Initial Training
Bachelor's degree (L3 or equivalent)
French and English
Educational Objectives of the Program
The first year of the Master’s program in Chemistry offers an advanced track called Frédéric Joliot-Curie (M1FJC), which provides in-depth training in most areas of chemistry (molecular, inorganic, analytical, physical chemistry, and spectroscopy). Emphasis is also placed on disciplines that require advanced mathematical formalism, such as statistical thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, simulations, and electrochemistry. Two course units on quantum chemistry and structural characterization by NMR are shared with international students in the master’s program at the Institut Polytechnique de Paris and taught in English.
Students also choose one course unit to tailor their program and explore certain contemporary developments in the chemical sciences (photo-electrostimulation, synthesis and applications of nano-objects, quantitative analysis techniques, advanced organic synthesis, etc.) or interfaces with other disciplines (biophysics, nanosciences, optics, etc.).
Throughout the year, students engage with recent research through a variety of activities (lab work, mini-projects, article analysis, etc.) designed to sharpen their critical thinking and ability to synthesize information. The year concludes with an internship lasting at least 4 months, which allows students to carry out a comprehensive research program that can be conducted in France or abroad, in an academic laboratory or in industry.
This program is jointly organized by the University of Paris-Sud and ENS Paris-Saclay and leads to a dual degree. All M1FJC students simultaneously work toward a second degree, which may be the Magistère in Molecular Physical Chemistry from Paris-Sud University or the degree from ENS Paris-Saclay. Earning this second degree requires completing approximately 80 additional hours of coursework beyond the M1 program.
Skills
Communicate information and results to various audiences by being able to describe a protocol and organize one’s results.
Establish and carry out a scientific approach in chemistry—whether theoretical or experimental—independently, by organizing one’s work time to achieve the set objectives.
Identify and implement methods and techniques for the synthesis and/or production of molecules or materials while adhering to good laboratory practices.
Select and implement methods for the separation and characterization of compounds, based on an understanding of the theoretical principles of measurement and the ability to interpret results.
Predict the physicochemical properties or reactivity of molecules and/or materials by integrating knowledge from all relevant disciplines.
Understand the properties related to the spatial organization of matter and the temporal aspects of chemical phenomena.