Intended Level of Study
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training Structure
College of Sciences, College of Pharmacy
Overview
The Master’s program in Chemistry is offered by the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Sciences at the University of Montpellier. Our program is designed to best address major societal challenges and meet industry expectations in key sectors related to chemistry, while taking into account future developments in these fields.
93%
Success Rate
The Benefits of the Training Program
LMD4 Accreditation, 2015–2019:
- Stable enrollment: an average of 264 students per year
- Attractiveness: 43% of students are recruited from outside UM
- Employment rate: 86% within 6 months of graduation
Objectives
The Master’s program in Chemistry offers a multidisciplinary curriculum that enables future graduates to acquire specific skills and knowledge in modern chemistry, preparing them to enter the business world as executives or to pursue a career in research through a Ph.D. program.
Our program is structured around seven M1 and M2 tracks, namely:
- Biomolecular Chemistry
- Theoretical Chemistry and Modeling
- Cosmetic Engineering
- Flavor and Fragrance Engineering
- Materials Chemistry
- Separative Chemistry, Materials, and Processes
- Materials Science
Our educational programs are based on the scientific excellence—recognized both nationally and internationally—of the research teams at the four research institutes of the Balard Chemistry Cluster (Max Mousseron Institute of Biomolecules [IBMM]; Charles Gerhardt Montpellier Institute [ICGM]; European Institute of Membranes [IEM]; Marcoule Institute of Separative Chemistry [ICSM]).
Expertise and Skills
The master’s program aims to provide students with expertise in the latest developments in the design, synthesis, formulation, and advanced characterization of organic and inorganic materials, biomolecules, as well as flavors, fragrances, and cosmetics. Our curriculum also ensures an understanding of the phenomena underlying their activity in targeted applications.
To give our students the opportunity to specialize in a specific field of chemistry that aligns with local, national, or international chemical industry activities, we offer a variety of specializations that allow them to pursue careers in the following sectors:
- Health
- Sustainable Development and the Environment
- Separative and Nuclear Chemistry
- Biomolecular Chemistry and Chemistry of Living Systems
- Cosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances Engineering
- Analytical and Control Chemistry for Products and Processes
Organization
Open on an alternating basis
The ICAP Cosmetics and ICAP Flavors and Fragrances programs offer a work-study program starting in the first year of the master's program.
Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Required |
|---|---|
Internship Abroad | Possible |
Each track within the Master’s program in Chemistry offers a curriculum that includes internships and/or supervised projects during the M1 and M2 years. More details are provided in the descriptions of the respective tracks.
Program
The Master's program in Chemistry is structured around seven M1 and M2 tracks.
Biomolecular Chemistry. This program offers multidisciplinary training in organic chemistry with a focus on the life sciences. The curriculum centers on the synthesis, characterization, and study of the biological properties of essential biomolecules such as nucleosides, oligonucleotides, saccharides, peptides, proteins, and biopolymers.
Theoretical Chemistry and Modeling. Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling are playing an increasingly important role in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and materials science. This branch of chemistry provides conceptual tools, qualitative models, and quantitative data that enable theoretical chemists to contribute to the development of innovative and customized chemical systems.
Cosmetics Engineering. This program aims to train future engineers specializing in scientific fields relevant to research and development in the cosmetics and wellness industries. Admission is selective. This program is also open to students pursuing a dual degree in “Management of Technologies and Sciences” (MTS), with a concentration in “Information Systems Management” (MSI), from the Montpellier Institute of Business Administration (IAE, University of Montpellier).
Flavor and Fragrance Engineering. This program, for which admission is selective, is a two-year professional degree program divided into four semesters, offered in partnership with industry to train chemists specializing in the flavor and fragrance sectors. The program is open to students starting in their first year of master’s studies (M1) through a work-study program (apprenticeship or apprenticeship contract). Students who wish to do so may apply for a dual degree in “Management of Technologies and Sciences” (MTS), with a specialization in “Information Systems Management” (MSI) fromthe IAE (UM). Applications for the dual degree withthe IAE are subject to a selection process.
Materials Chemistry. This program provides training to develop skills in the fields of materials chemistry and its interfaces, for use in research or in industrial sectors related to sustainable development, energy, health, and the environment. The program introduces the concepts and tools used in the design and development of various types of materials, as well as their characterization and applications in the aforementioned fields. The training received enables students to bridge the gap between academic research and research conducted in industrial settings.
Separative Chemistry, Materials, and Processes. This track provides training that introduces students to the concepts and tools used in solution chemistry, extraction and separation chemistry, process engineering, and materials and process science, within the context of research and development activities, particularly those related to the nuclear fuel cycle and the recycling of strategic metals.
Materials Science. This materials science program is part of international partnerships between partner universities, industry, and research centers. The program awards 120 ECTS credits, and courses are taught in English. It focuses on R&D of functional materials in the fields of energy storage and conversion, catalysis, and thin films. It provides industrial partners with access to state-of-the-art characterization using major research facilities (neutron and synchrotron radiation).
Select a program
Materials Chemistry (MAT P1)
The “Materials Chemistry” track offers training that allows students to specialize or acquire new skills in the fields of materials chemistry and its interfaces, whether for research or in industrial sectors related to sustainable development, energy, health, and the environment. The program introduces students to the concepts and tools used in the design and development of various types of materials, as well as their characterization and applications in the aforementioned fields. The training received enables students to engage in both academic research and research conducted in industrial settings.
Cosmetic Engineering (ICAP P1)
The Cosmetics Engineering program aims to train future engineers who specialize in the scientific fields relevant to research and development in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
Graduates join companies in France andabroad to fill executive positions in the key sectors of these industries. These include roles such as R&D manager, project manager, strategic planning manager, evaluation manager, regulatory affairs manager, procurement manager, quality control manager, production manager, and project leader, among others.
Graduates may choose to start their own businesses.
The curriculum for the Cosmetics Engineering track provides a science-based education that prepares students to pursue doctoral studies.
A high-level and unique program, the Cosmetics Engineering track offers eligible students the opportunity to earn a dual degree in “Management of Technologies and Sciences” (MTS), which is part of the “Information Systems Management” (MSI) track at the Montpellier Institute of Business Administration (IAE) of the University of Montpellier.
The program is offered as an initial training program with a 5- to 6-month internship each year, as well as through a work-study program. Admission is subject to a selection process.
Courses are taught by academics and professionals from the relevant industries. The program relies on strong partnerships with numerous stakeholders in the cosmetics industry for coursework, internships, and job placements, and is a member of cosmetics industry associations.
Theoretical Chemistry and Modeling
Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling are playing an increasingly important role in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and materials science. This branch of chemistry provides conceptual tools, qualitative models, and quantitative data that enable theoretical chemists to contribute to the development of innovative and customized chemical systems.
Biomolecular Chemistry (BM)
The program offers multidisciplinary training in organic chemistry with a focus on life sciences. The curriculum centers on the synthesis, characterization, and study of the biological properties of essential biomolecules (nucleosides, oligonucleotides, saccharides, peptides, proteins, biopolymers, etc.) …
Materials Science Utilizing Large-Scale Facilities – MaMaSELF (MAT P3)
The development of new technologies and materials plays a key role in contributing to the technological and scientific competitiveness of highly industrialized countries around the world. This places new and additional demands on scientists and engineers in these fields. This two-year Master’s program in Materials Science is part of international partnerships characterized by strong collaboration between partner universities, industry, and research centers. This program awards 120 ECTS credits. It focuses on R&D of functional materials in the fields of energy storage and conversion, catalysis, thin films, and more. It offers Master’s students excellent opportunities for academic or industrial scientific careers in an international environment, with all courses taught in English. It strongly encourages industrial partnerships to provide access to cutting-edge materials characterization supported by major instruments such as neutron and synchrotron radiation facilities.
The development of new technologies and new materials plays a key role in contributing to the technological and scientific competitiveness of highly industrialized countries worldwide. This places new and additional demands on scientists and engineering professionals in the field of scientific and industrial competitiveness. This two-year Master’s program in Materials Science is offered through an international partnership and includes a curriculum worth 120 ECTS credits. It focuses on the research and development of functional materials in the fields of energy storage and conversion, catalysis, electro- and photocatalysis, thin films, and more, carried out through close collaboration between partner universities, industry, and research centers. It offers excellent scientific and industrial career opportunities for Master’s students in an international environment, with all lectures taught in English. It strongly supports industrial partners in gaining access to state-of-the-art materials characterization at large-scale facilities utilizing neutron and synchrotron radiation.
Flavors and Fragrances (ICAP P2)
TheICAPMaster'sin Flavors and Fragrancesis a two-year professional program, divided into four semesters, offered in partnership with industry to train chemists for the flavors and fragrances sector, which offers strong employment prospects.
The program is open to students starting in their first year of master’s studies (M1) through work-study programs (apprenticeships or professional training contracts). Students who wish to do so may pursue a dual degree in “Management of Technologies and Sciences (MTS),” which is part of the “Information Systems Management (MSI)” track at the IAE “Montpellier Institute of Business Administration” at the University of Montpellier. Applications for the dual degree program with the IAE are subject to a selection process.
Separative Chemistry, Materials, and Processes (MAT P2)
This program provides training that introduces students to the concepts and tools used in solution chemistry, extraction and separation chemistry, process engineering, and materials and process science, within the context of research and development activities, particularly those related to the nuclear fuel cycle and the recycling of strategic metals.
IDIL - Chemistry for healthcare, protection, and nutrition applications
The "Inter Disciplinary - In Lab'" project is the University of Montpellier's graduate program. Funded by the "Programme d'Investissement d'Avenir 3" (PIA3), it responds to the call for proposals titled "Structuring Education through Research in Initiatives of Excellence" (SFRI).
The “Master’s in Chemistry for Healthcare, Protection, and Nutrition Applications” program focuses on the essentials that ensure the very existence of humanity and looks far beyond that by addressing the crucial aspects of a healthy, sustainable life in harmony with the environment. Chemistry lies at the heart of the vital concepts involved in sustaining, protecting, and nourishing human beings. This program offers you the opportunity to address these challenges through a multidisciplinary education centered on chemistry, enriched by biology and pharmaceutical sciences on the one hand, and chemical engineering and materials science on the other.
Examples of course units:
- Prodrugs and bioprecursors
- Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Targeting
- Chemobiology
Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development (MESD)
The Master’s program in Membrane Engineering for Sustainable Development (MESD) offers an advanced training program in membrane science and engineering at the intersection of materials science and chemical engineering, with a focus on specific application areas: Energy, Food, Bio and Health, and Water.
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
- Review of the thermodynamics of single-component systems.
- Fundamentals of thermodynamics for multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, the Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.
- Overview of thermal analysis techniques used to construct binary and ternary phase diagrams: ATG, ATD, and DSC
- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams based on thermodynamic variables. Gibbs free energy, pressure, and temperature diagrams as functions of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, and solid-liquid mixtures.
- Phase transitions: first- and second-order transitions, critical points. Examples.
- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, and the most widespread industrial applications.
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectics, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal sections, and study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
CHOICE 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Supplementary Material on Solution Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course on solution chemistry is to introduce the various concepts necessary for studying the complex liquid mixtures used in separative chemistry. The approach taken is primarily thermodynamic. In particular, the course explains the role of concentration effects, beyond the ideal laws that apply only to dilute solutions.
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8 H
Crystallography I
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This lecture, delivered entirely in English, provides a basic introduction to crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry; the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been determined using this method. It is therefore important for all students to understand its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course explains the principles of X-ray diffraction, along with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. In addition to the principles of interaction between X-rays and matter, it covers how to obtain quantitative intensities for single-crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes an understanding of lattice planes and the concept of the reciprocal lattice, along with the construction of the Ewald sphere. Furthermore, it provides a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relationship between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities, as well as the concept of the reciprocal lattice.
Electron diffraction is a technique that complements X-ray diffraction and provides information on the symmetry and geometry of the materials under study. In this course, we will therefore explore the methods for obtaining electron diffraction patterns and interpreting them. We will be able to determine the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions, and the possible space groups.
This lecture also serves as an introduction to the lecture "Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II"
CM: 14
TD: 6
Analysis of Biomolecules by Mass Spectrometry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the qualitative analysis of organic molecules and biomolecules.
1) Description of the fundamental principles (Ion Science and Technology):
- Ionization Techniques
- Analytical Techniques
- Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
- LC/MS and LC/MS/MS couplings
2) Application in the analysis of biomolecules and the monitoring of organic chemical reactions.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Polymers
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, and we build extremely complex structures out of them. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block for shaping the world of tomorrow. In this course, we will cover several topics, including the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification using polymers, some characterization tools suited for polymers, and, finally, a section on the latest advances involving polymers.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7:00 a.m.
Advanced Inorganic Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The HAC720C module covers “advanced inorganic materials” in five main sections. Thefirst section is devoted to general principles of inorganic materials and addresses structure-property relationships; particular attention is given to chemical bonding, the real crystal, and polycrystalline solids; the various classes of inorganic materials are described. Thesecond part focuses on ceramic materials (definitions and properties) and their synthesis (raw materials, including clays; shaping; drying and debinding; sintering); a distinction is made between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics (synthesis routes for oxide and non-oxide ceramics). Part3 covers glasses (classification and synthesis methods) and glass-ceramics (devitrification and soft chemistry); their properties and applications are also discussed. Part4 is dedicated to metals: properties of metals and metal alloys; metal nanoparticles; and catalytic materials. Part5 is devoted to inorganic materials developed for energy applications; ceramics (oxide and non-oxide; nanostructured) and metal hydrides are described (properties and synthesis) through several examples and in the context of their applications (batteries, hydrogen storage, and carbon dioxide capture).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7:00 a.m.
