The Materials Physics

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Program Overview

The Master's program in Materials Physics aims to provide advanced expertise in the study and development of materials with applications in various sectors, ranging from industrial manufacturing to energy, health, and many other fields. This program is designed to provide multidisciplinary training that meets the needs of modern industry, particularly in a context where material innovation plays a crucial role in solving major technological and environmental challenges. The Master's in Materials Physics provides training for young physicists specializing in the characterization, analysis and optimized use of materials. They are intended, in addition to teaching, for the study and resolution of problems encountered by national or international industry.


Teaching Language : French, English.

Curriculum Highlights

Core Courses

The Master's program in Materials Physics is generally designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of materials and their properties, their manufacturing, and their use in various industrial applications. Here is an overview of the core courses offered:

1. Materials Physics

- Defects in materials (point, linear, surface, volume);

- Mechanics of materials (elasticity, plasticity, deformation);

- Magnetic and optical properties of materials;

- Grain growth and recrystallization.

2. Materials Characterization

- Characterization techniques (electron microscopy, X-ray diffraction, spectroscopy, etc.);

- Mechanical properties and behavior under stress.

3. Thermodynamics of Materials

- Phase diagrams and phase equilibrium;

- Diffusion in materials.

4. Biomaterials

- Metallic Materials for Medical Applications;

- Bioceramics and Composites;

- Innovations and Perspectives in Biomaterials.

5. Modeling and simulation of materials properties

Advanced Topics

- Biomaterials for medicine: Materials for implants and prosthetics;

- Materials for the automotive industry;

- Wear-resistant materials: Development of materials for high-wear applications, such as turbines, engines, and machine components.

- Simulation and Artificial Intelligence.

Admissions Information

Admission is open to students holding a Bachelor's degree (academic or professional) or an equivalent diploma in the following fields:

- Licenses in physics, mechanical engineering, materials chemistry, metallurgy, civil engineering, and electronics, with a materials option.

- Licenses, DESs, and engineering from the old system or from abroad in: physics, materials, mechanics, electronics, and metallurgy.


Selection is based on merit ranking according to the academic results obtained in previous years, within the limit of available pedagogical places.

Students with equivalent diplomas or with relevant professional experience may also apply after file review by the training committee.

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