Program Overview
The International master in chemistry SERP-Chem at University of Paris Sud is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International master in chemistry SERP-Chem programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Orsay, France
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International master in chemistry SERP-Chem programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- French Courses
- Quantum mechanics, thermodynamic, applications
- Reaction dynamics in gas and solution phases, fundamentals of electron transfer
- Experimental Methods: UV, IR, X Spectroscopies, NMR, RPE, Mass Spectroscopy
- Introduction to biophysics and bio-informatics
- Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Italian course / Italian -European civilization
- Quantum mechanics
- Spectroscopic and Microscopic Characterization
- Applied chemical physics
- Fundamentals of surface science
- Complements of Chemistry and Analytical Chemistry
- Patent Law
- Polish course/ Polish-European civilization
- Organic chemistry: modern methods in synthesis of natural products , asymmetric synthesis
- Fundamentals of Monte Carlo simulations Applications of molecular simulations in physical chemistry
- Physical Chemistry of nanodispersed systems and polymer solutions
- Dynamics of intra- and inter molecular chemical reactions and photochemical processes
- Structural studies of macromolecules: biocrystallography and diffractometry
- Portuguese course / Portuguese -European civilization
- Interfacial electrochemistry
- Thermochemistry in macromolecules
- Techniques for physical and chemical characterization of interfaces
- Interfaces
- Colloids
- French courses / French-European civilization
- Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities for radiations
- Simulation tools
- Fast processes in condensed matter
- Radiation induced reactivity in biological systems
- Applications of radiation: Medical and industrial aspects
- Nanosciences
- Social aspects of radiations
- Complementary tools
- Polish Language / Poland-European integration
- Photochemistry and luminescence spectroscopy - applications in chemistry and molecular biology
- Single molecule spectroscopy
- Environmental photochemistry
- Computational chemistry: application in photochemistry
- Luminescence of rare earth elements. Application in chemistry and biology
- Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities
- Portuguese courses/ Portuguese -European civilization
- Techniques for characterization of functionalized surfaces
- Application for biomaterials/ or Functionalized surfaces to sustainable chemistry
- Nanostructure films and composites
- Electrodeposition, nucleation and growth, underpotential deposition
- Biomaterials
- Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities
- Italian courses/ Italian -European civilization
- Corrosion and Protection of Materials
- Industrial Catalysis
- Inorganic Functional and Structural Materials
- Chemistry of ceramics
- Nanostructuring at surfaces
- Bibliography research / Presentation of research facilities
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should have or should be in process to get a Bachelor (BS) degree at the time of the application. The proof of the Bachelor degree (diploma or certificat) will be asked when entering the master in September.
An applicant with a degree from an institution where the language of instruction is not English is required to provide official score reports from either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
Other criteria to be taken into account are awards and external references. If submitted before the deadline your application for the Erasmus Mundus scholarship is automatically proceeded together with the admission. Application to the SERP-Chem programme after the deadline of the Erasmus Mundus Schloraship is possible for applicants self financed.
Please note that students already holding a master degree can be accepted in the second year of the master at the University of Paris-Sud.
The criteria and respective weights are the following:
- 50%: academic workloads (including appropriateness of the curriculum (and diploma) to the present Master, marks and grade in studies),
- 10%: home institution ranking (Shanghai ranking and/or CHE),
- 10%: English,
- 10%: recommendation of professionals,
- 10%: motivation letter,
- 10%: professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,800 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Paris Sud directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Paris Sud
University of Paris Sud
Paris, France
Paris-Sud University, also known as the University of Paris — XI, was a French research university distributed among several campuses in the southern suburbs of Paris, including Orsay, Cachan,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2005-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-15
- Language English
- Duration 24 months