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit provides students with foundational knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks within the Master’s in Chemistry program (Materials Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetic Engineering, and Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where instruction is conducted in English. An introductory presentation covering basic notions and concepts will help students discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Next, an interdisciplinary practical course based on the flipped classroom model will be offered to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and group analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7
TD: 13
Liquid NMR Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
NMR:
Liquid-phase NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is an essential spectroscopic analytical method for chemists, enabling, in particular, the determination of the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, as well as the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course unit is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural insights provided by this method. The goal is to be able to interpret the spectral data obtained from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or the structures of polymers, or to monitor reactions.
X-ray diffraction:
X-ray diffraction is a powerful, non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystalline structure of materials; it is also capable of providing crystallographic and structural information, such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystalline materials, such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and processing, as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism, etc.), intra- and intermolecular bonds, etc.). The objective of this course unit is to provide an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the goal of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as interpreting diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Organometallic Chemistry and Heterelement Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The first part of the course presents the fundamentals of transition-metal organometallic chemistry. It begins with a description of the metal-carbon bond to facilitate an understanding of its stability and chemical reactivity. Next, we will demonstrate the power of this synthetic tool for forming C–H, C–C, and other bonds. Examples of their applications in various fields will help students grasp these reactions and their areas of application: fine chemistry, industrially important catalytic transformations, the synthesis of natural products, and the preparation of materials.
The second part of this course is devoted to the chemistry of heteroelements, with a focus on silicon, tin, and boron. This part aims to present the various methods for preparing boron-, tin-, and silicon-based reagents, as well as the main transformations carried out with these compounds, including their applications in organic synthesis and materials synthesis.
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Methodology for Characterizing Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The syllabus for this course unit focuses on describing the principles and applications of the main methods used for the structural characterization of solids, thin films, surfaces, and interfaces, as well as several examples of their applications in materials chemistry. It covers the following techniques.
- Introduction to Solid-State NMR (NMR Signals, Interactions in Solid-State NMR, Magic-Angle Rotation, NMR Sequences, Cross-Polarization, Instrumentation, etc.)
- Electron microscopy: principles and applications of scanning and transmission electron microscopy and related techniques (EDS microanalysis).
- Spectroscopic methods: Raman spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy (XAS, XRF, etc.), Mössbauer spectrometry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
2- to 4-month M1 internship with a defense and report in English
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The internship in the 8th semester of the Master’s 1 program in Biomolecular Chemistry is designed to familiarize students with careers in life sciences research. Students will have the opportunity to complete this introductory research internship in academic or private laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the academic staff (internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum and the environment/resources must be appropriate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, …), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, and agri-food industries, biotechnology laboratories, …).
Fieldwork: 2- to 4-month internship
OPTION 2
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fundamentals of Process Engineering
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The goal of this course is to enable students with a background in chemistry to understand the fundamentals of process engineering.
The course consists of two main parts, both of which are illustrated by the same process.
In the first part of the course, a drying process will be used to introduce the most common heat and mass transfer phenomena encountered in process engineering, from which the dimensionless numbers can be derived. In the second part, the thermodynamic properties of air/water vapor mixtures will be used to derive basic sizing rules for the same drying process.
This course will be taught entirely in English.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Bio-based Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Bio-based solvents
- Fuels derived from biomass
- Antioxidants derived from lignin
- Metal catalysts derived from plants
- Surfactants derived from renewable resources
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general approach to liquid-liquid extraction will be developed through the concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics, with the aim of understanding the mechanisms responsible for extraction as well as the processes occurring at the liquid-liquid interface. The fundamental aspects of other types of extraction (liquid-solid, supercritical fluid extraction, and distillation) will also be covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Medicinal Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The course on medicinal chemistry aims to introduce students to the key steps in the process of developing molecules with biological activity. In particular, the course will cover the interactions involved, the concept of the pharmacophore, bioisostery, and other related topics, as well as structure-activity relationship studies, enabling students to consider appropriate strategies and structural modifications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Thermal and Mechanical Properties of Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
The mechanical and thermal properties of materials are central to many applications in the field of energy materials. Following an introduction to these various fields of application, this course unit aims to define the different concepts necessary for understanding both the mechanical and thermal properties of materials, focusing exclusively on “bulk” materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11: 00 a.m.
TD: 9: 00 a.m.
Introduction to Modeling
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
An overview of the most commonly used computational and modeling methods in the field of solid-state chemistry, categorized by the spatial and temporal scales that can be studied using these methods:
(1) Quantum calculations (Hartree-Fock, post-Hartree-Fock methods, DFT),
(2) Force-field-based modeling (atomistic and coarse-grained),
(3) Hybrid QMMM and AACG modeling.
Overview of various computational techniques: static and optimization calculations, molecular dynamics, and Monte Carlo simulations.
The EU will include lectures and lab sessions. Two modeling lab assignments will be offered: modeling techniques in classical mechanics and quantum calculations.
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Nanomaterials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
CM: 11
TD: 9
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Electronic and Optical Properties
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The electronic and optical properties of solids are central to numerous applications in the fields of energy (photovoltaic panels, passive coolants, etc.), light generation (white LEDs, lasers, etc.), and electronics (components, microprocessors, etc.). Following an introduction to these various fields of application, this course unit aims to define the key concepts necessary for mastering both the electronic and optical properties of materials—properties that are essential for understanding the most advanced technologies.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11: 00 a.m.
TD: 9: 00 a.m.
Hybrid and Structured Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
"Hybrid" materials constitute a new class of materials that combine organic ligands linking inorganic units; they are being studied more and more, both from a fundamental and an applied perspective.
In this course unit, two main categories of hybrid materials will be covered:
- Coordination Networks and Metal-Organic Frameworks
- Organosilicon/carbon materials
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Distributed Systems
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module will cover the theoretical knowledge necessary for understanding, formulating, and implementing dispersed systems. The physicochemical principles governing the preparation and stability of solid-liquid and liquid-liquid dispersions will be discussed in detail, in accordance with specifications and expected performance characteristics. The various concepts covered include powder dispersibility, modification of the solid-liquid interface to control zeta potential and colloidal interactions (extended DLVO), and the rheology of dispersed systems in relation to the state of dispersion. Liquid-liquid dispersion: emulsification, Winsor’s R-ratio, formulation using the HLD method, and formulation maps.
Introduction to Synthesis Techniques in Dispersed Media: Emulsion Synthesis of Nanoparticles, Latex, Microcapsules, etc.
CM: 11
TD: 9
Biopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
Replacing petroleum-based materials is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic perspective. This module provides students with the skills needed in the fields of agropolymers, bio-based polymers, degradable materials, and biocomposites. New, more environmentally friendly synthesis methods will be presented to enable the preparation of synthetic degradable polymers.
The degradation, biodegradation, and recyclability of polymers will also be discussed
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11CM
TD: 9 TDs
Impact of Processing Characteristics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Material development involves numerous coupled phenomena, some of which are related to the nature of the materials and their intrinsic properties, while others are linked to the processes employed during the transformation of matter and/or energy. Morphogenesis is therefore the result of interdependent, coupled mechanisms, whose relative kinetics will lead to one structure or another. Mastering and controlling these coupled mechanisms requires a thorough understanding of the transformation dynamics of the materials themselves, as well as a precise description of the transfer and transport phenomena involved in the process. Integration into the reactive environment will be addressed at the end of the course unit.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Durability and Aging of Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
One of the major challenges associated with the use of various materials in our daily lives is their durability—and, consequently, their degradation. In this course, we will address issues related to material durability (resources, reserves, material criticality, etc.) as well as methodologies for studying durability (types of surface/volume aging, temporal extrapolation, multiscale analysis, combination of effects, experimental representation, and industrial validation). This will then enable us to model the kinetics of aging using various models.
The various types of degradation affecting polymers will then be analyzed.
Finally, the aging of various types of materials will be illustrated through a number of real-world case studies (concrete, ceramics, metals, and elastomers).
Hours per week*: 11 hours CM:
9:00 a.m. Tutorial
Advanced Materials for Housing and Infrastructure
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The materials used in housing and road construction have a variety of characteristics and properties (durability, mechanical strength, thermal and acoustic insulation) that allow them to be adapted to the specifications, installation conditions, or cost requirements set forth in specific technical specifications. This course unit provides a basic understanding of the different types of materials used in housing (concrete, plaster, paints, adhesives, etc.) and road construction (asphalt) in terms of preparation, formulation, and application. For each of the materials presented, innovative approaches that reduce their environmental footprint while maintaining their performance will also be described.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Thermoelectric Conversion and Thermochemical Storage
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers the principles governing thermal energy conversion technologies. Following an overview of the technological challenges and prospects associated with thermoelectric conversion and thermochemical storage, the course focuses in particular on the design and development of functional materials for the direct conversion of thermal energy into electricity and for thermal energy storage via sorption.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m .
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Development of Materials for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is dedicated to introducing materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare issues in which materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.
The prerequisites for the development of materials for healthcare and their behavior and interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic materials and nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, various implant materials, etc.), organic materials (polymers, liposomes, etc.), and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.
The EU program includes instruction delivered through lectures and seminars.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
CHOICE 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
CHOICE 3
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The Fuel Cycle: From Mine to Waste Management
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
This course covers the various aspects of the current fuel cycle and future nuclear cycles. The course will cover, in sequence, concepts related to the front end of the cycle (mineral resources, uranium extraction and purification, isotopic enrichment), the passage of fuel through nuclear reactors, and the back end of the cycle (reprocessing of spent fuel, recycling of recoverable materials and fuel remanufacturing, and management of final nuclear waste). This will be followed by a discussion of several aspects related to future nuclear fuel cycles, including the use of unconventional resources, advanced separation concepts, and the development of fourth-generation reactors.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Metallic Materials (UE ENSCM)
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Metallurgy encompasses all the industries and techniques involved in the processing of metals.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Molecular Materials (ENSCM Course Unit)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
OPTION 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Applications of Membrane Technologies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. With regard to liquid media, the focus will be on baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, as well as those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature gradients (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all technologies, the issue of selecting suitable membrane materials will be addressed, and representative examples of appropriate applications (related to current environmental and energy challenges) will be provided.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course will focus primarily on the energy context and methods of energy conversion and storage, the historical development of electrochemical energy conversion and storage technologies and their modern applications, as well as electrochemical mechanisms. Finally, connections will be drawn between modern energy conversion and storage technologies and current societal challenges.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
English Refresher Course
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Materials for Energy Conversion and Storage
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Thematic Study
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course consists of an in-depth study of a selected problem or topic related to materials chemistry for the program’s three targeted specializations: sustainable development, health, and membrane engineering. This may take the form of a research, development, or analysis project conducted in a laboratory or at a company. Students will work in small project groups. They will choose their topic and define the goal, objectives, and methods under the guidance of a mentor. The ultimate goal is to develop a product or methodology using the synthesis and analysis skills they have already acquired in preparation for the internships that will take place in S8.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
TD: 6:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 4:00 p.m.
Design of Membrane Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Membrane materials are typically divided into two categories: polymer membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these categories will be covered in this course unit. The first part will focus on the design of polymer membranes. In this section, we will primarily discuss phase inversion preparation techniques (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS), with an overview of research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporins, etc.). In addition, we will describe additives (particularly pore-forming agents and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in phase inversion approaches, and we will present the various methods for chemically modifying membranes after synthesis. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this section, we will present, on the one hand, wet processes—namely the main methods for depositing liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, spraying, tape-casting, screen printing) and deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and, second, dry processes (PVD techniques [evaporation and sputtering], CVD techniques [thermal, PECVD, and ALD], MBE, and surface treatment). Finally, to illustrate these two families of membranes, we will discuss case studies on membrane applications, particularly in the field of packaging.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Life Cycle Assessment – Eco-design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
It is essential today to design products that are environmentally friendly throughout their entire life cycle. It is widely recognized that as a product moves through the various stages of manufacturing, technical options narrow and the opportunities to reduce environmental impacts diminish accordingly. Therefore, environmental considerations must be integrated right from the start—that is, at the product design stage.
The method is based on a product's life cycle analysis. It takes into account factors such as:
- The selection of materials and raw materials
- The technologies used during the manufacture, use, and maintenance of the product, as well as during its disposal as waste.
- The product's lifespan and the ability to recover materials at the end of its life (recycling, etc.).
- Analysis of user behavior.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Heterogeneous Catalysis and Environmental Protection
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This is a lecture course intended primarily for students majoring in materials science and sustainable development. It presents the role played by heterogeneous catalysis in the development of clean chemistry and in the treatment of gaseous and liquid effluents. The basic concepts of heterogeneous catalysis, as well as the main families of catalytic materials, will be discussed.
Solid-State Electrochemistry for Energy and the Environment
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- Transport mechanisms in solids,
- Complex Impedance Spectroscopy
- Solid-electrolyte electrochemical systems,
- Applications in Solid-State Electrochemistry: Energy and the Environment (Batteries, Rechargeable Batteries, Sensors, Electrochromic Devices, etc.)
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
28 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This end-of-program internship for Master 2 students is designed to provide students with a pre-professional experience in an academic research laboratory or an industrial research and development laboratory, either in France or abroad.
