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L3- Chemical Sciences of Matter (SCM)
In the Chemical Sciences of Matter (SCM) program, a contemporary approach will enable students to discover materials and understand their importance in major current issues (energy, water and agri-food, health, etc.). This program is intended for students who wish to acquire scientific knowledge and skills in both the synthesis and understanding of material properties. This year (L3) of progressive specialization will enable students to apply theoretical and experimental knowledge in the field of materials chemistry, combining scientific and technological approaches.
The SCM program begins in semester 5 and continues into semester 6 of the Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, allowing students to gradually specialize in certain areas of chemistry (materials, physical chemistry, etc.), which will then be developed further at the Master's level.
The core curriculum consists of 50% of courses that are common to all chemistry bachelor's degree programs.
Semester 5 (S5) covers the fundamentals of chemistry with courses in thermodynamics, coordination chemistry, organic chemistry, and macromolecular chemistry. Specialization begins with a dedicated course on the structure and properties of materials, which includes lectures, tutorials, and practical work allowing students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in a concrete way. S5 is based on significant experimental training in terms of knowledge and skills, with 20% of teaching devoted to practical work covering synthesis methods (microwave synthesis, hydrothermal synthesis, mechanosynthesis, etc.) and advanced analysis techniques (X-ray diffraction, scanning and energy analysis, X-ray fluorescence, thermal analysis, etc.) available at the Balard teaching hall. This hall gives students access to high-level equipment similar to that found in industry or research laboratories. Finally, a course in English, an essential language in the scientific world, whether industrial or academic, is also offered to improve language skills.
In semester 6 (S6), the program specializes further in organic, polymer, and inorganic materials, while including the theoretical foundations necessary for understanding their properties and bridging the gap to industry by including specific processes. The distinctive feature of this semester is the implementation of a supervised project in which students develop a research project under the guidance of department faculty to develop new materials or new syntheses. To this end, they have access to the teaching hall for several days, where they can use state-of-the-art equipment to carry out their project with a high degree of autonomy.
Open course in Health Access (L.AS).
Micro and macroscopic aspects of thermodynamics
4 creditsEnglish S5
2 creditsCoordination chemistry: symmetry and reactivity
4 creditsExperimental chemistry
6 creditsOrganic chemistry
4 creditsInorganic Materials: Synthesis and Characterization Part 2
3 creditsInorganic Materials - Synthesis and Characterization Part 1
3 creditsMacromolecular chemistry
4 credits
Inorganic materials: structure and properties
4 creditsProcesses and materials
4 creditsTheoretical foundations in spectroscopy
4 creditsOrganic chemistry
2 creditsSupervised projects
6 creditsPolymer materials
4 creditsAdvanced coordination chemistry
6 credits
L3 - Chemical Sciences of Life (SCV)
This SCV program is designed for students who wish to acquire a solid background in biological chemistry. This program allows students to pursue research or professional master's degrees in the fields of biomolecules and health, as well as aromas, perfumes, and cosmetics, and chemical engineering schools.
Open course in Health Access (L.AS).
Micro and macroscopic aspects of thermodynamics
4 creditsNMR Part 1
2 creditsMass Spectrometry Part 1
2 creditsCoordination chemistry: symmetry and reactivity
4 creditsFunctional Organic Responsiveness Part 1
2 creditsExperimental chemistry
6 creditsOrganic chemistry
4 creditsEnglish S5
2 creditsMacromolecular chemistry
4 credits
NMR Part 2
2 creditsSupervised projects
6 creditsFunctional Organic Responsiveness Part 2
4 creditsMass Spectrometry Part 2
2 creditsSynthesis strategy
6 creditsEU CHOICE
10 creditsChoose one of two options:
S6L3SCVCHOICE1
10 creditsNatural Polyfunctional Compounds
6 creditsStructural Chemistry and Biochemistry
4 credits
S6L3SCVCHOICE2
10 creditsCosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances
6 creditsChemical engineering
4 credits
L3 - Preparation for the National Diploma in Oenology (Prépa DNO)
Oenologists support and supervise wine production in cooperatives and wineries. They may also work in laboratories and institutes, performing research, consulting, and innovation functions that are particularly crucial in light of the new challenges facing the profession.
In the wine industry, they are the scientific experts.
The L3 prépa DNO is intended for students who wish to become oenologists and have a particular interest in science.
Experimental chemistry
6 creditsDescription of variability 1
2 creditsFundamentals of Chemistry
10 creditsMolecular biology
4 creditsAnalytical Chemistry of Volatile Compounds
4 creditsPhysiology
4 credits
Internship
4 creditsFood Science and Technology
2 creditsworkshops and MOOCs
2 creditsAnalytical tools for VOC characterization
2 creditsFlavoring, structure of plant biomolecules
6 creditsChemical engineering
4 creditsTechnical tasks: analysis of wine-growing/wine-making systems
2 creditsEducational field trips, TER trains, conferences
4 creditsEnglish S6 prep DNO
2 creditsBacteriology
2 credits
L3 - Preparation for the National Diploma in Oenology (DNO Prep) - APP
Work-study internship
12 creditsFundamentals of Chemistry
10 creditsMolecular biology
4 creditsAnalytical Chemistry of Volatile Compounds
4 credits
Food Science and Technology
2 creditsworkshops and MOOCs
2 creditsAnalytical tools for VOC characterization
2 creditsFlavoring, structure of plant biomolecules
6 creditsEnglish S6 prep DNO
2 creditsWork-study internship
14 creditsBacteriology
2 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
Applications can be submitted on the following platforms:
- French and European students: follow the procedure on the University of Montpellier 's e-candidat website :
- International students from outside the EU: follow the " Études en France" procedure