Overview

The Mechanics programme of Institut Polytechnique de Paris research areas cover smart structures, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, turbulence, waves and metamaterials.

The research areas cover structural mechanics, biomechanics, environmental sciences, complex fluids, waves and metamaterials.

Biomedical Engineering: Biomechanics & Biophysics track (BME)

The M1 - BME track provides students with research-intensive training in the application of the physical and engineering sciences to the life sciences, medicine, and health. Applicants are expected to have a strong background in engineering, physical sciences, or applied mathematics and a true desire to contribute to the ongoing revolutionary changes in the life sciences and medicine.

This programme enables students to:

Acquire general concepts in mechanics, as well as discover recent advanced research in various domains
Master fundamental knowledge and tools, before following a set of elective classes focusing on different specialized domains

Career opportunities:

On completing the second year of the Master, graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers in academic and industrial research laboratories, or directly in advanced applicative domains like aerospace, biomedical engineering, energy and the environment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

BME I: Biomechanics, Sensors and Devices

Cell Biology and Physiology for engineers

Design project (year long project)

Structural mechanics

Fluid mechanics

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

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Palaiseau, France

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Mechanical Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 35 other Masters in General Engineering & Technology 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) or the first year of a Master's program (M1) in physics, engineering or mathematics at Institut Polytechnique de Paris or equivalent in France or abroad.
Language prerequisites: English

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

Transcript

Two academic references (added online directly

by your referees)

CV/resume

Statement of purpose

You will receive an answer in your candidate space within 2 months of the closing date for the application session

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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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