The student will seek out a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (ICGM, IEM, IBMM, etc.), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector working in the field of materials. The research project on which the student will work will have been previously approved by the academic team to ensure that the internship topic is relevant to the master’s program curriculum, the skills and expertise acquired during previous semesters, and the courses taken—particularly in Semester 9—depending on the chosen specialization. Furthermore, the academic team will ensure that the internship takes place in an appropriate environment and with adequate resources.
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months during the 10th semester.
Biopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
Replacing petroleum-based materials is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic perspective. This module provides students with the skills needed in the fields of agropolymers, bio-based polymers, degradable materials, and biocomposites. New, more environmentally friendly synthesis methods will be presented to enable the preparation of synthetic degradable polymers.
The degradation, biodegradation, and recyclability of polymers will also be discussed
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11CM
TD: 9 TDs
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the major families of polymers used in the biomedical field.
1) Unique Characteristics of Polymers for Biomedical Applications and Major Families of Polymers Used
2) Description of Application Families
3) Discussion of the concept of synthesis and the relationship between structure, properties, and specifications
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Development of Materials for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is dedicated to introducing materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare issues in which materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.
The prerequisites for the development of materials for healthcare and their behavior and interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic materials and nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, various implant materials, etc.), organic materials (polymers, liposomes, etc.), and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.
The EU program includes instruction delivered through lectures and seminars.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
OPTION 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Structure-Based Drug Design
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Targeted Delivery
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
This course covers the various molecular and supramolecular tools used for the vectorization and delivery of active ingredients based on the type of cells or intracellular organelles being targeted. Ligand-receptor interactions will be discussed, as will methods for preparing and activating conjugates. Examples of drugs will be presented.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Health Care Systems and Issues
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Innovation and Clinical Needs
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
This course unit is dedicated to teaching concepts related to medical devices and biomaterials. The course unit includes traditional instruction delivered through lectures and tutorials, as well as interactive sessions in the Learning Lab focused on issues related to innovation in medical devices.
CM: 3 HCM
TD: 5HTD
12:00 p.m. CM-TD Learning Lab
Innovation and Clinical Needs in Oral Health
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Innovation and Clinical Needs: Written
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Thematic Study
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course consists of an in-depth study of a selected problem or topic related to materials chemistry for the program’s three targeted specializations: sustainable development, health, and membrane engineering. This may take the form of a research, development, or analysis project conducted in a laboratory or at a company. Students will work in small project groups. They will choose their topic and define the goal, objectives, and methods under the guidance of a mentor. The ultimate goal is to develop a product or methodology using the synthesis and analysis skills they have already acquired in preparation for the internships that will take place in S8.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
TD: 6:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 4:00 p.m.
Design of Membrane Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Membrane materials are typically divided into two categories: polymer membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these categories will be covered in this course unit. The first part will focus on the design of polymer membranes. In this section, we will primarily discuss phase inversion preparation techniques (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS), with an overview of research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporins, etc.). In addition, we will describe additives (particularly pore-forming agents and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in phase inversion approaches, and we will present the various methods for chemically modifying membranes after synthesis. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this section, we will present, on the one hand, wet processes—namely the main methods for depositing liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, spraying, tape-casting, screen printing) and deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and, second, dry processes (PVD techniques [evaporation and sputtering], CVD techniques [thermal, PECVD, and ALD], MBE, and surface treatment). Finally, to illustrate these two families of membranes, we will discuss case studies on membrane applications, particularly in the field of packaging.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
CHOICE 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Applications of Membrane Technologies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. With regard to liquid media, the focus will be on baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, as well as those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature gradients (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all technologies, the issue of selecting suitable membrane materials will be addressed, and representative examples of appropriate applications (related to current environmental and energy challenges) will be provided.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
English Refresher Course
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
28 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This end-of-program internship for Master 2 students is designed to provide students with a pre-professional experience in an academic research laboratory or an industrial research and development laboratory, either in France or abroad.
The student will seek out a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (ICGM, IEM, IBMM, etc.), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector working in the field of materials. The research project on which the student will work will have been previously approved by the academic team to ensure that the internship topic is relevant to the master’s program curriculum, the skills and expertise acquired during previous semesters, and the courses taken—particularly in Semester 9—depending on the chosen specialization. Furthermore, the academic team will ensure that the internship takes place in an appropriate environment and with adequate resources.
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months during the 10th semester.
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, focusing on their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the fields of flavors and fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetic Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master’s in Chemistry with a specialization in Cosmetic, Flavor, and Fragrance Engineering (ICAP). The course unit consists of lectures and tutorials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Microbiology
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Some fundamental concepts in microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The modes of nutrition and reproduction of bacteria in relation to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.
We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and gut microbiota.
The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.
Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents used to control microbial growth will be examined.
On a practical level, the focus will be on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety protocols. Standard techniques for microbiological testing and assessing the effectiveness of preservatives will be applied to cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Cosmetic Raw Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module covers all the knowledge about raw materials needed to work in the cosmetics industry.
These are:
- to describe the different chemical classes of raw materials, to understand structure-activity relationships, and to understand sensory characteristics.
- A Review of Documents Related to the Marketing of Cosmetic Raw Materials
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 18
TD: 6
TP: 16
The course is based on case studies of ingredients in aqueous and oil phases, and topics such as polymers and polymerization processes will be covered.
The practical portion of the module will cover the use of major categories of raw materials:
Use of gelling agents: application, study of their properties, sensory evaluation
Use of Surfactants: Formulation of a Foaming Product, Including Ingredient Research, Formula Design, and Sensory Evaluation
Physics of Color
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit covers:
- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which make it possible to define an unambiguous measure of color based on psychophysical experiments.
- the principles and practical use of color measurement instruments (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).
- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of fragrances and cosmetics.
The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and hands-on activities during the lab sessions.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Cosmetic Formulation Engineering
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A Study of the Entire Development Process of a Cosmetic Product
- Definition of a Cosmetic Product
- Launch of development; interactions between the development department and the marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory departments: needs, expectations, operations, and procedures
- Review of all possible tests: sensory analysis, physicochemical stability, safety and health, and efficacy.
- Study of Industrial Implementation
- Study of interactions with packaging and related tests
- Description of the Product Information File or Cosmetic Regulatory Dossier
Study of Emulsions: Definitions, Characteristics, and Formulation
Study of Instability Phenomena in Emulsions and Stabilizing Solutions
Practical Section:
Formulation of water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and gel-cream emulsions
Study of ingredients, chemical properties, physical behavior, and formulation
Study of Formulation Materials
Implementation of sensory, physicochemical, and stability tests.
Development of a multi-step formula with specified constraints.
Critical analysis of the results obtained.
As part of their introduction to chemical engineering as applied to the cosmetics industry, students will work on a case study describing the laboratory-scale production of a cosmetic product and then determine how to scale up its production.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit provides students with foundational knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks within the Master’s in Chemistry program (Materials Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetic Engineering, and Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where instruction is conducted in English. An introductory presentation covering basic notions and concepts will help students discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Next, an interdisciplinary practical course based on the flipped classroom model will be offered to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and group analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7
TD: 13
Regulatory Affairs
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understand and know how to apply the various regulations related to the cosmetics industry (Regulation 1223/2009, REACH, CLP, etc.)
An In-Depth Look at Key Provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation—Regulation 1223/2009
Learn How to Create a DIP
Focusing on the safety report using an example
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Separation Techniques
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach liquid-phase chromatography and gas-phase chromatography.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Cosmetics R&D
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry and will emphasize scientific expertise and innovation through courses and lectures. In addition, students will participate in case studies on the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products.
The practical component will focus specifically on the development of makeup products:
A Review of the Ingredients in Makeup Products
Natural or synthetic colorants. Understand the various formulations used in cosmetics and know how to select raw materials.
Know how to select pigments based on the desired target. Know how to disperse them and understand surface treatment.
Marketing Study on Specific Makeup Formulations
Theoretical courses on raw materials and formulations used in cosmetics, manufacturing processes, as well as market trends and possible tests (claims, physicochemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.)
In practice:
Hands-on courses on pigment premixes, foundations, and lipsticks, combined with sensory evaluations
Application in the formulation of various makeup products (foundation, lipstick, mascara, etc. ;) and quality control of finished products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 5
TP: 15
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
4- to 6-month industrial internship
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
18 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This 4- to 6-month internship will take place in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
The tasks assigned by the company to the student intern will be related to the objectives of the master’s program.
This internship can begin as early as February or March and will take place in France or abroad.
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Economic Intelligence and Creativity
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses on:
- Tools and sources of information (patents, databases, journals, trade shows, and scientific conferences, etc.) and communication: knowing how to identify relevant sources of information, how to analyze and use them, and how to communicate both internally and externally.
- What Is Economic Intelligence? How to Understand and Use It
- Marketing Fundamentals: an overview of what marketing entails, an introduction to tools that can help students in their future work, a detailed explanation of the marketing process for developing a cosmetic product, and the various career paths available to students.
The students will develop a project.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Departure: 10 a.m.
Experimental Design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A design of experimentsis the ordered sequence of trials in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each trial yields data, and all the data generated during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to determine whether or not the hypothesis is valid. This experimental approach allows us to gain new knowledge by validating a model in a cost-effective manner (using the fewest possible trials, for example).
Starting with a simple problem, this module develops the methodological and statistical tools needed to validate increasingly complex hypotheses in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the R statistical language.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
Practical work: 5 hours
Evaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
To provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General research question: to extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make sound decisions.
The lessons will address the needs of each program track through relevant examples and applications.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 10:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Cosmetic Technology
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers are used in a wide variety of cosmetic formulations to serve various functions, the main ones being rheology control, formulation stabilization, and as conditioning agents. It is therefore important to understand their behavior in these complex systems, particularly by studying polymer-surfactant interactions—since these two components are often present together in such systems—as well as interactions with solid surfaces (suspensions, applications on hair or skin) or liquid surfaces (emulsions).
The course covers: (1) the different types of polymers used—water-soluble, synthetic, natural, and semi-natural, as well as amphiphilic polymers—and the structure-property relationships; (2) the principles of thickening formulations or gelation using polymers; (3) interactions with surfactants, including an overview of the different types of surfactants and their physicochemical properties, particularly polymeric surfactants, (4) interactions with surfaces (skin, hair) as well as all types of solid surfaces, (5) the principles of stabilizing emulsions and suspensions using polymers.
The second part of this module is devoted to silicones and their use in cosmetics:
The Chemistry of Silicones, Silicones in Cosmetics: Categories, Uses, and Sensory Effects, with Application Examples.
Dermocosmetics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Basic knowledge of skin structure and physiology: skin structure; sensory receptors; mechanical and thermal sensitivity.
Skin penetration; skin hydration and moisturizing products; seborrhea, acne; dermocosmetic classifications: skin penetration; skin aging, infant skin; cellulite
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 16
TD: 4
Natural Active Ingredients and Additives
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses, on the one hand, on the study of the main classes of cosmetic additives and, on the other hand, on the study of natural, biotechnological, and synthetic active ingredients.
The first part of this course will focus on marine flora, particularly the general composition and specific characteristics of various types of algae. What is the role and effectiveness of marine flora in cosmetics?
The course will conclude with case studies and future perspectives.
A second section will focus on the plant world to help formulators and regulatory affairs professionals understand how plant-derived molecules are used to deliver their beneficial effects for key cosmetic indications. Essential oils: What are the production techniques, their chemical compositions, their cosmetic properties, their formulation, and their safety profile?
The third part of the module will focus on the different classes of additives used in cosmetics.
The focus will be on the chemical and organoleptic analysis of the main raw materials (synthetic or natural) used in the fragrance formulation of cosmetics and the regulatory requirements associated with their use (cosmetics directives regarding allergen concentrations).
The families of fragrance molecules used in cosmetics (molecules without organic functional groups or containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functional groups) will be studied:
- molecules with an aromatic ring
- phenolic molecules
- cyclic and acyclic aliphatic molecules
- acyclic and cyclic terpenic molecules
- the field of scents.
-Concepts of molecular stability and volatility.
The course will conclude with instruction on how to formulate fragrance compositions for cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 10
TP: 10
Eco-design in Cosmetics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
What is eco-design?
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Overview of the principles of green chemistry
Ecotoxicology and biodegradability
Manufacturing a cosmetic product using eco-design principles
Trends in eco-design
Eco-designed packaging: What is its impact?
Concept of Ecotoxicology: Environmental Impact/Biodegradability
Information on eco-design: What tools are available? / Impact assessment. Recyclability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials, formulations, ecotoxicology).
Students will be presented with a scenario.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 10
TP: 10
Color Formulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The EU’s objective is to understand and apply the principles of color formulation as practiced in the color industry. To this end, the fundamentals of spectrocolorimetry, light-matter interactions, and the simplest formulation models (Beer-Lambert and Kubelka-Munk) are studied and applied in laboratory exercises.
Hourly volumes:
CM: 12
TP: 8
Regulatory Affairs, Assessments, and Quality Management
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Overview of European legislation and its hierarchy: regulations, directives, decisions, resolutions, national laws, and the institutions and authorities responsible for the regulatory system.
Overview of Key Regulations Around the World and a General View of Progress
Institutions and Authorities Responsible for the Regulatory System
Regulatory Framework for Cosmetic Packaging
The Process of Ensuring Compliance for Cosmetic Packaging and Its Main Challenges
New Requirements for Cosmetic Packaging Under European and French Laws on the Circular Economy
The course will cover Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) designed to ensure the reproducibility and quality of cosmetic manufacturing.
