Engineering, Science

MATERIALS ENGINEERING DIPLOMA

  • Training structure

    Polytech Montpellier

Presentation

Please note: The content of this course is given as an indication (2020-2021 basis); courses will be subject to change for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Materials (MAT) specialization trains general engineers (bac+5) capable of developing, elaborating, characterizing, transforming and using materials. It also raises awareness of eco-design and sustainable development.

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Training benefits

ALL THE SCHOOL'S COURSES ARE SUPPORTED BY A NETWORK OF SOLID PARTNERSHIPS WITH :

- the industrial world (800 internships, 200 industrial projects and 50 apprenticeship contracts per year),

- academic research (14 associated research laboratories),

- International (over 100 partner universities worldwide).

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Know-how and skills

On graduating, the MAT :

- Has acquired a solid scientific foundation in chemistry, physics and mechanics;

- Good knowledge of technologies specific to different classes of materials (polymers, glass, ceramics, metals, etc.);

- Is capable of managing the technical, human and economic aspects of a project or activity in the field of high-volume or high-value-added materials;

- Is attentive to issues of sustainability, recycling and eco-design.

He is qualified to perform the following functions:

- Research & Development

- Design

- Tests and studies

- Quality and standardization

- Production

- Technical expertise and advice

- Maintenance

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Organization

Special features

THE TECHNOLOGY HALL

The school has its own technology hall, equipped with specific state-of-the-art equipment, with which students in the Materials specialization carry out their practical work and projects.

- Equipment for processing and shaping materials: furnace, agitator, press, polisher, cutting machine, oven...

- Materials characterization tools: microscope, granulometer, spectrometer, dilatometer, thermogravimeter and calorimetric analysis, chromatograph, rheometer, traction machine, extensometer, refractometer...

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Program

MAIN SUBJECTS TAUGHT

- Mathematics

- Physics

- Chemistry

- Mechanical engineering

- Materials (development, properties, characterization, behavior and modeling)

- Eco-design and sustainability

- Statistics

- IT

- Humanities and Social Sciences

- Modern languages

SPECIALIZATION IN YEAR4

From4th year onwards, MAT students can specialize in :

- or the physical chemistry of materials,

- or mechanics of materials.

However, a core curriculum common to both options remains important in years4 and5.

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Admission

Target audience

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

In 3eyear

- For students of classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles (CPGE): recruitment via the POLYTECH competitive entrance examination.

- For holders of an L2, L3, DUT, BTS or equivalent foreign diploma: competitive entrance exam based on application and interview.

- For PeiP2 students: after validation of course and national ranking.

In the 4eyear

- For holders of an M1 or equivalent foreign diploma: competitive examination based on application and interview.

Professionalization contract

Students admitted for initial training can complete their5th year under a professionalization contract.

Further training

Under certain conditions, Materials training is also open to employees with at least three years' professional experience in the field.

 For further information:

www.polytech-admission.org

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And then

Professional integration

TARGETED BUSINESS SECTORS

- Companies producing materials: chemicals, plastics and composites, glassmaking, ceramics, metallurgy...

- Companies using materials: aerospace, automotive, transport equipment, mechanical engineering, energy, microelectronics, biomedical...

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