Chemistry Program

Description

The Molecular and Materials Design program is designed for students interested in organic, organometallic, supramolecular, solid-state, or inorganic chemistry. This program builds bridges towards other scientific fields such as biology, environmental sciences, material sciences, or renewable energies.

The first year in Chemistry and Interfaces provides a solid foundation in molecular and materials design. The teaching is supported by the IP Paris research laboratories, all renowned for their cutting-edge expertise in chemistry, including molecular chemistry, theoretical and physical chemistry, and material sciences.

The second year allows specialization in two key areas, in connection with standard courses on computational chemistry (digital chemistry, modelling): 

• Molecular chemistry, focusing on the molecular design and analysis related to the environment or health (medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, photopharmacology);
• Material chemistry, focusing on the design of materials for energy, transport, electronics and optoelectronics, medicine or nanotechnologies.

Master's students will be able to pursue a PhD or a career in a company, academia, or teaching in secondary or higher education. For students who wish to pursue a PhD after their master’s degree, the program is affiliated with two distinct PhD track programs: Advanced Materials, or Chemistry and Interfaces, for early research immersion.

Tracks

Master Year 1

• Chemistry and Interfaces

Master Year 2

• Chemistry and Interfaces

PhD tracks

• Advanced materials
• Chemistry and Interfaces

Objectives

The program aims to enable students 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

General admission prerequisites

Academic prerequisites

• For the M1 program: completion of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Chemistry.
• For the M2 program: completion of a M1 in Chemistry

Language prerequisites

• English (C1)

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

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

Career opportunities

• R&D engineer in science-driven industries
• Researcher in academia or public research institutes
• Entrepreneur in technology and innovation
• University or secondary school teacher

Contacts

Program Director

Bastien Nay

Program office

Maria Martinez

General enquiries

master-admission@ip-paris.fr

WHY ENROLL IN THIS PROGRAM?

Asset n°1 

A high-level program from IP Paris and ENS Paris-Saclay, the Master’s in Chemistry and Interfaces focuses on the chemistry of molecules and materials, applied to biology and materials science.

Asset n°2

The program combines cutting-edge knowledge in fundamental science with industrial applications. Expert professors teach through lectures and tutorials, and students work on real research projects using top-level facilities.

Asset n°3

Open to engineers and scientists from different backgrounds (chemistry, chemical and biological engineering, materials, physics), the Master’s provides a solid foundation in engineering and science, paving the way for a career in academia or industry.