It will help identify the measures to be taken regarding production, quality control, storage, and shipping processes, and ensure that cosmetic products comply with applicable regulations (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, ISO 22716, etc.).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 15
Lot: 10
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Sun Protection
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module covers all aspects of sun protection:
He will begin with a review of solar radiation and its effects on the skin, emphasizing natural melanocytic and non-melanocytic photoprotection. The skin’s reaction to the sun will provide an opportunity to discuss the benefits of sunlight but will focus primarily on the harmful side effects on the skin. What options does the cosmetics industry offer for protection? How can we assess the effectiveness of sunscreen products? What is the environmental impact of sunscreen filters?
- Study of the development of sunscreen formulations: raw materials, chemical and physical filters, formulation techniques, regulations, and the relationship between the sun and the skin.
- Use of software for calculating theoretical SPF values
- Gain knowledge in the formulation of sunscreen products
- Manufacturing Processes
- A Detailed Analysis of INCI Formulations
- Phase-inversion microemulsion formulation
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Corporate Strategies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers several topics:
- The courses will demonstrate that chemistry opens the door to a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry—not just product formulation.
- Be able to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and be able to apply scientific thinking when evaluating any information. The course will draw on concrete examples related to cosmetics (the difference between risk and hazard, analysis of various applications and consumer information, etc.).
- A real-world scenario allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the development of a marketing concept for cosmetics.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12
TD: 8
Cosmetic Engineering and Innovation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In-depth study of various cosmetic dosage forms: composition, description of the main ingredients, formulation, principles, and dosage forms
Research on ingredient classes, including emollients, esters, emulsifiers, sunscreens, and preservatives, and innovation in skincare and makeup products
Analysis of the INCI lists for formulations and INCI nomenclature
A Study of the Different Types of Cosmetics Companies
Study of Manufacturing Processes (Agitation Equipment, Complementary Manufacturing Processes, the Impact of Physicochemical Parameters on Manufacturing)
It will be applied in various fields.
For example: formulating moisturizing emulsions with electrolytes (stability-compromising ingredients), formulating makeup-removing milk and makeup-removing lotion and developing tests to measure makeup-removing efficacy, and formulating makeup products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Industrial Training for Non-Apprentices
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module involves placing students in a professional setting, working with a company that develops and manufactures cosmetics or a supplier of raw materials. The module will be organized in the form of industrial projects:
Students are divided into groups, similar to how a scientific team would be organized. They will therefore be required to apply their theoretical knowledge while working closely with the industry partner. The industry partner will be able to guide them or help them contact new suppliers, prepare a cosmetic product dossier, conduct market research, and so on, depending on the project assigned.
Activity reports will be submitted via the sharing platforms commonly used in the field. The groups will be expected to work independently, following specifications defined by the industry partner, in line with the degree program.
This could include, for example, the development of an innovative product in compliance with French and European regulations, among others, or reverse engineering.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TP: 30
Foresight
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
This module will help students understand the importance of innovation in a sector as dynamic as the cosmetics industry.
This industry is indeed shaped by regulatory requirements, innovations in packaging, innovations in formulation, and innovations in ingredients.
All of this is also driven by the expectations of increasingly demanding consumers.
It is therefore essential for these future graduates to understand the ins and outs of innovation in cosmetics and to know how to implement it while adhering to certain criteria.
Students will be assigned a project: They will present the project as a group and establish guidelines for its completion.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
5- to 6-month industrial internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
20 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This 5- to 6-month internship, or work-study program, will take place in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
The tasks assigned by the company to the student intern or work-study student will be related to the objectives of the master’s program.
This internship or work-study program will take place in France or abroad.
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, focusing on their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the fields of flavors and fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetic Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master’s in Chemistry with a specialization in Cosmetic, Flavor, and Fragrance Engineering (ICAP). The course unit consists of lectures and tutorials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Microbiology
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Some fundamental concepts in microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The modes of nutrition and reproduction of bacteria in relation to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.
We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and gut microbiota.
The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.
Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents used to control microbial growth will be examined.
On a practical level, the focus will be on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety protocols. Standard techniques for microbiological testing and assessing the effectiveness of preservatives will be applied to cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Cosmetic Raw Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module covers all the knowledge about raw materials needed to work in the cosmetics industry.
These are:
- to describe the different chemical classes of raw materials, to understand structure-activity relationships, and to understand sensory characteristics.
- A Review of Documents Related to the Marketing of Cosmetic Raw Materials
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 18
TD: 6
TP: 16
The course is based on case studies of ingredients in aqueous and oil phases, and topics such as polymers and polymerization processes will be covered.
The practical portion of the module will cover the use of major categories of raw materials:
Use of gelling agents: application, study of their properties, sensory evaluation
Use of Surfactants: Formulation of a Foaming Product, Including Ingredient Research, Formula Design, and Sensory Evaluation
Physics of Color
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit covers:
- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which make it possible to define an unambiguous measure of color based on psychophysical experiments.
- the principles and practical use of color measurement instruments (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).
- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of fragrances and cosmetics.
The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and hands-on activities during the lab sessions.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Cosmetic Formulation Engineering
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A Study of the Entire Development Process of a Cosmetic Product
- Definition of a Cosmetic Product
- Launch of development; interactions between the development department and the marketing, manufacturing, and regulatory departments: needs, expectations, operations, and procedures
- Review of all possible tests: sensory analysis, physicochemical stability, safety and health, and efficacy.
- Study of Industrial Implementation
- Study of interactions with packaging and related tests
- Description of the Product Information File or Cosmetic Regulatory Dossier
Study of Emulsions: Definitions, Characteristics, and Formulation
Study of Instability Phenomena in Emulsions and Stabilizing Solutions
Practical Section:
Formulation of water-in-oil, oil-in-water, and gel-cream emulsions
Study of ingredients, chemical properties, physical behavior, and formulation
Study of Formulation Materials
Implementation of sensory, physicochemical, and stability tests.
Development of a multi-step formula with specified constraints.
Critical analysis of the results obtained.
As part of their introduction to chemical engineering as applied to the cosmetics industry, students will work on a case study describing the laboratory-scale production of a cosmetic product and then determine how to scale up its production.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit provides students with foundational knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks within the Master’s in Chemistry program (Materials Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetic Engineering, and Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where instruction is conducted in English. An introductory presentation covering basic notions and concepts will help students discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Next, an interdisciplinary practical course based on the flipped classroom model will be offered to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and group analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7
TD: 13
Regulatory Affairs
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understand and know how to apply the various regulations related to the cosmetics industry (Regulation 1223/2009, REACH, CLP, etc.)
An In-Depth Look at Key Provisions of the European Cosmetics Regulation—Regulation 1223/2009
Learn How to Create a DIP
Focusing on the safety report using an example
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Separation Techniques
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach liquid-phase chromatography and gas-phase chromatography.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Professional Projects – Monitoring Apprentice Projects
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A professional practicum for M1 ICAP student apprentices, who will carry out a project addressing an industrial challenge. This project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member or industry mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also develop interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby preparing them for their future professional careers.
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Example of an industrial challenge: evaluation of the oxidative stability of fragrance ingredients in the presence of antioxidants
Example of an industrial challenge: Allergen analysis in fragrances: Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) of headspace (HS) followed by analysis via gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
Examples of industrial challenges: detection and identification of compounds responsible for off-flavors using gas chromatography coupled with olfactometry
Examples of industrial challenges: Understanding and knowing how to use the essential physicochemical analysis techniques employed in the inspection of a finished product
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Cosmetics R&D
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses on R&D in the cosmetics industry and will emphasize scientific expertise and innovation through courses and lectures. In addition, students will participate in case studies on the design and development of cosmetics and wellness products.
The practical component will focus specifically on the development of makeup products:
A Review of the Ingredients in Makeup Products
Natural or synthetic colorants. Understand the various formulations used in cosmetics and know how to select raw materials.
Know how to select pigments based on the desired target. Know how to disperse them and understand surface treatment.
Marketing Study on Specific Makeup Formulations
Theoretical courses on raw materials and formulations used in cosmetics, manufacturing processes, as well as market trends and possible tests (claims, physicochemical tests, efficacy tests, etc.)
In practice:
Hands-on courses on pigment premixes, foundations, and lipsticks, combined with sensory evaluations
Application in the formulation of various makeup products (foundation, lipstick, mascara, etc. ;) and quality control of finished products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 5
TP: 15
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Work-Study Internship
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
18 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit corresponds to the work-study assignment carried out in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
The tasks assigned by the company to the work-study student will be related to the objectives of the master’s program.
The duration of the work-study student’s placement at the company follows the work-study schedule provided to partner companies.
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Economic Intelligence and Creativity
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses on:
- Tools and sources of information (patents, databases, journals, trade shows, and scientific conferences, etc.) and communication: knowing how to identify relevant sources of information, how to analyze and use them, and how to communicate both internally and externally.
- What Is Economic Intelligence? How to Understand and Use It
- Marketing Fundamentals: an overview of what marketing entails, an introduction to tools that can help students in their future work, a detailed explanation of the marketing process for developing a cosmetic product, and the various career paths available to students.
The students will develop a project.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Departure: 10 a.m.
Experimental Design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A design of experimentsis the ordered sequence of trials in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each trial yields data, and all the data generated during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to determine whether or not the hypothesis is valid. This experimental approach allows us to gain new knowledge by validating a model in a cost-effective manner (using the fewest possible trials, for example).
Starting with a simple problem, this module develops the methodological and statistical tools needed to validate increasingly complex hypotheses in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the R statistical language.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
Practical work: 5 hours
Evaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
To provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General research question: to extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make sound decisions.
The lessons will address the needs of each program track through relevant examples and applications.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 10:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Cosmetic Technology
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers are used in a wide variety of cosmetic formulations to serve various functions, the main ones being rheology control, formulation stabilization, and as conditioning agents. It is therefore important to understand their behavior in these complex systems, particularly by studying polymer-surfactant interactions—since these two components are often present together in such systems—as well as interactions with solid surfaces (suspensions, applications on hair or skin) or liquid surfaces (emulsions).
The course covers: (1) the different types of polymers used—water-soluble, synthetic, natural, and semi-natural, as well as amphiphilic polymers—and the structure-property relationships; (2) the principles of thickening formulations or gelation using polymers; (3) interactions with surfactants, including an overview of the different types of surfactants and their physicochemical properties, particularly polymeric surfactants, (4) interactions with surfaces (skin, hair) as well as all types of solid surfaces, (5) the principles of stabilizing emulsions and suspensions using polymers.
The second part of this module is devoted to silicones and their use in cosmetics:
The Chemistry of Silicones, Silicones in Cosmetics: Categories, Uses, and Sensory Effects, with Application Examples.
Dermocosmetics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Basic knowledge of skin structure and physiology: skin structure; sensory receptors; mechanical and thermal sensitivity.
Skin penetration; skin hydration and moisturizing products; seborrhea, acne; dermocosmetic classifications: skin penetration; skin aging, infant skin; cellulite
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 16
TD: 4
Natural Active Ingredients and Additives
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module focuses, on the one hand, on the study of the main classes of cosmetic additives and, on the other hand, on the study of natural, biotechnological, and synthetic active ingredients.
The first part of this course will focus on marine flora, particularly the general composition and specific characteristics of various types of algae. What is the role and effectiveness of marine flora in cosmetics?
The course will conclude with case studies and future perspectives.
A second section will focus on the plant world to help formulators and regulatory affairs professionals understand how plant-derived molecules are used to deliver their beneficial effects for key cosmetic indications. Essential oils: What are the production techniques, their chemical compositions, their cosmetic properties, their formulation, and their safety profile?
The third part of the module will focus on the different classes of additives used in cosmetics.
The focus will be on the chemical and organoleptic analysis of the main raw materials (synthetic or natural) used in the fragrance formulation of cosmetics and the regulatory requirements associated with their use (cosmetics directives regarding allergen concentrations).
The families of fragrance molecules used in cosmetics (molecules without organic functional groups or containing alcohol, aldehyde, ketone, or ester functional groups) will be studied:
- molecules with an aromatic ring
- phenolic molecules
- cyclic and acyclic aliphatic molecules
- acyclic and cyclic terpenic molecules
- the field of scents.
-Concepts of molecular stability and volatility.
The course will conclude with instruction on how to formulate fragrance compositions for cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 10
TP: 10
Eco-design in Cosmetics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
What is eco-design?
Product Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Who certifies?
Eco-design & raw materials
Biodiversity and the Nagoya Protocol.
Overview of the principles of green chemistry
Ecotoxicology and biodegradability
Manufacturing a cosmetic product using eco-design principles
Trends in eco-design
Eco-designed packaging: What is its impact?
Concept of Ecotoxicology: Environmental Impact/Biodegradability
Information on eco-design: What tools are available? / Impact assessment. Recyclability of packaging: measurement and analysis (raw materials, formulations, ecotoxicology).
Students will be presented with a scenario.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 10
TP: 10
Color Formulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The EU’s objective is to understand and apply the principles of color formulation as practiced in the color industry. To this end, the fundamentals of spectrocolorimetry, light-matter interactions, and the simplest formulation models (Beer-Lambert and Kubelka-Munk) are studied and applied in laboratory exercises.
Hourly volumes:
CM: 12
TP: 8
Regulatory Affairs, Assessments, and Quality Management
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Overview of European legislation and its hierarchy: regulations, directives, decisions, resolutions, national laws, and the institutions and authorities responsible for the regulatory system.
Overview of Key Regulations Around the World and a General View of Progress
Institutions and Authorities Responsible for the Regulatory System
Regulatory Framework for Cosmetic Packaging
The Process of Ensuring Compliance for Cosmetic Packaging and Its Main Challenges
New Requirements for Cosmetic Packaging Under European and French Laws on the Circular Economy
The course will cover Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) designed to ensure the reproducibility and quality of cosmetic manufacturing.
