Entry requirements

Master’s in Chemistry or Chemistry and Biology; chemical engineering school

Benefits of the program

The Molecular Physical Chemistry and Applications programme offers unique training in Paris and in France in general. Its specificity lies in the development and application of advanced characterisation methods in spectroscopy and modelling and their applications in atmospheric chemistry, astrophysics, catalysis, synthesis and diagnostics.

The complementarity of the course content and students’ dual skill set are an advantage. This duality is highly sought-after and appreciated.

Acquired skills

- Unique training in the sciences of matter, physics, chemistry, physical chemistry, the environment and sciences of the universe.

- Mastery of advanced techniques in spectroscopy and physical chemistry methods of analysis for characterising matter.

- Mastery of simulation and modelling methods for gas-phase, inter-phase and solid-state compounds for applications in catalysis, atmospheric and universe chemistry, pollution.

- Highlighting the relationship between structure, function and applications through the modelling and characterising of molecular compounds and their reactivity.

International

Students can carry out funded periods abroad (e.g. Erasmus) through the international relations departments of Université Gustave Eiffel and UPEC.

Capacities

30

Course venue

Your future career

This course offers a research-based programme for students who intend to study for a PhD and a professional programme for students who wish to enter the professional world at the end of M2.

This Master’s in Chemistry opens doors to careers as engineers, middle managers or researchers in the fields of physical-chemical methods and characterisation and the modelling of molecular systems in isolation or in a given environment. Students also acquire skills in environmental science and sciences of the universe and the atmosphere.

Professional integration

This second-year Master’s course also offers a professional programme. It has strong partnerships with companies and local authorities that continue to flourish through internships and the recruitment of graduates over the years. UGE is a founding member of the Atout Jeunes Universités (AJU) association, which includes other universities and major groups and promotes the skills and employability of students in leading companies.

Study objectives

The Molecular Physical Chemistry and Applications programme of the Chemistry Master’s aims to prepare students for careers in education or research in public or semi-public organisations (Universities, CNRS, CEA, etc.) and professional technical centres. It also offers opportunities for careers in the research and development departments of large and medium-sized companies with a focus on environmental enhancement and sustainable development (design offices). Graduates become engineers or researchers in the following fields:

* mastering key analysis and characterisation techniques

* providing a broad knowledge base on the structure of matter at microscopic and macroscopic scales.

* creating a link between the structure of the systems processed and their reactivity.

* processing the synthesis pathways of these molecular species.

* demonstrating the role of these species in the pollution of all environments: air, water, soil.

* notions of the business world.

* expertise in the most commonly used chemical numerical simulation software in laboratories and industry.

Major thematics of study

Spectroscopy and characterisation methods

Multi-scale modelling

Reactivity and chemical kinetics

Physical chemistry of natural diluted media

Advanced methods in analytical chemistry

Advanced experimental physical chemistry

Case studies

Communication

Work placement

Options

Two options are available: (i) French national label of theoretical chemistry and (ii) waste treatment and regulations