The M2 Instrumentation et Méthodes d'Analyse Moléculaire aims at training specialists in scientific instrumentation dedicated to chemical analysis as well as in the development and validation of analytical chemistry methodologies. Created in 1989, this track is recognized for its ability to answer the needs of industries for managers and experts specialized in instrumentation and chemical analysis.
Small class sizes (maximum 18 students) and the diversity of analytical equipment available to students enable high-quality teaching with personalized supervision.
Career integration is supported by an extensive professional network through its alumni association: the Association Spectral.
The courses are designed to provide:
- Disciplinary knowledge and expertise in quantification and separation methods (chromatography, optical spectroscopy, experiment design, method validation) and molecular characterization techniques (NMR, mass spectrometry, molecular modeling).
- Cross-disciplinary skills and interpersonal skills related to careers in analytical chemistry (business knowledge, sales techniques, human and social relations, communication techniques, operational IT).
Information
Skills
- Communicate information and results to different audiences by being able to describe a protocol and organize its results.
- Implement, carry out, and design a study, project, or scientific approach in analytical chemistry, whether theoretical or experimental, independently by establishing specifications and a work and financing plan, and organizing the work time to achieve the objectives set.
- Interpret the results of analytical methods (spectra, chromatograms, statistical tools).
- Use the main instruments of molecular analytical chemistry and computer control and acquisition software in accordance with health and safety rules.
- Develop an analytical method to address a new problem: choose the appropriate analytical strategy adapted to the constraints, propose and optimize the protocol, including through the use of multifactorial experimental designs, and validate the method.
- Develop a scientific approach to solve experimental or instrumental problems encountered by users of analytical equipment.
Objectives
The Instrumentation and Methods of Molecular Analysis program is designed to train chemistry students for management positions in the field of analytical chemistry. More specifically, the course covers the different facets of instrumentation, use, development and validation of molecular characterization methods.
The curriculum is structured around three axes:
- Knowledge of the industrial sector, its environment, its production, quality management, human and social relations; handling communication techniques and operational IT.
- Specialized training in analytical chemistry: data processing and handling, chemometrics (experiment design, method validation), molecular modeling.
- Expertise in organic analysis: NMR, mass spectrometry, chromatography, optical spectroscopy.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Ingénieur d'études industrie / recherche publique
Ingénieur d’études dans les domaines de l’industrie
Ingénieur de recherche ou d'études
ingénieur maintenance
ingénieur support technique
responsable contrôle qualité matières premières et fabrications
Responsable de projets R&D
Further Study Opportunities
École d’ingénieur
Thèse de doctorat
Formations complémentaires en management de l’innovation
Les étudiants de cette mention peuvent se tourner vers la recherche à l’issue du M2
Diplôme d'études internationales de la propriété industrielle
Formation d'attaché.e ou assistant.e de Recherche Clinique
Fees and scholarships
The amounts may vary depending on the programme and your personal circumstances.
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Students entering the program should have an M1 chemistry background with more specific analytical chemistry skills:
- interpret spectra and chromatograms and apply the main molecular analysis techniques (NMR, mass spectrometry, spectroscopies)
- analyze quantitative results using appropriate statistical methods and tools.
Application Period(s)
From 05/02/2026 to 15/06/2026
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.
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
Additional supporting documents
TOEIC.
Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).