It will help identify the measures to be taken regarding production, quality control, storage, and shipping processes, and ensure that cosmetic products comply with applicable regulations (Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009, ISO 22716, etc.).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 15
Lot: 10
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Sun Protection
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module covers all aspects of sun protection:
He will begin with a review of solar radiation and its effects on the skin, emphasizing natural melanocytic and non-melanocytic photoprotection. The skin’s reaction to the sun will provide an opportunity to discuss the benefits of sunlight but will focus primarily on the harmful side effects on the skin. What options does the cosmetics industry offer for protection? How can we assess the effectiveness of sunscreen products? What is the environmental impact of sunscreen filters?
- Study of the development of sunscreen formulations: raw materials, chemical and physical filters, formulation techniques, regulations, and the relationship between the sun and the skin.
- Use of software for calculating theoretical SPF values
- Gain knowledge in the formulation of sunscreen products
- Manufacturing Processes
- A Detailed Analysis of INCI Formulations
- Phase-inversion microemulsion formulation
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Corporate Strategies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers several topics:
- The courses will demonstrate that chemistry opens the door to a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry—not just product formulation.
- Be able to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and be able to apply scientific thinking when evaluating any information. The course will draw on concrete examples related to cosmetics (the difference between risk and hazard, analysis of various applications and consumer information, etc.).
- A real-world scenario allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the development of a marketing concept for cosmetics.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12
TD: 8
Cosmetic Engineering and Innovation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In-depth study of various cosmetic dosage forms: composition, description of the main ingredients, formulation, principles, and dosage forms
Research on ingredient classes, including emollients, esters, emulsifiers, sunscreens, and preservatives, and innovation in skincare and makeup products
Analysis of the INCI lists for formulations and INCI nomenclature
A Study of the Different Types of Cosmetics Companies
Study of Manufacturing Processes (Agitation Equipment, Complementary Manufacturing Processes, the Impact of Physicochemical Parameters on Manufacturing)
It will be applied in various fields.
For example: formulating moisturizing emulsions with electrolytes (stability-compromising ingredients), formulating makeup-removing milk and makeup-removing lotion and developing tests to measure makeup-removing efficacy, and formulating makeup products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TP: 25
Foresight
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
This module will help students understand the importance of innovation in a sector as dynamic as the cosmetics industry.
This industry is indeed shaped by regulatory requirements, innovations in packaging, innovations in formulation, and innovations in ingredients.
All of this is also driven by the expectations of increasingly demanding consumers.
It is therefore essential for these future graduates to understand the ins and outs of innovation in cosmetics and to know how to implement it while adhering to certain criteria.
Students will be assigned a project: They will present the project as a group and establish guidelines for its completion.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
5- to 6-month industrial internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
20 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This 5- to 6-month internship, or work-study program, will take place in an R&D laboratory in the cosmetics and wellness industries.
The tasks assigned by the company to the student intern or work-study student will be related to the objectives of the master’s program.
This internship or work-study program will take place in France or abroad.
Industrial Projects for Apprentices
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Statistical Mechanics (University of Toulouse 3)
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The objectives of the course are to explain the macroscopic behavior of systems through their microscopic description and to present the universal characteristics in the study of thermodynamic systems.
- Thermodynamics Review
- A More General Approach to Statistical Thermodynamics
III. General Considerations on Systems of Identical Particles Without Interaction
- Applications of Boltzmann Statistics
- An example of how another statistic is used: blackbody radiation.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 30
TD: 10
Quantum Mechanics I
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Liquid NMR Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
NMR:
Liquid-phase NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is an essential spectroscopic analytical method for chemists, enabling, in particular, the determination of the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, as well as the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course unit is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural insights provided by this method. The goal is to be able to interpret the spectral data obtained from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or the structures of polymers, or to monitor reactions.
X-ray diffraction:
X-ray diffraction is a powerful, non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystalline structure of materials; it is also capable of providing crystallographic and structural information, such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystalline materials, such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and processing, as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism, etc.), intra- and intermolecular bonds, etc.). The objective of this course unit is to provide an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the goal of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as interpreting diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
CHOICE 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Advanced Inorganic Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The HAC720C module covers “advanced inorganic materials” in five main sections. Thefirst section is devoted to general principles of inorganic materials and addresses structure-property relationships; particular attention is given to chemical bonding, the real crystal, and polycrystalline solids; the various classes of inorganic materials are described. Thesecond part focuses on ceramic materials (definitions and properties) and their synthesis (raw materials, including clays; shaping; drying and debinding; sintering); a distinction is made between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics (synthesis routes for oxide and non-oxide ceramics). Part3 covers glasses (classification and synthesis methods) and glass-ceramics (devitrification and soft chemistry); their properties and applications are also discussed. Part4 is dedicated to metals: properties of metals and metal alloys; metal nanoparticles; and catalytic materials. Part5 is devoted to inorganic materials developed for energy applications; ceramics (oxide and non-oxide; nanostructured) and metal hydrides are described (properties and synthesis) through several examples and in the context of their applications (batteries, hydrogen storage, and carbon dioxide capture).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7:00 a.m.
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
- Review of the thermodynamics of single-component systems.
- Fundamentals of thermodynamics for multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, the Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.
- Overview of thermal analysis techniques used to construct binary and ternary phase diagrams: ATG, ATD, and DSC
- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams based on thermodynamic variables. Gibbs free energy, pressure, and temperature diagrams as functions of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, and solid-liquid mixtures.
- Phase transitions: first- and second-order transitions, critical points. Examples.
- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, and the most widespread industrial applications.
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectics, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal sections, and study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Organometallic Chemistry and Heterelement Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The first part of the course presents the fundamentals of transition-metal organometallic chemistry. It begins with a description of the metal-carbon bond to facilitate an understanding of its stability and chemical reactivity. Next, we will demonstrate the power of this synthetic tool for forming C–H, C–C, and other bonds. Examples of their applications in various fields will help students grasp these reactions and their areas of application: fine chemistry, industrially important catalytic transformations, the synthesis of natural products, and the preparation of materials.
The second part of this course is devoted to the chemistry of heteroelements, with a focus on silicon, tin, and boron. This part aims to present the various methods for preparing boron-, tin-, and silicon-based reagents, as well as the main transformations carried out with these compounds, including their applications in organic synthesis and materials synthesis.
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Methodology for Characterizing Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The syllabus for this course unit focuses on describing the principles and applications of the main methods used for the structural characterization of solids, thin films, surfaces, and interfaces, as well as several examples of their applications in materials chemistry. It covers the following techniques.
- Introduction to Solid-State NMR (NMR Signals, Interactions in Solid-State NMR, Magic-Angle Rotation, NMR Sequences, Cross-Polarization, Instrumentation, etc.)
- Electron microscopy: principles and applications of scanning and transmission electron microscopy and related techniques (EDS microanalysis).
- Spectroscopic methods: Raman spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy (XAS, XRF, etc.), Mössbauer spectrometry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
OPTION 2
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Crystallography I
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This lecture, delivered entirely in English, provides a basic introduction to crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry; the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been determined using this method. It is therefore important for all students to understand its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course explains the principles of X-ray diffraction, along with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. In addition to the principles of interaction between X-rays and matter, it covers how to obtain quantitative intensities for single-crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes an understanding of lattice planes and the concept of the reciprocal lattice, along with the construction of the Ewald sphere. Furthermore, it provides a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relationship between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities, as well as the concept of the reciprocal lattice.
Electron diffraction is a technique that complements X-ray diffraction and provides information on the symmetry and geometry of the materials under study. In this course, we will therefore explore the methods for obtaining electron diffraction patterns and interpreting them. We will be able to determine the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions, and the possible space groups.
This lecture also serves as an introduction to the lecture "Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II"
CM: 14
TD: 6
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Molecular Modeling (University of Toulouse 3)
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to provide and explore the theoretical foundations associated with certain modeling methods found in various fields, ranging from “small molecules” to living organisms and materials. This course aims to address, in part, three questions: 1) Why model? 2) What to model? 3) How to model?
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 14
TP: 6
2-4-month internship
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 2- to 4-month internship must be completed in a research or research and development laboratory specializing in theoretical chemistry. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this internship in academic or private research laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier, in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical and pharmaceutical industries, etc.).
This internship, which lasts 2 to 4 months, may begin in mid-May after the exam period and may not exceed 4 months.
Quantum Mechanics II
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Materials with Remarkable Electronic Properties
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides the theoretical foundations for analyzing the microscopic origins of unusual physicochemical properties.
The course covers properties that are of critical importance due to the intensity of the research they inspire and their technological applications: electron transfer, magnetism, photomagnetism, bistability, conduction, etc. Several types of compounds will be studied: molecular switches, mono- and multi-radical aromatic molecules, and strategies for assembling ordered, high-spin organic structures; spin-transition compounds; magnetic molecules; and poly-metallic complexes with ferro-, antiferro-, or ferrimagnetic coupling.
- Derivation of simple models for strongly correlated (Heisenberg) systems.
- Hydrocarbon Compounds: Aromaticity and Magnetic Properties of Polyradical Cyclic and Polycyclic Systems.
- Monometallic complexes: spin-transition compounds (crystal field and ligand field theories, the concept of bistability). Magnetically anisotropic compounds (spin-orbit coupling), leading to molecular magnets (hysteresis)...
- Bimetallic complexes: electron transfer (molecular switches) in mixed-valence compounds and spin exchange in magnetic compounds (ferromagnetic and antiferromagnetic couplings), photomagnetism.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 24
TP: 8
Theoretical Spectroscopy
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to deepen and expand the theoretical knowledge students acquired in the areas of
spectroscopy during their bachelor’s degree program.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 9
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Electronic and Optical Properties
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The electronic and optical properties of solids are central to numerous applications in the fields of energy (photovoltaic panels, passive coolants, etc.), light generation (white LEDs, lasers, etc.), and electronics (components, microprocessors, etc.). Following an introduction to these various fields of application, this course unit aims to define the key concepts necessary for mastering both the electronic and optical properties of materials—properties that are essential for understanding the most advanced technologies.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11: 00 a.m.
TD: 9: 00 a.m.
Coordination Chemistry of f-Block Elements
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general overview of the coordination chemistry of the f-elements will be presented through the concepts of atomistics, oxidation state, and coordination polyhedra, with the aim of highlighting the specific characteristics of the f-elements. Direct comparisons will be made with the coordination chemistry of transition metals, and applications related to nuclear chemistry will be discussed.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Theoretical Organometallic Reactivity
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Examples of homogeneous catalytic reactions will be presented, with an emphasis on the underlying concepts and the limitations of theoretical approaches (primarily DFT). The metathesis of oleins and examples of polymerization will illustrate supported catalysis, with an emphasis on the influence of the support.
Various examples will illustrate the unique characteristics of nanocatalysts, distinguishing between the respective roles of electronic and geometric factors.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 20
TD: 10
Modeling and Responsiveness
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The goal is to develop strong skills in theoretical chemistry by exploring or delving deeper into various topics.
This module is organized into two phases: (i) online lectures and seminars, offered throughout the first semester; (ii) a week of intensive training in early January at one of the sites of the Southwest Cluster of the French Theoretical Chemistry Network (Bordeaux, Montpellier, Pau, Toulouse).
The topics covered are:
– quantum chemistry and relativity
– Monte Carlo methods
– exploration of potential energy surfaces
– Calculation of the electronic structure of periodic systems
– quantum dynamics
– calculation of spectroscopic properties
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 40
TD: 20
Methodology of Quantum Chemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module prepares students for doctoral studies in the field of theoretical chemistry, with a special focus on quantum chemistry. Recent methodological advances and the development of increasingly powerful software have made the use of quantum chemistry software more widely accessible.
The module covers topics in the fields of electronic structure and molecular dynamics. The formalisms of the various methods and their areas of application will be explained in detail to enable students to make informed use of theoretical chemistry software, particularly quantum chemistry software.
(1) electronic structure
– Hartree–Fock
– electronic correlation, configuration interaction, coupled cluster
– Density Functional Theory (DFT)
(2) nuclear dynamics
– classical and ab initio dynamics (Car-Parrinello, Born-Oppenheimer, “propagators,” thermodynamic ensembles, free energy calculation)
– quantum dynamics of photo-induced processes (wave packet, adiabatic and non-adiabatic dynamics, relationship to the absorption spectrum, diabatic representation, classical-quantum mixed dynamics)
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 20
Modeling of Materials with Specific Properties
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
To present methods for exploring the physicochemical properties of materials through numerical computation. To provide the mathematical foundations for the numerical tools presented in the “Modeling” course unit during the first year of the master’s program and to expand on the applications covered in that course unit.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 28
TD: 12
Numerical Methods for Theoretical Chemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In this course, students will learn about the main numerical methods used in scientific software, particularly in theoretical chemistry programs.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 21
TD: 9
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Atomistic simulations
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Present methods for exploring the physicochemical properties of materials through numerical computation. Provide the mathematical foundations of the associated numerical tools.
I. Introduction
II. Quantum Approach: Molecular Methods: Quantum Mechanics, Schrödinger Equation, DFT Methods.
III. Quantum Approach: Periodic Systems
IV. Molecular Dynamics: Classical Approach
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 30
TD: 10
5- to 6-month internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
30 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 5- to 6-month internship must be completed in a research or research and development laboratory specializing in theoretical chemistry. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this capstone internship in academic or private research laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier, in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical and pharmaceutical industries, etc.).
