Overview

The first year provides a solid foundation in chemistry in connection with these related topics. The teaching is supported by the IP Paris research laboratories, all renowned for their cutting-edge expertise in chemistry, including molecular chemistry, physical chemistry, and material sciences.

The second year allows specialization in two key areas:

Molecular Chemistry, focusing on organometallic chemistry and catalysis, supramolecular chemistry, synthetic chemistry and chemical biology, or chemistry for optoelectronics;
Materials Chemistry, focusing on the design of materials for the design of materials for energy, transport, electronics, medicine, nanotechnologies, and health.

This programme aims to enable students to:

Develop expertise in chemistry and gain a deep understanding of contemporary scientific challenges;
Immerse themselves in a research laboratory environment.

Career Opportunities

R&D engineer in science-driven industries

Researcher in academia or public research institutes

Entrepreneur in technology and innovation

University or secondary school teacher

For students who wish to pursue a PhD after their master’s degree, the program is affliated with two distinct PhD track programs: one in Advanced Materials and the other in Chemistry and Interfaces for early research immersion. These PhD track programs offer excellence scholarships and registration fee waivers.

Programme Structure

Majors:

Electrons and nuclei in modern chemistry

Solid-State Chemistry

Methods in Organic and Organometallic chemistry

Quantum Physics of Electrons in Solids

Surfaces Molles

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-28 00:00:00

More details

1st session: January 8th

2nd session: March 26th

3rd session*: May 28th

Language

English

Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

Chemistry Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 25 other Masters in Chemistry in France

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Completion of a Bachelor of Science (or equivalent) in Chemistry

Language prerequisites: English

Applications can be submitted exclusively online. You will need to provide the following documents:

Transcript

CV/resume

Statement of purpose

Two academic references (added online directly by your referees)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

4317 EUR / year

≈ 4317 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

254 EUR / year

≈ 254 EUR / year

Additional Details

This is a tuition fee range, which varies depending on the chosen programme and track. Visit the programme page on their website for full details.

Living costs

Palaiseau

France

640 - 950 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

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