M2 Fundamental concepts of physics

Master's degree

Specialisation Physique fondamentale et applications

Formation initiale

Formation continue

English

The programme of the 2nd year Master's Concepts in Fundamendal Physics offers a comprehensive, diversified curriculum in general physics, both theoretical and experimental.

The iCFP program consists of four sub-programs: Soft Matter and Biophysics, Theoretical Physics, Quantum Physics, and Condensed Matter. The year is divided into two semesters. The second part of the second semester is devoted to an internship.

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Université Paris-Saclay / Christophe Peus

Information

Présentation

Skills

Master the general physics of a research field.

Objectives

The second year of the Master is organized around four different programs : Condensed Matter Physics, Soft Matter and biological physics, Quantum Physics and Theoretical Physics.The first semester is dedicated to courses (30 ECTS). Each student enrolls in a program in wich he/she follows compulsory and optional courses. In exceptional cases, the student can include in his/her program one optional course from another area of study, in agreement with his/her head of studies.In second semester, four optional courses will be chosen from any program (4x3 ECTS). These optional courses must be approved by the head of the studies.Students are expected to complete an internship relevant to their course of study (18 ECTS) April to june, in France or abroad.

Career Opportunities

Further Study Opportunities

PhD

Interdisciplinary PhD in Sustainability Science (many disciplines possible)

train international specialists, producing competitive work within reputable teams from public scientific and technological institutions (EPST), in particular the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research (Inserm) and French National Centre

Data Scientist, Data Analyst, Ingénieur·e en Machine Learning dans des secteurs innovants (tech, finance, santé, énergie, etc.) ;

R&D researcher or data modelling and analysis expert in leading-edge companies or laboratories.

Admission

Capacity

Available Places

Target Audience and Entry Requirements

Excellent broad-based foundation in physics. Good command of mathematical tools. Proficiency in English.

Application Period(s)

Inception Platform

From 17/02/2026 to 30/04/2026

Supporting documents

Compulsory supporting documents

Motivation letter.

All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.

Curriculum Vitae.

Selection sheet completed.

It is mandatory to order the different track you apply to => https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/sites/default/files/media/2020-02/additional_document_concepts_fondamentaux_de_la_physique_0.pdf

Additional supporting documents

VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).

Document indicating the list of local M2 choices available here : https://urlz.fr/i3Lo.

Supporting documents :
- Residence permit stating the country of residence of the first country
- Or receipt of request stating the country of first asylum
- Or document from the UNHCR granting refugee status
- Or receipt of refugee status request delivered in France
- Or residence permit stating the refugee status delivered in France
- Or document stating subsidiary protection in France or abroad
- Or document stating temporary protection in France or abroad.

Programme

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Teaching Location(s)

PARIS 05

Academic Partner(s)

Sorbonne Université, Paris Cité, PSL, IPP

Contact

Carine DOUARCHE

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