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months, with the 10th semester included, during the period of valid university enrollment.
Fluorinated and Phosphorus-Containing Biomolecules: Synthesis and Applications
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fluorinated biomolecules. Current developments in fluorinated molecules. Fluorination methods: nucleophilic and electrophilic monofluorination; introduction of difluoromethyl or trifluoromethyl groups. The contribution of the fluorine atom(s) to the activity of these compounds. Examples of syntheses of fluorinated compounds used as antitumor and antiviral agents; antidepressants, anxiolytics, anti-inflammatory drugs, etc.
Phosphorus-containing biomolecules. Structure, nomenclature, reactivity, structural analysis, and applications.
We will discuss several synthetic routes for compounds from each of the families covered, highlighting, where appropriate, unconventional activation methods. The focus will be on biomedical applications, as well as other applications in agrochemistry, optoelectronics, nanomaterials, and more.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m. (7.5 hours on fluorinated biomolecules and 7.5 hours on phosphorus-containing biomolecules)
TD: 5 hours
CHOICE 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit provides students with foundational knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks within the Master’s in Chemistry program (Materials Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetic Engineering, and Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where instruction is conducted in English. An introductory presentation covering basic notions and concepts will help students discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Next, an interdisciplinary practical course based on the flipped classroom model will be offered to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and group analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7
TD: 13
Separation Techniques
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach liquid-phase chromatography and gas-phase chromatography.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Analysis of Volatile Compounds
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques using electron impact ionization and a quadrupole mass analyzer for the analysis of volatile organic molecules.
1) GC-MS analyses of volatile organic compounds:
- Electron Impact (EI) Ionization Techniques
- Chemical Ionization (CI) Techniques
- Quadrupole (Q) Analysis Techniques
- GC/MS Couplings
2) Applications in organic chemistry analysis and the characterization of volatile samples.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Polymers for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the major families of polymers used in the biomedical field.
1) Unique Characteristics of Polymers for Biomedical Applications and Major Families of Polymers Used
2) Description of Application Families
3) Discussion of the concept of synthesis and the relationship between structure, properties, and specifications
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Heterocyclic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides a concise and systematic overview of all aspects of heterocyclic chemistry, from nomenclature to applications such as the mechanisms of action of medications, toxins, and drugs, as well as pigments, food colorings, and more…
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chemistry of Natural Products
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Natural products play a major role in the field of biomolecular chemistry. They represent an important source of bioactive compounds for medicinal chemistry. This course provides a comprehensive overview of secondary metabolism and the origin of natural products derived from plants. This course will focus on the organic chemistry underlying the various biotransformations that occur during the biosynthesis of each major class of molecules. A mechanistic approach will be used to understand the chemical basis of each transformation.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
Liquid NMR Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
NMR:
Liquid-phase NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is an essential spectroscopic analytical method for chemists, enabling, in particular, the determination of the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, as well as the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course unit is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural insights provided by this method. The goal is to be able to interpret the spectral data obtained from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or the structures of polymers, or to monitor reactions.
X-ray diffraction:
X-ray diffraction is a powerful, non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystalline structure of materials; it is also capable of providing crystallographic and structural information, such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystalline materials, such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and processing, as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism, etc.), intra- and intermolecular bonds, etc.). The objective of this course unit is to provide an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the goal of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as interpreting diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Analysis of Biomolecules by Mass Spectrometry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the qualitative analysis of organic molecules and biomolecules.
1) Description of the fundamental principles (Ion Science and Technology):
- Ionization Techniques
- Analytical Techniques
- Tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS)
- LC/MS and LC/MS/MS couplings
2) Application in the analysis of biomolecules and the monitoring of organic chemical reactions.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Organometallic Chemistry and Heterelement Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The first part of the course presents the fundamentals of transition-metal organometallic chemistry. It begins with a description of the metal-carbon bond to facilitate an understanding of its stability and chemical reactivity. Next, we will demonstrate the power of this synthetic tool for forming C–H, C–C, and other bonds. Examples of their applications in various fields will help students grasp these reactions and their areas of application: fine chemistry, industrially important catalytic transformations, the synthesis of natural products, and the preparation of materials.
The second part of this course is devoted to the chemistry of heteroelements, with a focus on silicon, tin, and boron. This part aims to present the various methods for preparing boron-, tin-, and silicon-based reagents, as well as the main transformations carried out with these compounds, including their applications in organic synthesis and materials synthesis.
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
2- to 4-month M1 internship with a defense and report in English
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The internship in the 8th semester of the Master’s 1 program in Biomolecular Chemistry is designed to familiarize students with careers in life sciences research. Students will have the opportunity to complete this introductory research internship in academic or private laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the academic staff (internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum and the environment/resources must be appropriate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, …), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, and agri-food industries, biotechnology laboratories, …).
Fieldwork: 2- to 4-month internship
Nucleosides and Derivatives
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Nucleosides are the basic building blocks of nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). As such, they play an essential role in many biological processes. This course will cover the structure and biological role of natural nucleosides. The course will also cover the main pathways for the synthesis and characterization of these compounds and their analogs (glycosylation reactions, structural modifications of the furanose ring, substitution and introduction of heteroatoms, configuration inversion, etc.). The use of nucleoside analogs in the treatment of viral diseases and cancers will also be discussed.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Medicinal Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The course on medicinal chemistry aims to introduce students to the key steps in the process of developing molecules with biological activity. In particular, the course will cover the interactions involved, the concept of the pharmacophore, bioisostery, and other related topics, as well as structure-activity relationship studies, enabling students to consider appropriate strategies and structural modifications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Asymmetric Synthesis
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Following an overview of the concepts of prochirality and stereochemistry, this course will introduce the tools needed to master diastereoselective and enantioselective syntheses. The various approaches will be presented in a detailed and systematic manner. Examples of industrial syntheses of chiral bioactive molecules will be discussed.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Amino Acids and Derivatives
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers synthetic methods used to produce enantiopure amino acids, as well as the use of chiral amino acids in the synthesis of other enantiopure compounds.
These amino acids are the building blocks of peptides. The various physicochemical properties resulting from the nature of these amino acids will enable the development of strategies for synthesizing peptides of interest and characterizing them.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Bio-based Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Bio-based solvents
- Fuels derived from biomass
- Antioxidants derived from lignin
- Metal catalysts derived from plants
- Surfactants derived from renewable resources
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
OPTION 2
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Introduction to Modeling
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
An overview of the most commonly used computational and modeling methods in the field of solid-state chemistry, categorized by the spatial and temporal scales that can be studied using these methods:
(1) Quantum calculations (Hartree-Fock, post-Hartree-Fock methods, DFT),
(2) Force-field-based modeling (atomistic and coarse-grained),
(3) Hybrid QMMM and AACG modeling.
Overview of various computational techniques: static and optimization calculations, molecular dynamics, and Monte Carlo simulations.
The EU will include lectures and lab sessions. Two modeling lab assignments will be offered: modeling techniques in classical mechanics and quantum calculations.
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Hybrid and Structured Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
"Hybrid" materials constitute a new class of materials that combine organic ligands linking inorganic units; they are being studied more and more, both from a fundamental and an applied perspective.
In this course unit, two main categories of hybrid materials will be covered:
- Coordination Networks and Metal-Organic Frameworks
- Organosilicon/carbon materials
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Nanomaterials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
CM: 11
TD: 9
Strategies and Tools in Organic Synthesis
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The course on strategies and tools in organic synthesis focuses on developing a deeper understanding of strategies for synthesizing molecules—whether or not they are derived from nature—using the tools of organic chemistry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chem informatics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The EU's thematic areas are as follows:
A theoretical section on chemoinformatics
A theoretical section focused specifically on modeling tools for drug design
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
A section focused on practical skills, including computer work
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and Proteins
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and proteins consist of chains of amino acid residues that confer specific properties upon them. Their functionality depends on their sequence—and thus on the chemical functions they possess—and is also greatly influenced by their structure. In addition to conventional peptide synthesis, advanced options for functional modification, structural changes, and property adjustments—which can significantly alter or enhance the properties of the resulting peptide—will be explored. Significant biotechnological developments in both the chemical and biological fields will be discussed, leading to a wide range of applications in which peptides and proteins are successfully utilized.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Recipe Collection
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Receptors are of major interest in medicinal chemistry and account for more than 40% of current therapeutic targets. This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to teaching the basic concepts and fundamental principles of receptor science necessary for students pursuing studies in biomolecular chemistry at the interface of chemistry and biology.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Nucleic acids
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Discusses the structure and function of nucleic acids. Reviews methods used to synthesize DNA- and RNA-based oligonucleotides, as well as chemical reactions that lead to modifications of nucleic acids for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Additional topics include: nucleic acid molecular beacons, antisense and siRNA oligonucleotides, and DNA arrays.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
NMR
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In-depth study of 1H, 13C, 19F, 29Si, and 31PNMR, as well as two-dimensional methods. The basics of EPR will also be covered (principles and applications).
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Targeted Delivery
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
This course covers the various molecular and supramolecular tools used for the vectorization and delivery of active ingredients based on the type of cells or intracellular organelles being targeted. Ligand-receptor interactions will be discussed, as will methods for preparing and activating conjugates. Examples of drugs will be presented.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Structure-Based Drug Design
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Mass Spectrometry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the detection, identification, and structural characterization of organic molecules and biomolecules.
Applications in chemistry (pharmaceutical industry) and biology (omics approaches).
1) Structural elucidation (Ion characterization technologies):
- LC/MS/MS and exact mass measurements
- Isotope Labeling, H/D Exchange
- Ionic Mobility
2) Surface analysis and imaging (molecular mapping)
3) Applications in chemistry and biology: characterization of small organic molecules and biomolecules.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chemobiology (67% ENSCM)
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The course will focus on organic chemistry and the post-functionalization of biomolecules—specifically peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)—with applications in gene therapy, biosensing, and the design of probes for biological studies.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Lipid Compounds
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Triglycerides
- Phospholipids and sphingolipids
- Glycolipids
- Fat-soluble vitamins
- Steroid hormones
- Bile salts
- Structure and Synthesis of Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Glycochemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- General Mechanism of Glycosylation
- Synthesis of glycosyl donors
- Methods for Activating Glycosyl Donors
- Stereoselective synthesis of several natural oligosaccharides
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Prodrugs/bioprecursors
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding the limitations associated with the administration of an active ingredient (solubility, bioavailability, etc.).
General description of the enzymatic systems involved in the biotransformation of nutrients and exogenous compounds.
Description of the main modes of membrane transport and transport systems for fundamental biomolecules (sugars, amino acids, nucleosides, etc.).
Examples of prodrug and bioprecursor designs.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
CHOICE 1
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
25 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 5- to 6-month internship must be completed in a research or research and development laboratory specializing in organic chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, or analytical testing and development. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this end-of-program internship in academic or private research laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, IEM…), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, and cosmetics industries; biotechnology laboratories; etc.), as well as in research facilities such as proteomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics platforms.
The research project assigned to students must be related to the skills and expertise they have acquired during previous semesters and in the courses they have taken, particularly in Semester 9, depending on their chosen track.
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months, with one semester included during the period of valid university enrollment. The faculty of the Master’s program in Biomolecular Chemistry will advise students on finding an internship that matches their aspirations and abilities.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bibliographic Project/Scientific Information
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Scientific Information: This course aims to familiarize students with scientific research and information management. As part of this, recent bibliographic search tools will be explained and used during lectures and tutorials (Electronic resources: SciFinder / ISIS / Beilstein). Training on the features of Zotero and the use of the electronic lab notebook will also be provided. The writing and analysis of scientific publications will be covered.
Bibliographic Project: Tools for researching scientific information will be applied to a real-world scenario. The teaching team will assign each student a bibliographic topic related to the specialization they have chosen. If necessary, this bibliographic topic may be defined in consultation with the host organization where the internship will take place.
For this personal project, the student will have access to all the bibliographic resources available at the university or the host company. The bibliographic research may be combined with the English course to prepare for an oral presentation similar to one given at an international conference.
Biotechnology and Applications
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to highlight biological processes at the cellular level or even in living organisms. Various molecular imaging approaches will be covered (fluorescent probes, radiolabeling).
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Land: 11 H
Green Chemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The principles of green chemistry provide a foundation for the evaluation and design of new chemical products and processes that minimize negative impacts on human health and the environment. In this course, offered to M2 students in the Master’s program in Biomolecular Chemistry (BM), Track 2 (O2), we will cover the basic principles and concepts of green chemistry, as well as their applications in the field of unconventional activation methods and the use of alternative solvents in organic synthesis.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Field: 11 h
Extraction and Separation of Biomolecules
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover techniques for the extraction of biomolecules (protein precipitation, SPE), as well as techniques for the separation of biomolecules (chromatography, electrophoresis).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 9 a.m.
