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.
The research areas cover structural mechanics, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, waves and metamaterials.
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 |
|
MMI103: Fundamental concepts in Fluid mechanics |
36h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC552B: numerical methods in solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MS204: Waves and vibrations
|
30h 3 ECTS French and English |
| PHY304: Structural mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC551: Mechanics of materials |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MAP555: signal processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Core courses
|
MMI102 : experimental methods in mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC561: Fluid-structure interactions |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MF206: numerical methods for fluid mechanics |
21h 3 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC562: anelastic solids |
30h 3 ECTS Français/English |
|
MEC431: continuum mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC433: dynamics of ocean and atmosphere |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MF207: acoustics |
21h 3 ECTS Français |
Bibliographical research project
- 4 ECTS
- 30h
- April
Research internship
- 18 ECTS
- 8 weeks min.
- Starting in May
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
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
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.
The research areas cover structural mechanics, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, waves and metamaterials.
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 |
|
MMI103: Fundamental concepts in Fluid mechanics |
36h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC552B: numerical methods in solid mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MS204: Waves and vibrations
|
30h 3 ECTS French and English |
| PHY304: Structural mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC551: Mechanics of materials |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MAP555: signal processing |
30h 3 ECTS English |
Core courses
|
MMI102 : experimental methods in mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC561: Fluid-structure interactions |
30h 3 ECTS Français |
|
MF206: numerical methods for fluid mechanics |
21h 3 ECTS English |
Elective courses
|
MEC562: anelastic solids |
30h 3 ECTS Français/English |
|
MEC431: continuum mechanics |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MEC433: dynamics of ocean and atmosphere |
30h 3 ECTS English |
|
MF207: acoustics |
21h 3 ECTS Français |
Bibliographical research project
- 4 ECTS
- 30h
- April
Research internship
- 18 ECTS
- 8 weeks min.
- Starting in May
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
Registration fees are available here
Find out more about scholarships
Please note that fees and scholarships may change for the following year.