Chemistry Program
| Master | 2 Years - 120 ECTS |
| Course Start | September |
| Language | English (C1) |
| Location | Palaiseau Campus (École polytechnique) |
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 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
Master Year 2
PhD tracks
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
