Materials Science and Engineering
Master
Overview
Hosted by PSL’s three engineering schools (MINES Paris - PSL, École nationale supérieure de Chimie de Paris - PSL and ESPCI Paris - PSL), the Master in Materials Science and Engineering also, for some tracks, involves cross-over with École Nationale Supérieure des Arts Décoratifs (ENSAD), Dauphine - PSL and institutions outside PSL.
This master's degree in part of the graduate program in Engineering (ISAI)
Learning outcomes
- Confer the experimental and theoretical knowledge required to conceive and design innovative materials in accordance with detailed specifications, and to improve the performance of existing materials and predict their lifespan.
- Establish the link between processes of development, synthesis and layout, (micro)structures, and structural and/or functional properties.
Curriculum and tracks
The program includes an M1 year (60 ECTS) and an M2 year (60 ECTS). Some courses are joint courses with the engineering programs of partner institutions. M1 & M2 are totally taught in English.
- M1 with common core + specialization courses at the student’s choice + 1 internship (2-3 months)
- M2 with 3 possible tracks to choose from:
Materials of the future - Design and Engineering (MADI) ; Materials science and Engineering in Paris (MAGIS) ; Microfluidics.
Materials of the future - Design and Engineering (MADI) and Microfluidics can be taken in professional training contract (contrat de professionnalisation).
Structure
This two-year program (120 ECTS) is divided into an M1 track (60 ECTS) and an M2 track (60 ECTS) chosen from 3 available tracks.
> MASTER’S YEAR 1
The M1 curriculum provides a common core of theoretical and experimental knowledge in materials required before any specialized study can begin. This includes generalist coursework in chemistry, physics, and mechanics of materials.
Students can begin to specialize by taking electives in any of these three disciplines, depending on which track they intend to follow in their M2 year.
Students also complete a two-month internship and a research project.
See M1 detailed program
> MASTER 2
3 different tracks are available at the M2 level:
- Materials of the future - Design and Engineering
MADI detailed brochure
This track provides an “integrated” perspective of various materials of the future, including synthetic processes, desired structure or architecture, and related physical properties. Students will also learn the physical and chemical properties of all main types of material (metals, ceramics, inorganic materials, polymers, etc.). At the close of this track of study, students should be able to come up with an appropriate and/or innovative material for an application described in specifications drawn up in partnership with additional stakeholders (designers, marketers, etc.). - Materials science and Engineering in Paris (MAGIS)
This track involves shared courses with Arts et Métiers ParisTech and Université Paris Saclay.
This track provides an education in the mechanics of materials. It focuses on the relationships between processes, materials, microstructures, and mechanical properties for advanced industrial applications and innovative processes. - Microfluidics involves shared courses with Sorbonne Université, Université de Paris and Université Paris Saclay.
More information.
This track provides training in the area of microfluidics (the science of flow at the micro scale) and in all areas involving fluids and micro/nanotechnologies. The curriculum therefore touches upon multiple fields, including fluid dynamics, physical chemistry, biology, and biotechnology. Students complete several practicums in micro/nanomanufacturing.
Costs
Tuition
HK$2,028.07
(international)
HK$2,028.07
(home)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Prerequisites
- Master’s Year 1: Students must have a Bachelor’s degree or a Bachelor of Science degree (Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Mechanics).
- Master’s Year 2: Students must have reached the M1 level in science, engineering students with a double major.
Language requirements
CEFR
B2