Energy
Master
Overview
The Master’s in Energy, providing an education in energy options for a carbon-free future, is hosted by PSL’s three engineering schools: MINES Paris - PSL, École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL and ESPCI Paris- PSL.
The program’s curriculum covers all of the fields involved in transforming the energy sector. Numerous simulations have indicated that our ecosystem cannot sustain itself unless we are able to reduce carbon dioxide emissions fourfold by 2050. Experts are aware of the fields in which changes must be made to achieve this, but in many cases the technologies required are still in developmental stages. Innovation will be required at several levels, from materials to energy systems and system components.
This master's degree is part of the graduate program in Engineering (ISAI).
Learning outcomes
The goal of this program is to provide students expert command of the energy sector and the challenges of decarbonization. Students will become proficient in measuring the system-wide impacts of technological innovations in the energy sector, gain working knowledge of conversion systems, and will master the methods, tools, and criteria required for informed decision-making.
- In the M1 year, students will strengthen their foundations in the core disciplines required before specializing in the M2 year. M1 coursework takes the diversity of student backgrounds into full account.
- In the M2 year, students will specialize, gaining the dual expertise necessary to provide fresh perspectives to problem sets and to drive innovation.
Who should apply?
The Master’s 1 in Energy is open to students with a Bachelor of Science and to students applying for admission from engineering schools in particular.
Opportunities
This program is for students interested in a career in research after completing a PhD.
Future careers include positions with teaching and research institutions or research centers in the industrial sector.
Dual degree
Available (dual curriculum possible for student engineers at École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL and ESPCI Paris - PSL)
Structure
This two-year program (120 ECTS) is divided into an M1 year (60 ECTS) and an M2 year (60 ECTS) during which students specialize.
MASTER'S YEAR 1
Objectives of the M1 year:
- Expose students to the energy sector, with particular focus on environmental and economic considerations.
- Strengthen students’ foundations in the core disciplines required before specializing in the M2 year.
- Take full account of students’ diverse backgrounds and consider students’ individual education goals.
- Expose students to a diverse array of teaching and assessment formats.
Core first year modules:
- Thermo-mechanics of fluids
- Process design
- Modeling industrial processes
- Data Processing
- Python programming
- Electro-chemistry and corrosion
- Basics on nuclear energy
- Materials for the engineer
Some modules will be provided in MOOC format.
Depending on a student’s background, some courses may be optional.
To expose M1 students to key issues in the energy sector, coursework will include a MOOC on Global Energy Issues and students will attend a PSL lecture series on energy economics.
A group project cuts across the full curriculum, touching on topics related to the M2 year areas of specialization.
The M1 year includes a 2-month internship in a research laboratory at one of the program’s partner schools.
MASTER'S YEAR 2
All M2 students will take core courses aimed at developing the necessary skills for analyzing the concepts that will be presented in each sub-track. The technical and scientific content of this common core provides the energy systems fundamentals necessary for working in the energy sector, and includes energy conversion systems of all types.
Students will choose two of four available tracks to build the dual expertise required for a solid command of the problem sets in this highly multidisciplinary field.
Second-year tracks:
- Energy Efficiency
This track provides instruction in the design methods and technologies required for achieving high energy efficiency. The methodological approach draws on the fundamentals of thermodynamics and includes optimization and modeling techniques. Covered areas of application include industrial processes, urban environment and construction, and mobility systems. - Reducing Carbon Footprint
Transitioning to clean fuel is a key way of reducing environmental impact. It involves processes for the extraction, capture, and recovery of CO2 and the manufacture of synthetic fuels (H2, hydrocarbons) with applications in energy storage.
Students study these basic phenomena and become familiar with scientific and technological barriers. - Renewable Energy Integration
Over the coming years, much focus will be placed on optimized integration of renewable energy into power grids. Ongoing developments relate to resource appraisal, forecasting production and demand, production systems performance, and predictive management of grid power, including storage. - Technologies of Renewable Energy Systems
Understand the phenomena occurring within conversion device (battery, fuel cell, photovoltaic conversion...) ; to recognise the typical responses of a device according to the chemistry involved, and its specific material; to calculate the energies and powers supplied from the results of conventional electrochemical tests; to adapt a device according to the specifications of the application address. Issues, challenges, modelling contributions, and recycling approches will be developped.
All M1 & M2 courses are taught in English.
The second semester of the M2 year is spent completing a 6-month internship with an academic or industry research group, allowing students to further specialize in a specific field.
Costs
Tuition
HK$2,028.07
(international)
HK$2,028.07
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
- Master’s Year 1: Students must have a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor of Science degree (Chemistry, Physics, Science and Technology, Mechanics, Engineering Science, etc.).
- Master’s Year 2: Students must have reached the M1 level in science, engineering students with a double major.
Language requirements
CEFR
B2