Program Overview

The Master's program in Materials Chemistry trains specialists capable of designing, synthesizing, and characterizing innovative materials (polymers, inorganic, hybrid, nanostructured) for applications in the fields of energy, environment, health, and advanced technologies.

Combining fundamental coursework, practical laboratory work, and a research internship, the program develops skills in solid-state chemistry, polymer physico-chemistry, structure–property relationships, and characterization techniques.

Special attention is given to material aging, diffusion, and degradation phenomena. The program prepares students for both research (PhD) and professional careers in R&D, industry, or analytical laboratories

Teaching Language : English/French

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Semester 1

- UEF1: Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry I

Fundamentals of polymer chemistry: structure, classification, and polymerization mechanisms.

- UEF2: Thermodynamics of Macromolecular Materials: Classical and Statistical Approaches

Study of thermodynamic quantities, phase transitions, polymer blends, microcanonical and statistical approaches.

- UEF3: Advanced Chemical Kinetics

Reaction mechanisms, reaction rates, kinetic models applied to polymers and complex materials.

Semester 2

- UEF1: Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry II

Further exploration of fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry.

- UEF2: Solid-State Macromolecules: Structure and Properties

Study of crystalline and amorphous structures, and the physical properties of solid polymers.

- UEF3: Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Macromolecular Materials

Mechanical behavior of polymers, flow, deformation, and viscoelastic responses.

Semester 3

- UEF1: Polymer–Liquid Crystal Composites and Their Applications

Study of innovative composites combining polymers and liquid crystals: properties and application domains.

- UEF2: Conductive Polymers and Their Applications

Chemistry, electrical properties, and uses of conductive polymers in electronics and sensors.

- UEF3: Natural Macromolecular Materials and Their Applications

Analysis of natural polymers (biopolymers), extraction, modification, and environmentally friendly applications.

Advanced Topics

- Polymer Chemistry: synthesis of new materials based on acrylic monomers or copolymers, design of polymer networks, formulation of functional systems.

- Smart and Stimuli-Responsive Materials: development of shape-memory polymers and materials sensitive to external stimuli (temperature, solvents, etc.).

- Elastomers and Polymer Gels: study of mechanical, structural, and swelling properties in various environments.

- Hybrid and Anisotropic Systems: exploration of polymer–liquid crystal blends, development of anisotropic materials with oriented properties.

- Advanced Characterization: thermo-physical, morphological, and structural analysis of materials using techniques such as DSC, XRD, NMR, SEM, etc.

- Functional Applications: in biomedical fields, electromagnetic shielding, composite materials, and sustainable polymers.

Materials chemistry

Program Overview

The Master's program in Materials Chemistry trains specialists capable of designing, synthesizing, and characterizing innovative materials (polymers, inorganic, hybrid, nanostructured) for applications in the fields of energy, environment, health, and advanced technologies.

Combining fundamental coursework, practical laboratory work, and a research internship, the program develops skills in solid-state chemistry, polymer physico-chemistry, structure–property relationships, and characterization techniques.

Special attention is given to material aging, diffusion, and degradation phenomena. The program prepares students for both research (PhD) and professional careers in R&D, industry, or analytical laboratories

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

Semester 1

- UEF1: Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry I

Fundamentals of polymer chemistry: structure, classification, and polymerization mechanisms.

- UEF2: Thermodynamics of Macromolecular Materials: Classical and Statistical Approaches

Study of thermodynamic quantities, phase transitions, polymer blends, microcanonical and statistical approaches.

- UEF3: Advanced Chemical Kinetics

Reaction mechanisms, reaction rates, kinetic models applied to polymers and complex materials.

Semester 2

- UEF1: Introduction to Macromolecular Chemistry II

Further exploration of fundamental concepts in polymer chemistry.

- UEF2: Solid-State Macromolecules: Structure and Properties

Study of crystalline and amorphous structures, and the physical properties of solid polymers.

- UEF3: Rheology and Viscoelasticity of Macromolecular Materials

Mechanical behavior of polymers, flow, deformation, and viscoelastic responses.

Semester 3

- UEF1: Polymer–Liquid Crystal Composites and Their Applications

Study of innovative composites combining polymers and liquid crystals: properties and application domains.

- UEF2: Conductive Polymers and Their Applications

Chemistry, electrical properties, and uses of conductive polymers in electronics and sensors.

- UEF3: Natural Macromolecular Materials and Their Applications

Analysis of natural polymers (biopolymers), extraction, modification, and environmentally friendly applications.

Advanced Topics

- Polymer Chemistry: synthesis of new materials based on acrylic monomers or copolymers, design of polymer networks, formulation of functional systems.

- Smart and Stimuli-Responsive Materials: development of shape-memory polymers and materials sensitive to external stimuli (temperature, solvents, etc.).

- Elastomers and Polymer Gels: study of mechanical, structural, and swelling properties in various environments.

- Hybrid and Anisotropic Systems: exploration of polymer–liquid crystal blends, development of anisotropic materials with oriented properties.

- Advanced Characterization: thermo-physical, morphological, and structural analysis of materials using techniques such as DSC, XRD, NMR, SEM, etc.

- Functional Applications: in biomedical fields, electromagnetic shielding, composite materials, and sustainable polymers.

Admissions Information

- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry:

Fundamental Chemistry

Physical Chemistry

Materials Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

- Any other degree recognized as equivalent by the training team