The M1 in Fundamental Physics aims to provide high-level general training that allows students to deepen their understanding of fundamental concepts in the major fields of physics.
This programme offers a wide range of options that allow students to begin specialising or to explore other areas of physics. It also emphasises experimentation with numerous practical works. It opens up a wide range of Master's 2 programmes in physics.
Information
Skills
Master and apply specialised knowledge of physics with the necessary scientific rigour.
Objectives
The M1 in Fundamental Physics is a generalist physics programme. This programme builds on the L3 in Fundamental Physics. It covers a wide range of topics, enabling students to apply fundamental concepts in many areas of physics, such as condensed matter, subatomic physics, atomic and molecular physics, laser physics, plasma physics, soft matter, and more. Students are also offered a wide range of options. At the end of the M1, students can apply for any of the M2 programmes in physics.
Career Opportunities
Career prospects
Après Master + Doctorat : chercheur ou enseignant-chercheur
Après un Master ou Master + Doctorat : ingénieur (R&D, contrôle, production…)
enseignant.e (après le concours du CAPES ou de l'agrégation)
enseignant.e-chercheur.se (après un doctorat)
Enseignants-chercheurs
Ingénieur de recherche ou d'études
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
Les étudiants de cette mention peuvent se tourner vers la recherche à l’issue du M2
Thèse de doctorat
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
The M1 in Fundamental Physics is a demanding course aimed at students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in Physics. A good knowledge of general physics courses (analytical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical physics, optics, etc.) is required.
Application Period(s)
From 15/01/2026 to 16/03/2026
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.
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.
Additional supporting documents
Certificate of French (compulsory for non-French speakers).
Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Options 1 | |||||||||||
| Stages | 6 | Semestre 2 | |||||||||
| Compléments de Physique et Chimie pour l'agrégation | 6 | Semestre 1 | 27 | 12 | 6.5 | ||||||
| Astrophysique : concepts et observations | 6 | Semestre 1 | 18 | 14 | 18 | ||||||
| Transitions de phases | 6 | Semestre 1 | 25 | 25 | |||||||
| Physique appliquée à la médecine : de la biologie à la thérapie | 6 | Semestre 1 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 3 | |||||
| Nanosciences et Nanotechnologies | 6 | Semestre 1 | 28 | 24 | |||||||
| Génie nucléaire : Transferts thermiques | 3 | Semestre 1 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Génie nucléaire : Science des matériaux appliquée au nucléaire | 3 | Semestre 1 | 9 | 8.5 | 7 | ||||||
| Electrodynamique classique et quantique | 6 | Semestre 1 | 24.5 | 24.5 | |||||||
| Développements récents en magnétisme et supraconductivité | 6 | Semestre 1 | 30 | 20 | |||||||
| Astrophysique avancée | 6 | Semestre 1 | 42 | 9 | |||||||
| UEs obligatoires | |||||||||||
| Anglais | 3 | Semestre 1 | 25 | ||||||||
| Informatique Python | 4 | Semestre 1 | 14 | 21 | |||||||
| Matière condensée | 6 | Semestre 2 | 24.5 | 24.5 | |||||||
| UEs à choix | |||||||||||
| Physique statistique quantique | 3 | Semestre 1 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Rattrapage Physique Statistique Quantique en M1 | 3 | Semestre 1 | 12.5 | 12 | |||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travail bibliographique | 2 | Semestre 2 | |||||||||
| Enseignement Expérimental | 12 | Semestre 2 | 64 | ||||||||
| Subjects | ECTS | Semestre | Lecture | directed study | practical class | Lecture/directed study | Lecture/practical class | directed study/practical class | distance-learning course | Project | Supervised studies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEs obligatoires | |||||||||||
| Physique Atomique et Moléculaire | 6 | Semestre 1 | 25.5 | 24.5 | |||||||
| Noyaux et Particules | 6 | Semestre 1 | 25.5 | 24.5 | |||||||
| Physique des Lasers | 3 | Semestre 1 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| UEs à choix | |||||||||||
| Rattrapage Physique Statistique Classique en M1 | 3 | Semestre 1 | 13 | 13 | |||||||
| Mécanique des Fluides | 3 | Semestre 2 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| UEs coloration | |||||||||||
| Physique non linéaire | 3 | Semestre 2 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Physique des Plasmas | 3 | Semestre 2 | 12.5 | 12.5 | |||||||
| Matière molle | 3 | Semestre 2 | 14 | 11 | |||||||
| Relativité générale et cosmologie | 3 | Semestre 2 | 16.5 | 8.5 | |||||||
| UE libre S2 | 3 | Semestre 2 | |||||||||
Teaching Location(s)
Training campus
