The Master 2 in Molecular Chemistry and Interfaces (MOCHI) is a master's degree jointly accredited by ENS Paris-Saclay and the Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IPP). Taught entirely in English, this program in molecular chemistry and its interfaces is geared toward research and development for various applications in biology, health, the environment, digital chemistry, and materials science.
Taught entirely in English, this program offers a compulsory core curriculum including a practical module, supplemented by à la carte training consisting of a choice of 10 course units from a panel of 17, allowing each student to create their own profile in molecular chemistry and its interfaces with biology, health, the environment, digital chemistry, and materials science. The theoretical training (4 months) will be supplemented by a bibliographic project and a six-month research internship.
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Skills
- Present scientific results in English, orally and in writing, be able to communicate information and results to different audiences.
- Proficiently use bibliographic research tools, collect and analyse articles.
- Develop an experimental approach as part of a research project; learn to work independently, with a rigorous scientific approach, in compliance with hygiene & safety regulations.
- Develop a scientific strategy to design, synthesize and evaluate new molecules or new access routes to compounds of interest; acquire good command of synthesis and characterisation techniques in an experimental context.
- Develop a strategy for modeling the structure, reactivity and/or propriety of molecules or materials, using computing tools to predict and process spectral data.
- Understand the biological or physical-chemical properties of molecules or materials.
Objectives
This program aims to train students to a very high scientific level, enabling them to adapt to a wide range of issues in molecular chemistry, as well as in related fields such as biology, health, the environment, and materials science (as doctoral students or in the job market).
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
After a Master's or Master's + PhD: engineer (R&D, control, production, etc.)
After a Master's or Master's + PhD: researcher or lecturer
After a Master's or Master's + PhD: engineer (research and development, control, production, etc.) in the fields of health, pharmaceuticals, agri-food, biotechnologies, instruments and reagents, cosmetics, pollution control and the environment.
After a Master's + PhD: researcher or lecturer
After a Master's or Master's + PhD: engineer (Research & Development, control, production, etc.)
Raw materials project manager or researcher
After a Master’s degree: Research analyst
chemical-environmental engineer
Project officer sustainable development
Research officer in sustainable development
Assistant Product Manager
Design engineer in the industrial sector
Design engineer in the research / scientific sector
Design engineer industry / public research
Project Manager / Researcher in biodiversity and sustainable development
Academic staff
Research & Development Engineer
Research and Innovation Manager
Project Manager
Scientific communication, technology watch or technology transfer Officer
Research & Development Engineer
Cultural outreach professions
Research or Design Engineer
Research professions
Lecturer (after a PhD)
Head of mission / projects
Design-Production Engineer
Research officer
Further Study Opportunities
Head of project/mission
R&D researcher or data modelling and analysis expert in leading-edge companies or laboratories.
PhD in Chemistry / Biology
Interdisciplinary PhD in Sustainability Science (many disciplines possible)
Engineering, research and development
the curriculum also enables students to enter the corporate world directly after their graduation, in positions such as Data Scientist, Data Analyst or Machine Learning Engineer.
Students in this track can turn to research at the end of the 2nd year Master's.
Students with a 2nd year Master's degree have the possibility to pursue doctoral research.
Master of Education and Teaching Professions
Calendar
Admission Route
Capacity
Available Places
Target Audience and Entry Requirements
Applicants must have completed a Master 1 degree in Molecular Chemistry or equivalent. A solid knowledge of molecular chemistry and a basic knowledge of general chemistry, physical and theoretical chemistry, and chemistry for biological systems will be necessary to follow this Master's 2 program.
Application Period(s)
From 01/03/2026 to 30/06/2026
Supporting documents
Compulsory supporting documents
Copy diplomas.
Copy of passport.
Letter of recommendation from a trainee.
Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
Details of the UEs taken for candidates outside the M1 Paris Saclay.
Additional supporting documents
Rank of previous year and size of the promotion.
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced practical | 3 | Semestre 1 | 20 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibliographic report | 2 | Semestre 1 | |||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semester | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research internship | 25 | Semestre 2 | |||||||||
Teaching Location(s)
Academic Partner(s)
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