Master's degree Chemistry and Physico-Chemistry of Materials
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Component
Collège Sciences et Technologies pour l’Energie et l’Environnement (STEE)
Language(s)
English
Presentation
Apply here from October to March
Master of Science (MSc) CPCM "Chemistry and Physico-Chemistry of Materials" provides a complete education program in the field of materials, by addressing all aspects related to their synthesis/elaboration, their fine characterization, and their implementation for specific applications.
In the title of this master's program, the term "Chemistry" refers to synthesis and elaboration aspects, while the term "Physico-Chemistry" refers to characterization science and understanding of mechanisms and phenomena taking place at different scales of the material (micro/nano or surface/bulk).
The training delivered by Master CPCM allows you to find rapidly a job in the industry as a senior executive, in all sectors of activity using or designing materials, as soon as you have obtained the Master's degree. Alternatively, you can continue your training with a Ph.D. thesis (three years), which is an advantage in several fields of research and development.
Master CPCM relies on recognized senior researchers, professors, and assistant professors, in the field of chemistry and physics, carrying out their research activity at IPREM Institute (Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials) https://iprem.univ-pau.fr/en/institute.html, more precisely in the following scientific departments (clusters): PCM " Physico-chemistry of surfaces and polymer materials" and CAPT " Analytical, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry". The teaching program, comprising lectures, supervised and practical work, and case studies, is taught by university lecturers and researchers, and by personnel from the socio-professional sector. Internships can be performed in companies or in academic research laboratories (in this case they are generally done in IPREM, but internships can also be done in other labs in France or abroad).
The MSc degree meets the industrial requirements in terms of skills and know-how in the field of materials and integrates a reflection on sustainable development and implementation of new materials able to meet the new requirements and challenges in terms of energy management and respect for the environment.
Objectives
- Train the students to an advanced specialized level for present and future challenges in materials chemistry, energy, polymers, and modeling
- Develop their engineering and research skills
- Prepare students for leading positions in industry and public institutions.
Your university
Skills
At the end of this program, the students of the "Chemistry and Physico-Chemistry of Materials" master’s degree will be able to:
- Elaborate materials (organic and inorganic),
- Use various analytical techniques to characterize materials,
- Validate, interpret, and model experimental results,
- Produce quality research,
- Carry out a research project.
- Summarize their work (experimental plan, results, and interpretation) in a report and communicate appropriately with experts.
Additional information
Organisation
Training content
Practical training is carried out in the chemistry lab of the university, and in the different research rooms of the Institute of Analytical Sciences and Physico-Chemistry for Environment and Materials (IPREM), hosting cutting-edge scientific equipment.
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1st YEAR: 1st SEMESTER |
ECTS |
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Mandatory (24 ECTS) | |
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2 | |
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Elaboration of materials: |
4 |
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Environmentally sustainable chemistry: |
3 |
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3 | |
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2 | |
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4 | |
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2 | |
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2 | |
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English or French as a foreign language |
2 |
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ELECTIVES (6 ECTS) | |
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Composite materials 1:
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2 |
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Business environment (project management/intellectual property) |
2 |
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6 | |
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Heteroelements, metal-organic chemistry, and synthesis strategies |
2 |
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1st YEAR: 2nd SEMESTER | |
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Mandatory (25 ECTS) | |
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2 | |
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Academic and industrial internship: |
5 |
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2 | |
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Characterization methods 2: |
6 |
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4 | |
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Elaboration of materials 2: |
4 |
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English or French as a foreign language |
2 |
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Electives (5 ECTS) | |
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1 | |
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2 | |
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2 | |
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Inorganic materials: |
4 |
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Materials with remarkable properties (additional, no associated ECTS) |
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2nd YEAR: 3rd SEMESTER |
ECTS |
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Mandatory (22 ECTS) | |
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4 | |
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4 | |
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4 | |
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Multi-scale description of complex systems |
4 |
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4 | |
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English or French as a foreign language |
2 |
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Optional (8 ECTS) | |
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Methods and techniques for polymer-based materials synthesis |
2 |
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1 | |
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Polymers and the environment: Natural polymers - Biomass valorization |
2 |
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4 | |
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4 | |
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Theoretical Chemistry applied to the study of materials (RCTF) |
4 |
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Polymers for living systems: Introduction to biological soft matter |
2 |
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2 | |
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Industrial copolymers |
1 |
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Nanocomposites |
1.5 |
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Nanomaterials |
1.5 |
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Numerical methods |
3 |
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Quantum reactivity |
3 |
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2nd YEAR: 4th SEMESTER | |
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Mandatory (30 ECTS) – Academic (6 + 24) or industrial (30) path | |
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Introduction to laboratory research (6 weeks) |
6 |
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24 | |
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30 | |
Trainings
Intership | Mandatory |
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Intership duration | 2-3 months for the 1st year / 4-6 months for the 2nd year |
Admission
Admission requirements
Academic Requirements
- Applicants must hold at least a Bachelor's degree for the Master 1 level.
- Applicants must hold at least a 4-year university level for the Master 2 level
English Language Requirements
Applicants must be fluent in English, both in writing and speaking. An applicant whose native language is not English has to take a recognized international English test.
Minimum required score: CECRL B2 level in English
How to apply
Tuition Fees and partial exemptions
Go to the Tuition fee page
The school partially exempts non-EU students from the differentiated fees for initial training enrolling in the Master's program.
Student capacity
30 students: 15 in M1 and 15 in M2
And after
Professional insertion
Prospects for employment or further study
Sectors
- Chemistry
- Energy (photovoltaics, batteries, fuel cells, artificial photosynthesis ..)
- Environment (non-polluting materials, pollution control materials, and storage…)
- Transport (composite materials, surface treatments ...)...
- Building (thermal and sound insulating coatings ...)
- Cosmetics & life science
Fields
- Research and Development
Positions
- Research and Innovation Engineer, Ph.D. students
- Project Manager
- A senior manager in design and development (design engineer)
- A senior manager in production (process engineer, production engineer)
- A senior manager responsible for quality operations or even production management
- Technical Director (R & D)
- Teacher-researcher (possible at the end of a doctorate.)