Field: 11 h
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and Proteins
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and proteins consist of chains of amino acid residues that confer specific properties upon them. Their functionality depends on their sequence—and thus on the chemical functions they possess—and is also greatly influenced by their structure. In addition to conventional peptide synthesis, advanced options for functional modification, structural changes, and property adjustments—which can significantly alter or enhance the properties of the resulting peptide—will be explored. Significant biotechnological developments in both the chemical and biological fields will be discussed, leading to a wide range of applications in which peptides and proteins are successfully utilized.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Supported Syntheses
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In chemistry, solid-phase synthesis is a method in which molecules are covalently bonded to a solid support and synthesized step by step using selective protective groups. The purpose of this applied course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of this field and to examine supported strategies for the practical preparation of polypeptides and oligonucleotides.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Land: 11 H
Nucleic acids
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Discusses the structure and function of nucleic acids. Reviews methods used to synthesize DNA- and RNA-based oligonucleotides, as well as chemical reactions that lead to modifications of nucleic acids for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Additional topics include: nucleic acid molecular beacons, antisense and siRNA oligonucleotides, and DNA arrays.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
CHOICE 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Targeted Delivery
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
This course covers the various molecular and supramolecular tools used for the vectorization and delivery of active ingredients based on the type of cells or intracellular organelles being targeted. Ligand-receptor interactions will be discussed, as will methods for preparing and activating conjugates. Examples of drugs will be presented.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Chemobiology (67% ENSCM)
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The course will focus on organic chemistry and the post-functionalization of biomolecules—specifically peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)—with applications in gene therapy, biosensing, and the design of probes for biological studies.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
NMR
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In-depth study of 1H, 13C, 19F, 29Si, and 31PNMR, as well as two-dimensional methods. The basics of EPR will also be covered (principles and applications).
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Multistep synthesis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course aims to describe the synthetic tools applied to complex and polyfunctional molecules. Retrosynthetic and stereocontrolled approaches will be covered, as well as the judicious use of protective groups.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Land: 11 H
Functionalization/Bioconjugation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bioconjugation reactions are of major interest in the biomedical sciences and enable chemists to modify biomolecules to impart new functions or properties to them. This course will cover strategies for bioconjugation and the labeling of biomolecules, which allow for the exploration of complex biological systems. The lab sessions will illustrate these concepts through examples of bioconjugation using osidic and nucleotide platforms.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Land: 11 H
Mass Spectrometry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the detection, identification, and structural characterization of organic molecules and biomolecules.
Applications in chemistry (pharmaceutical industry) and biology (omics approaches).
1) Structural elucidation (Ion characterization technologies):
- LC/MS/MS and exact mass measurements
- Isotope Labeling, H/D Exchange
- Ionic Mobility
2) Surface analysis and imaging (molecular mapping)
3) Applications in chemistry and biology: characterization of small organic molecules and biomolecules.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Lipid Compounds
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Triglycerides
- Phospholipids and sphingolipids
- Glycolipids
- Fat-soluble vitamins
- Steroid hormones
- Bile salts
- Structure and Synthesis of Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Glycochemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- General Mechanism of Glycosylation
- Synthesis of glycosyl donors
- Methods for Activating Glycosyl Donors
- Stereoselective synthesis of several natural oligosaccharides
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
25 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 5- to 6-month internship must be completed in a research or research and development laboratory specializing in organic chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, or analytical testing and development. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this end-of-program internship in academic or private research laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, IEM…), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, and cosmetics industries; biotechnology laboratories; etc.), as well as in research facilities such as proteomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics platforms.
The research project assigned to students must be related to the skills and expertise they have acquired during previous semesters and in the courses they have taken, particularly in Semester 9, depending on their chosen track.
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months, with one semester included during the period of valid university enrollment. The faculty of the Master’s program in Biomolecular Chemistry will advise students on finding an internship that matches their aspirations and abilities.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bibliographic Project/Scientific Information
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Scientific Information: This course aims to familiarize students with scientific research and information management. As part of this, recent bibliographic search tools will be explained and used during lectures and tutorials (Electronic resources: SciFinder / ISIS / Beilstein). Training on the features of Zotero and the use of the electronic lab notebook will also be provided. The writing and analysis of scientific publications will be covered.
Bibliographic Project: Tools for researching scientific information will be applied to a real-world scenario. The teaching team will assign each student a bibliographic topic related to the specialization they have chosen. If necessary, this bibliographic topic may be defined in consultation with the host organization where the internship will take place.
For this personal project, the student will have access to all the bibliographic resources available at the university or the host company. The bibliographic research may be combined with the English course to prepare for an oral presentation similar to one given at an international conference.
Bioanalyses
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Description of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for analyses in the pharmaceutical industry (drug development: drug discovery and preclinical analyses).
Mass spectrometry instrumentation and data acquisition methods in the pharmaceutical industry for the following applications:
- Analyses at the various stages of drug development,
- Qualitative metabolic analyses,
- Quantitative Analyses in Pharmacokinetics.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
Land: 5 H
Extraction and Separation of Biomolecules
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover techniques for the extraction of biomolecules (protein precipitation, SPE), as well as techniques for the separation of biomolecules (chromatography, electrophoresis).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 9 a.m.
Field: 11 h
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and Proteins
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and proteins consist of chains of amino acid residues that confer specific properties upon them. Their functionality depends on their sequence—and thus on the chemical functions they possess—and is also greatly influenced by their structure. In addition to conventional peptide synthesis, advanced options for functional modification, structural changes, and property adjustments—which can significantly alter or enhance the properties of the resulting peptide—will be explored. Significant biotechnological developments in both the chemical and biological fields will be discussed, leading to a wide range of applications in which peptides and proteins are successfully utilized.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
CHOICE 1
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Structure-Based Drug Design
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Chem informatics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The EU's thematic areas are as follows:
A theoretical section on chemoinformatics
A theoretical section focused specifically on modeling tools for drug design
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
A section focused on practical skills, including computer work
Nucleic acids
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Discusses the structure and function of nucleic acids. Reviews methods used to synthesize DNA- and RNA-based oligonucleotides, as well as chemical reactions that lead to modifications of nucleic acids for therapeutic and diagnostic applications. Additional topics include: nucleic acid molecular beacons, antisense and siRNA oligonucleotides, and DNA arrays.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
LC-MS, MS/MS
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of LC/MS and LC/MS/MS techniques for the characterization of organic molecules and biomolecules in complex matrices.
Description of the instruments and data acquisition methods that will be used in the lab.
1) Analytical chromatography techniques coupled with mass spectrometry using ambient ionization:
- LC/MS-type instruments,
- LC/MS/MS-type instruments.
2) Coupled spectral data acquisition systems.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
Land: 11 H
NMR
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In-depth study of 1H, 13C, 19F, 29Si, and 31PNMR, as well as two-dimensional methods. The basics of EPR will also be covered (principles and applications).
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Separation/Purification
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The objective of this course unit is to provide students with theoretical and practical training in the fundamental techniques for the separation and purification of biomolecules
Hourly class sizes*:
CM: 9:00 a.m.
, Field: 11:00 a.m.
Screening
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding of screening techniques for bioactive molecules, and, more generally, in vitro assays used to measure a biological event in the context of drug discovery or diagnosis.
1) Pharmacological and biophysical fundamentals describing a biological event that is the subject of biological tests:
2) Biological tests for the development of drugs or diagnostic tools
3) Applications, case studies, critical analyses.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Mass Spectrometry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the latest mass spectrometry techniques for the detection, identification, and structural characterization of organic molecules and biomolecules.
Applications in chemistry (pharmaceutical industry) and biology (omics approaches).
1) Structural elucidation (Ion characterization technologies):
- LC/MS/MS and exact mass measurements
- Isotope Labeling, H/D Exchange
- Ionic Mobility
2) Surface analysis and imaging (molecular mapping)
3) Applications in chemistry and biology: characterization of small organic molecules and biomolecules.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Lipid Compounds
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Triglycerides
- Phospholipids and sphingolipids
- Glycolipids
- Fat-soluble vitamins
- Steroid hormones
- Bile salts
- Structure and Synthesis of Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Glycochemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- General Mechanism of Glycosylation
- Synthesis of glycosyl donors
- Methods for Activating Glycosyl Donors
- Stereoselective synthesis of several natural oligosaccharides
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
25 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 5- to 6-month internship must be completed in a research or research and development laboratory specializing in organic chemistry, biomolecular chemistry, biochemistry, analytical instrumentation, or analytical testing and development. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this end-of-program internship in academic or private research laboratories. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier (IBMM, ICGM, IEM…), in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (chemical, pharmaceutical, agri-food, and cosmetics industries; biotechnology laboratories; etc.), as well as in research facilities such as proteomics, metabolomics, and fluxomics platforms.
The research project assigned to students must be related to the skills and expertise they have acquired during previous semesters and in the courses they have taken, particularly in Semester 9, depending on their chosen track.
This 5- to 6-month internship may begin in mid-January after the exam period and may not exceed 6 months, with one semester included during the period of valid university enrollment. The faculty of the Master’s program in Biomolecular Chemistry will advise students on finding an internship that matches their aspirations and abilities.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bibliographic Project/Scientific Information
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Scientific Information: This course aims to familiarize students with scientific research and information management. As part of this, recent bibliographic search tools will be explained and used during lectures and tutorials (Electronic resources: SciFinder / ISIS / Beilstein). Training on the features of Zotero and the use of the electronic lab notebook will also be provided. The writing and analysis of scientific publications will be covered.
Bibliographic Project: Tools for researching scientific information will be applied to a real-world scenario. The teaching team will assign each student a bibliographic topic related to the specialization they have chosen. If necessary, this bibliographic topic may be defined in consultation with the host organization where the internship will take place.
For this personal project, the student will have access to all the bibliographic resources available at the university or the host company. The bibliographic research may be combined with the English course to prepare for an oral presentation similar to one given at an international conference.
Crystallography I
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This lecture, delivered entirely in English, provides a basic introduction to crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry; the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been determined using this method. It is therefore important for all students to understand its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course explains the principles of X-ray diffraction, along with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. In addition to the principles of interaction between X-rays and matter, it covers how to obtain quantitative intensities for single-crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes an understanding of lattice planes and the concept of the reciprocal lattice, along with the construction of the Ewald sphere. Furthermore, it provides a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relationship between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities, as well as the concept of the reciprocal lattice.
Electron diffraction is a technique that complements X-ray diffraction and provides information on the symmetry and geometry of the materials under study. In this course, we will therefore explore the methods for obtaining electron diffraction patterns and interpreting them. We will be able to determine the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions, and the possible space groups.
This lecture also serves as an introduction to the lecture "Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II"
CM: 14
TD: 6
Thermodynamics and Defects in Solids M1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module is designed to provide basic knowledge of the thermodynamics of defects. Understanding the basic concepts of defects in stoichiometric and non-stoichiometric solids is essential for better understanding and designing materials for ionic and electronic conductivity, with particular relevance to energy materials. The lecture introduces and discusses the nature of point defects that disrupt the perfect geometry of ideal crystal structures:
- Introduction to point defects (missing or misplaced atoms, ions, or electrons)
- Discussion of Thermodynamic Concepts Related to Order-Disorder Phenomena in Solid Solutions
- Understanding Brouwer diagrams for oxides in order to highlight the role of the surrounding atmosphere on defect equilibrium at high temperatures.
- This study investigates the diffusion pathways and energies of ions and electrons—a major consequence of point defects—that give rise to electrical transport in ionic conductors.
- This paper describes experimental investigations into the measurement of ionic conductivity as a function of temperature. The method of impedance spectroscopy measurements is discussed.
- Presentation of the Kröger-Vink Notation for Defects
- Mott-Hubbard insulators
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 24
TD: 12
Inorganic materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module will be divided into three parts:
- General introduction: main classes of materials, relationship between properties and structure of materials
- Construction and interpretation of phase diagrams: binary (e.g., for metallic and ceramic alloys)
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, ternary eutectic definitions, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal section, study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Surface Properties M1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and tools related to the surface properties and interfacial behavior of crystalline and amorphous solids in various media. It consists of two parts: (1) Fundamentals of Colloid and Surface Science, and (2) Divided and Porous Solids
(2) Surface characterization techniques and surface analysis
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m .
TD: 8 a.m.
Crystallography II and Electron Microscopy
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The structural characterization of materials is a mandatory prerequisite for developing functional materials and an absolute necessity for materials science researchers and engineers. To interpret diffraction patterns, structures, microstructures, and so on, a detailed understanding of crystallography, structural analysis, and the instruments used is essential. This knowledge is built from the ground up, gradually leading to an understanding of how to characterize materials using both standard and sophisticated diffraction methods. The course also includes laboratory work on powder and single-crystal diffractometers, enabling students to acquire the skills needed to correctly use and interpret diffraction data. Thefirst-semester portion of the course focuses primarily on X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, while the crystallography component continues in thesecond semester with topics such as symmetry, structure determination, and structure refinement, as well as neutron scattering and magnetic structure analysis.
This lecture consists of two parts:
(1): Crystallography: Simple inorganic structures: basics & concepts, Fractional atomic coordinates and projections, Bravais lattices, Crystal systems, Lattice points, lines, and planes, Miller indices, Zone equation, Wulff net, orienting matrix, Crystal growth and morphology, X-ray sources, interaction of X-rays, electrons, and neutrons with matter, scattering lengths, structure factor, systematic extinctions, Debye-Waller factor, principles of scattering, reciprocal lattice, concept of the Ewald sphere, Laue diffraction, Debye-Scherrer camera, powder diffractometers, single-crystal diffractometers, monochromators, detectors, resolution, stereographic projection, peak intensities, reflection profile broadening, and grain size,
(2): Electron microscopy:
In this section, we will focus on electron microscopy through flipped classroom sessions. We will discuss the following topics: electron sources, lenses and aberrations, sample preparation, electron diffraction, structural and chemical analysis, and imaging techniques.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 34
TD: 18
Thin Films and Extreme Conditions M1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course consists of a series of lectures on the synthesis and characterization of thin films for technological applications or academic research. It is supplemented by an introduction to synthesis techniques for compounds that are stabilized under high pressure or are only available under special conditions.
