M2 Inorganic, Physical and Solid Chemistry

Master's degree
Specialisation Chimie
Full-time academic programmes
Life-long learning
English
French

The M2 Inorganic, Physical, and Solid State Chemistry (ChIPS) program is fully customizable, focused on fundamental research that addresses contemporary societal, environmental, and energy challenges.

Course supported by the internationally renowned research potential embodied by the laboratories of University Paris-Saclay and the instrumental facilities located nearby.
Emphasis is given on the personalization of the Master's program (M1 + M2), since students do choose not only their research topics and teams (internship), but also all 3rd semester teaching units (1st semester M2) from a panel of around fifteen or so subjects in inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry theoretical chemistry and solid state chemistry. The course also aims at developping students' ability to conduct research projects, gain experience in teamwork and pass on their knowledge and know-how.
The notions of innovation and creation will also be combined with those of law and intellectual property as part of a cross-disciplinary skills unit.

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Présentation

Objectives

The aim of this program is to provide the knowledge required for an in-depth understanding of complex molecular systems, whether synthetic or of biological origin, molecular-based materials and nano-objects, in order to meet current challenges in the fields of health, energy, environment and information. In this Master 2 program, the following issues will be addressed:
(i) synthesis concepts, physical and chemical properties, and spectroscopic and imaging characterizations of inorganic systems at different scales,
(ii) understanding and modeling molecular properties (structure, spectroscopies, kinetics, dynamics, thermodynamics, reactivity), with particular emphasis on exploiting the synergy between theory & simulations and experiments,
(iii) manipulation of chemical and physico-chemical phenomena on small time and/or space scales.

Career Opportunities

Career prospects

ingénieur chimie-environnement
Ingénieur de recherche ou d'études
Ingenieur R&D
Professeur agrégé en classes préparatoires, à l'université ou dans un institut scientifique
Professeur agrégé en lycée et collège

Further Study Opportunities

Chercheur/chercheuse en R&D ou expert·e en modélisation et analyse de données dans des entreprises ou laboratoires de pointe.
Doctorat
Doctorat en Chimie / Biologie

Fees and scholarships

The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.

Admission

Admission Route

Chimie
Physique, chimie

Capacity

Available Places

40

Target Audience and Entry Requirements

Master 1 or equivalent program in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry...

Application Period(s)

Inception Platform

From 01/04/2026 to 14/07/2026

Supporting documents

Compulsory supporting documents

Motivation letter.

All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

Curriculum Vitae.

Additional supporting documents

Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).

VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

Programme
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
UE à choix bloc 1
Plateforme analytique (RMN, spectroscopies, spectrométrie de masse) 6 Semestre 1 36 6 9
Molecular modeling 6 Semestre 1 10 10 20
Grands instruments, plateformes expérimentales : spectroscopies et analyse 6 Semestre 1 24
Nanomatériaux: plasmonique, microscopies et inititation à la recherche 6 Semestre 1 18 3.5 17 3
Magnétisme moléculaire, du solide et électronique de spin 6 Semestre 1 36
Matériaux multi-fonctionnels poreux, hybrides et moléculaires 6 Semestre 1 36
Chimie théorique - Modélisation des propriétés électroniques 6 Semestre 1 13 12 14
Chimie de coordination pour l'énergie et l'environnement 6 Semestre 1 36
Méthodes électrochimiques 6 Semestre 1 48
Physique et Chimie des Surfaces et fonctionnalisation 6 Semestre 1 18 12
Techniques spectroscopiques appliquées aux biomolécules 6 Semestre 1 13 3 36
Elaboration des solides fonctionnels 6 Semestre 1 24 12
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
UE obligatoire du bloc 2
Droit, propriété intellectuelle, valorisation et innovation 3 Semestre 2 8 9
Projet personnalisé
UE libre S2 2 Semestre 2
UE libre S2 2.5 Semestre 2
UE libre S2 3 Semestre 2
Outstanding molecules and organic materials pour M2CHIPS 3 Semestre 1 18 2
Optical sensors for environmental and health applications pour M2CHIPS 3 Semestre 1 18 2
Vers un label Européen (1,5 ECTS) 1.5 Semestre 2
Vers un label Européen (2 ECTS) 2 Semestre 2
Vers un label Européen (3 ECTS) 3 Semestre 2
Médiation de la Recherche (1 ECTS) 1 Semestre 2
Médiation de la Recherche (2 ECTS) 2 Semestre 2
Projet scientifique personnalisé 6 Semestre 2 20
Renforcement disciplinaire par une UE sup. bloc 1 6 Semestre 2
Subjects ECTS Semester Lecture directed study practical class Lecture/directed study Lecture/practical class directed study/practical class distance-learning course Project Supervised studies
Stage 21 Semestre 2

Teaching Location(s)

ORSAY
GIF SUR YVETTE
PARIS 15
EVRY
PALAISEAU
VERSAILLES

Training campus

Saclay Moulon

Saclay / Gif-sur-Yvette / Orsay
Bus 4606 / 4609 / 4611 / 5154
RER B Le guichet
Student restaurant (CROUS)
Library
Sports facilities
Student residence

Evry

Evry
Bus 9105, 4504
RER D Evry Courcouronnes
Student restaurant (CROUS)
Library
Student residence
Sports facilities

Versailles

Versailles
Bus 8 - 10 - 13 - 105 - 108 - 471
RER C Versailles Château Rive gauche
Student restaurant (CROUS)
Library
Student residence

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