Technology, Engineering, Health, Science

Materials and formulated products (Numat or MatPol)

  • ECTS

    180 credits

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Training structure

    Montpellier-Sète University Institute of Technology

Presentation

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Materials and Formulated Products program consists of two locally adapted specializations:

  • The B.U.T. Chemistry program in Materials and Formulated Products, locally adapted by NuMat, aims to train senior technicians with strong expertise in solid-state chemistry and materials for nuclear energy.
  • The B.U.T. Chemistry course in Materials and Formulated Products, locally adapted as MatPol, aims to train senior technicians with strong expertise in the field of polymers and formulation.
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The advantages of the training program

  • Recognized, professional training with real-world scenarios.
  • Two internships in a professional environment: 10 weeks in B.U.T. 2 and 16 weeks in B.U.T. 3.
  • Work-study program available in the second and third years.
  • Language certification.
  • Voltaire Project (spelling proficiency certification).
  • Digital certification (PIX).
  • PSC1 training (first aid).
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Objectives

  • The objective of the NuMat program is to meet the needs of the nuclear industry for senior technicians with a bachelor's degree and skills in the development of inorganic materials, their characterization techniques, and the study of their physical and chemical properties, as well as experience working in a regulated environment and communication techniques commonly used in companies in the nuclear and conventional energy sectors.
  • The objective of the MatPol program is to train senior technicians with a bachelor's degree who are skilled in polymer synthesis, the design of formulated products to meet specific challenges, the development of organic materials, their characterization techniques, and the study of their physicochemical properties.
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Know-how and skills

For the Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products, Numat track:

  • Material development and characterization
  • Radiochemistry
  • Solid state chemistry
  • Separative chemistry
  • Work in a nuclear zone

For the Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products, MatPol track:

  • Polymer synthesis reactions
  • Development of polymer materials
  • Physicochemical characterization of polymer materials
  • Formulated product design
  • Health and safety
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Organization

Open alternately

Type of contract

Professional training contract, Apprenticeship contract

Offered either from B.U.T. 2 with a two-year contract or in B.U.T. 3 with a one-year contract.
Work-study programs are available for all three courses offered.

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Internships, supervised projects

Internship

Mandatory

Duration of the internship

10 weeks in B.U.T. 2 and 16 weeks in B.U.T. 3.

  • Internship: 22 to 26 weeks over the course of 3 years
  • Supervised project: 600 hours
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Program

Select a program

second year

third year

Admission

Admission requirements

The NuMat Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products Bachelor's Degree offers initial training (FI), apprenticeship training (FA), and professional training (FC). Learners with a two-year post-secondary degree (BAC +2) in Chemistry, Physical Measurements, Materials Science and Engineering (or a DUT), a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Physics (L2) or a BTS in Chemistry or Materials may be admitted subject to the signing of an apprenticeship contract.

The MatPol Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products program offers initial training (FI), apprenticeship training (FA), and professional training (FC). Learners with a two-year post-secondary degree (BAC +2) in Chemistry, Physical Measurements, Materials Science and Engineering (or a DUT), a bachelor's degree in Chemistry and Physics (L2), or a BTS in Chemistry or Materials may be admitted subject to the signing of an apprenticeship contract.

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And after

Professional integration

For the NuMat Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products:

Graduates will be able to work as senior technicians with a bachelor's degree or assistant engineers in the nuclear industry or in fields closely related to this sector, as well as in public institutions.

For the Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Materials, and Formulated Products (MatPol):

Graduates will be able to work as senior technicians with a bachelor's degree, or as assistant engineers in the field of research and development in polymers and formulated products.

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