronics, spintronics, superconductivity, correlated systems, physical chemistry of solids and high-density liquids, exploration of planetary interiors, interaction with the environment, etc. They cover a large variety of materials and their applications, such as nanostructured materials, 2D materials, thin films, materials for energy, materials under extreme conditions, glasses, minerals and cultural heritage materials, with a systematic focus on the microscopic phenomena at the origin of their macroscopic properties.
During the first semester, students will acquire in-depth knowledge, while the second semester will be dedicated to a research internship.
Objectives
This Master Year 2 program enables students to:
- acquire the theoretical bases allowing a thorough understanding of the materials properties
- be trained in advanced experimental and numerical investigation methods
Partner Universities
This program is hosted by Sorbonne University and shared with ESPCI
Students who graduate from this Master’s program will be equipped to pursue a PhD in many different fields in an industrial or academic environment.
Semester 1
The lectures are entirely in English; they are organized in teaching units, called UE for Unité d'Enseignement in French, credited by 3 or 6 ECTS. A standard pedagogical contract (30 ECTS) includes:
2 basic courses to be chosen from the list below
|
Condensed matter physics level 1: basics (CMP1) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 2: magnetism and semiconductors physics (CMP2) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 3: electronic and transport properties (CMP3) |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
Condensed matter chemistry (CMC) |
26h 3 ECTS English |
Fundamental aspects and applications of different experimental and numerical methods of materials (MIM). 6 ECTS total.
|
Diffraction, microscopy, local and non-local spectroscopies |
40h English |
|
Functional theory of density, molecular dynamics, meta dynamics |
20h English |
|
Condensed matter physics level 3: electronic and transport properties (CMP3) |
30h English |
|
Condensed matter chemistry (CMC) |
26h English |
Practical works including laboratories and numerical projects (LabS), applying the fundamental concepts dealt with in the core and basic UE, in relation with the "materials" themes addressed in the optional UE. 6 ECTS total.
|
Experimental: laboratories |
40h English |
|
Experimental: numerical tutorials |
12h English |
|
Numerical: laboratories |
40h English |
|
Numerical: numerical tutorials |
12h English |
|
Numerical: numerical project |
20h English |
Students choose 2 optional UE of 6 ECTS, to be chosen from the list below
|
Surfaces, interfaces and nanostructures (Surf) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Nanoelectronics and devices with molecules and nanoparticles (NanoElec) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Nanostructures for optoelectronics and spintronics (OptoSpin) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Advanced condensed matter physics (AdvCMP) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Physics of macroscopic interfaces (PIMs) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Non-crystalline solids and nanomineralogy (NOCNAM) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Physics of materials under extreme conditions (PMX) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS English |
|
Matériaux pour un monde durable (5C601) |
40h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Biomatériaux et matériaux pour le vivant (5C602) |
48h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Revêtements et nanomatériaux supportés (5C612) |
48h courses 6 ECTS Français |
|
Modélisation des propriétés électroniques - Chimie quantique (5C208) |
12h courses 24h tutorials 12h practicals 6 ECTS Français |
|
Modélisation multi-échelle des systèmes moléculaires complexes (5C209) |
36h courses 14h tutorial or project 6 ECTS Français |
Semester 2
The second semester of the M2 consists of a 5-6 months compulsory internship (30 ECTS), full time in a research unit of the public or industrial sector, focused on materials and nanosciences, in France or abroad.
Each year, about 200 internship proposals in more than 30 host laboratories are offered to the SMNO-nanomat students.
Admission requirements
Academic prerequisites
- Completion of the first year of a Master 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
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.