M2 Fundamental concepts of physics

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  • Places available
    50
  • Language(s) of instruction
    English
Présentation
Objectives

The second year of the Master is organized around four different programs :

  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Soft Matter and biological physics
  • Quantum Physics
  • Theoretical Physics.

The first semester is dedicated to courses (30 ECTS). Each student enrolls in a program in wich he/she follows compulsory and optional courses. In exceptional cases, the student can include in his/her program one optional course from another area of study, in agreement with his/her head of studies.
In second semester, four optional courses will be chosen from any program (4x3 ECTS). These optional courses must be approved by the head of the studies.
Students are expected to complete an internship relevant to their course of study (18 ECTS) April to june, in France or abroad.

The lectures will be located in Paris (ENS Ulm, Sorbonne Université and Paris Cité).

 

Location
PARIS 05
Course Prerequisites

Excellent broad-based foundation in physics. Good command of mathematical tools. Proficiency in English.

Skills

  • Understand the fundamental physics of a field of research.

  • Know how to write a scientific report.

  • Work as part of a research laboratory.

Career prospects

The vast majority of graduates go on to doctoral studies, and some enter employment at Master's level (Bac+5)

Collaboration(s)
Academic partner

    Paris Sciences et Lettres (ENS, ESPCI)
     Sorbonne Université
    Université de Paris Cité
    Institut Polytechnique de Paris
    Ecole Normale Supérieure

Laboratories

Laboratoire Aimé Cotton
Fluides, Automatique et Systèmes Thermiques
Département de Physico-Chimie
Institut de recherche sur les lois Fondamentales de l'Univers - DRF
Laboratoire de Physique des Solides
Laboratoire de Physique Théorique
Laboratoire de physique théorique et modèles statistiques
Service de Physique de l'Etat Condensé - DRF/IRAMIS
Laboratoire Léon Brillouin - DRF/IRAMIS
Unité de recherche SOLEIL
Laboratoire Charles Fabry
Unité mixte de physique CNRS/Thales.

Laboratoires de Paris Sciences et Lettres (ENS, ESPCI)
Laboratoires de Sorbonne Université
Université de Paris et Institut Polytechnique de Paris.

Programme

La composition du S1 varie selon le sous-parcours choisi:
*Quantum physics: 5 UEs au choix
*Soft matter and biological physics: 1 UE obligatoire et 4 UE au choix
*Theoretical physics: 2 UEs obligatoires et 3 UEs au choix
*Condensed matter physics: 3UEs obligatoires et 2 UEs au choix.

Le S2 est composé de 4 UE au choix et d'un stage de 3 mois à temps plein obligatoire.

Modalités de candidatures
Application period
From 27/02/2025 to 30/04/2025
Compulsory supporting documents
Additional supporting documents

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

  • The application procedure, which depends on your nationality and your situation is explained here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.

  • 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.

Contact(s)
Course manager(s)
Emmanuelle RIO - emmanuelle.rio@physique-upsaclay.fr
Admission