- Physics of Low-Dimensional Systems
- Quantum confinement
- Quantum Wells, 1D Quantum Wires, 0D Quantum Dots
- Electron Confinement and the Density of States (DoS) Formalism
- Epitaxial films
- Microstructure
- Dislocations and Grain Boundaries
- Coatings and Applications
- Diffusion barriers
- Photo-optical devices
- Vacuum Technology
- High-pressure synthesis
Synthesis of Compounds with Unusual Valence and Coordination States
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 17
TD: 8
Materials for Catalysis M1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Thermodynamic and kinetic principles for understanding the optimal conditions for catalytic reactions and the requirements for catalyst activity and accessibility.
Methods for the preparation of porous and dispersed catalysts using nucleation-growth, aggregation, and templating mechanisms.
Correlations between the structural properties and activity of heterogeneous catalysts.
Examples of the application of heterogeneous catalysts in refining and industrial chemistry processes.
Next, basic concepts of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis are explored
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m .
TD: 8 a.m.
Quantum Mechanics and Modeling I
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Wave function of an excited electron trapped in a cubic box: a model for a quantum dot state
- Introduction to basic concepts in quantum physics and their relationship to chemistry, modern materials science, and the engineering of nanodevices.
- To achieve the goals of this course, a mathematically rigorous approach is combined with a physical interpretation of the concepts, and the application of the most important quantum mechanical models to electronic and magnetic spectroscopies and chemistry is illustrated.
Hourly volumes*:
CM (Readings):24 hours
TD (Tutorials): 12 hours
Metallurgical and Electronic Properties
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is designed to provide an introduction to the electronic properties of bulk and/or nanomaterials in the solid state, the magnetic properties of transition metal oxides, and so on. This unit is taught by various guest lecturers from outside UM, and the topics may vary depending on the respective areas of expertise of the instructors.
Students should become familiar not only with the electronic properties and ordering of materials, but also with ionic and mixed electronic-ionic conductors, as well as materials for spintronics. Another aspect here concerns their specific characterization using neutron/synchrotron diffraction, as well as complementary macroscopic characterization methods for magnetism, permeability, etc.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 30 hours
TD: 3:00 p.m .
Research Internship
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module is dedicated to an internship lasting at least 3 months in a research laboratory or an industrial setting.
Project Internship
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Preparation for the 3-month research internship, including exploring the state of the art of the project, establishing optimal experimental conditions, and presenting the work to a panel.
Quantum Mechanics and Modeling II
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
7 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides a comprehensive description of the structural, electronic, and vibrational properties of molecules, along with a quantum treatment of these properties in computer simulations.
At the same time, the structural and electronic properties of solids are examined, with an emphasis on the properties of metals and semiconductors.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 42H
TD: 9:00 p.m.
Crystallography, crystal chemistry, large-scale facilities
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This lecture is a continuation of thefirst-semester crystallography course and will provide an advanced overview of structural characterization and structure refinement. It covers classical X-ray laboratory data collection and analysis, supplemented by synchrotron and neutron diffraction data analysis (powder and single crystal). The goal is to become familiar with the general principles of structure analysis, taking advantage of the complementary nature of X-ray and neutron diffraction. The course provides detailed knowledge on how to understand and analyze phase transitions and how to address the corresponding changes in the metric, associated data, and structural transformations.
This lecture covers the following topics:
- Symmetry and space groups
- Introduction to Structure Refinement (Single-Crystal and Powder Methods)
- Neutron and synchrotron facilities
- Magnetic Structures Using Neutron Diffraction
- Structure determination from single crystals (experiment and theory)
- Structure Determination from Powder Diffraction Data (Experiment and Theory)
- Applications of Fourier series to structure determination and refinement: from the Patterson method to difference Fourier analysis
- Crystal twinning,
- Phase Transitions
- Anomalous scattering and determination of absolute structure
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 30
TD: 15
Electron Microscopy, Crystallography
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The structural characterization of materials is a mandatory prerequisite for developing functional materials and an absolute necessity for materials science researchers and engineers. To interpret diffraction patterns, structures, microstructures, and so on, a detailed understanding of crystallography, structural analysis, and the instruments used is essential. This knowledge is built from the ground up, gradually leading to an understanding of how to characterize materials using both standard and sophisticated diffraction methods. The course also includes laboratory work on powder and single-crystal diffractometers, enabling students to acquire the skills needed to correctly use and interpret diffraction data. Thefirst-semester portion of the course focuses primarily on X-ray diffraction and electron microscopy, while the crystallography component continues in thesecond semester with topics such as symmetry, structure determination, and structure refinement, as well as neutron scattering and magnetic structure analysis.
This lecture consists of two parts:
(1): Crystallography:
This section is primarily devoted to familiarizing students with structural analysis and its applications. Following a brief introduction to the concept of the reciprocal lattice and the use of space groups in crystallography, the lecture focuses on structural analysis using diffraction methods, including powder and single-crystal X-ray and neutron scattering. This involves gaining an understanding of related techniques—such as the use of powder and single-crystal diffractometers—as well as the techniques and software currently used for structure refinement. The aim of the course is to provide a basic understanding of the principles behind the software, rather than simply using the programs blindly. Students will also collect single-crystal diffraction data using a high-performance 4-cycle diffractometer equipped with a 2D area detector, as well as perform magnetic structure analysis using neutron diffraction methods.
Simple inorganic structures: Space groups, X-ray, neutron, and synchrotron sources, interaction of X-rays, electrons, and neutrons with matter, reciprocal lattice, concept of the Ewald sphere, powder diffractometers, single-crystal diffractometers, orienting matrix, Patterson method, structure refinement from powder or single-crystal data, magnetic structure analysis, magnetic space groups,
(2): Electron microscopy:
In this section, we will focus on electron microscopy through flipped classroom sessions. We will discuss the following topics: electron sources, lenses and aberrations, sample preparation, electron diffraction, structural and chemical analysis, and imaging techniques.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 33 hours
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Surface Properties M2
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides comprehensive knowledge and tools related to the surface properties and interfacial behavior of crystalline and amorphous solids in various media. It consists of two parts: (1) Fundamentals of Colloid and Surface Science, and (2) Divided and Porous Solids
(2) Surface characterization techniques and surface analysis
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m .
TD: 8 a.m.
Thermodynamics and Defects in Solids (M2)
ECTS
5 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Summer School: Large-Scale Facilities
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
7 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
72h
The objective is to provide second-year master’s students with a solid introduction to the use of “large-scale facilities” for the study and characterization of materials. In particular, we focus on the use of neutron scattering and third-generation synchrotron sources for the study of materials. Indeed, to date, the development and optimization of materials often require sophisticated methods, some of which are accessible only at large-scale facilities. This presents a major challenge for both basic and applied research. The courses, which take place over two consecutive weeks, provide basic instruction on the production of neutrons and synchrotron radiation, as well as their specific applications and how they complement each other. The course content is as follows:
- Neutron and synchrotron sources
- Interaction of neutrons and synchrotron radiation with matter
- Diffraction methods and instrumentation for neutron and X-ray (synchrotron) scattering
- Spectroscopy: inelastic neutron scattering and X-ray absorption spectroscopy
- Magnetic neutron scattering
- Presentation of neutron and synchrotron beamlines
Project Preparation for Master's Thesis
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this module is to prepare for the master's thesis project, which will last six months during S4.
This thesis project involves the use of large-scale facilities (preparation and securing of beam time for neutron or synchrotron radiation). You will need to review the current state of the art in this area and establish optimal experimental conditions (optimization of experiments on light lines or with neutrons).
This module will help develop "cross-disciplinary" skills, such as the development and organization of a scientific project (collaboration between universities and various EU research centers)
as well as communication skills.
Thin Films and Extreme Conditions M2
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Materials for Catalysis M2
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Thermodynamic and kinetic principles for understanding the optimal conditions for catalytic reactions and the requirements for catalyst activity and accessibility.
Methods for the preparation of porous and dispersed catalysts using nucleation-growth, aggregation, and templating mechanisms.
Correlations between the structural properties and activity of heterogeneous catalysts.
Examples of the application of heterogeneous catalysts in refining and industrial chemistry processes.
Next, basic concepts of photocatalysis and electrocatalysis are explored
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m .
TD: 8 a.m.
Master's Thesis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
30 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Thefourth semester of the Master’s program is entirely devoted to the master’s thesis project in Materials Science, which lasts at least five months. Students are assigned a research topic and work within a research team to address a scientific problem. This allows them to apply the skills they have acquired and learn new scientific skills in order to identify the problem and develop a potential solution. The topic is analyzed and described in the written master’s thesis and presented orally before a jury. This should enable the candidate to demonstrate his ability to address a scientific problem and present it in an analytical manner.
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, focusing on their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the fields of flavors and fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetic Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master’s in Chemistry with a specialization in Cosmetic, Flavor, and Fragrance Engineering (ICAP). The course unit consists of lectures and tutorials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Microbiology
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Some fundamental concepts in microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The modes of nutrition and reproduction of bacteria in relation to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.
We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and gut microbiota.
The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.
Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents used to control microbial growth will be examined.
On a practical level, the focus will be on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety protocols. Standard techniques for microbiological testing and assessing the effectiveness of preservatives will be applied to cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Production
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- Terms and Definitions of Natural Raw Materials (ISO/TC54 Standard “Essential Oils”)
- Methods for extracting volatile compounds: production of essential oils, extraction of flavor compounds, supercritical CO₂ extraction, the ESAM process, VMHD extraction, headspace extraction techniques, SPME…
- Characterization of volatile compounds: Gas Chromatography (GC), Ultra-Fast Gas Chromatography (UFGC), Flame Ionization Detector (FID), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), GC-FTIR, Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GC-GC), chiral chromatographic analysis, GC-olfactometry, electronic nose.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Physiology and Practice of Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Course: Study of taste and smell (reception and transmission of signals, encoding of information, psychophysiological significance), basic concepts of sensory analysis.
Practical Work: Learning about reference compounds used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Description, comparison, memorization, determination of recognition thresholds, and application of the concepts of olfactory strength and volatility to the development of fragrance accords.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Physics of Color
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit covers:
- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which make it possible to define an unambiguous measure of color based on psychophysical experiments.
- the principles and practical use of color measurement instruments (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).
- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of fragrances and cosmetics.
The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and hands-on activities during the lab sessions.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Analysis of Volatile Compounds
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques using electron impact ionization and a quadrupole mass analyzer for the analysis of volatile organic molecules.
1) GC-MS analyses of volatile organic compounds:
- Electron Impact (EI) Ionization Techniques
- Chemical Ionization (CI) Techniques
- Quadrupole (Q) Analysis Techniques
- GC/MS Couplings
2) Applications in organic chemistry analysis and the characterization of volatile samples.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Regulations and Formulation in Aromatics and Fragrances
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- Overview of the Major Fragrance Families (SFP Classification)
- Regulations in the fragrance industry.
- Learning how to formulate “standard” bases for perfumery or aromatherapy.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Separation Techniques
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach liquid-phase chromatography and gas-phase chromatography.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Control and Application
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- International Market for Natural Aromatic Raw Materials, Major Producers
- Major Fragrance Families
- Study of natural aromatic raw materials: chemical and olfactory characteristics
- Testing of essential oils in accordance with AFNOR standards
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fragrance molecules are the raw materials needed to create a perfume. This course unit provides the necessary fundamentals in this field to any student pursuing a degree in fragrance and flavor engineering.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 2
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Examine the major chemical families of odorant molecules from both a chemical and olfactory perspective.
Acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of industrial synthesis and hemisynthesis of odorant molecules, their olfactory characteristics, and their applications in the aromatic industry and/or perfumery
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Formulation of Ingredients for Fragrances
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fragrance formulation
Analysis of the constraints associated with the intended application (stability, physicochemical properties, cost, regulations, etc.)
Application
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Bio-based Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Bio-based solvents
- Fuels derived from biomass
- Antioxidants derived from lignin
- Metal catalysts derived from plants
- Surfactants derived from renewable resources
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Formulation of Ingredients for Aromatics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Evaluation of the aromatic intensity of the main flavor ingredients.
Direct and retronasal olfactory comparison.
Influence of the carrier on perception.
Formulation of flavorings and their application to food carriers with the assistance of a flavorist. Regulatory requirements.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8: 00 a.m.
End-of-Year Workshop
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
18 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 4- to 6-month professional internship to be completed in a research or R&D laboratory in the flavor or fragrance industry.
The student intern will be assigned tasks related to the theoretical and practical knowledge acquired during the first and second semesters of the master’s program.
This internship can begin as early as March1.
Assessment criteria for the internship: a written report, an oral presentation, and the supervisor’s evaluation are the three components used to grade the internship.
Experimental Design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A design of experimentsis the ordered sequence of trials in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each trial yields data, and all the data generated during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to determine whether or not the hypothesis is valid. This experimental approach allows us to gain new knowledge by validating a model in a cost-effective manner (using the fewest possible trials, for example).
Starting with a simple problem, this module develops the methodological and statistical tools needed to validate increasingly complex hypotheses in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the R statistical language.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
Practical work: 5 hours
Food Industry Technology
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit introduces the flavor compounds found in tropical and subtropical fruits, as well as the stabilization and processing technologies specific to this sector. The impact of these processes will be studied in detail. In particular, non-enzymatic thermal degradation processes will be covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 9 a.m.
Field: 10 hours
Molecules with high aromatic potential
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Chemical synthesis and olfactory characteristics of molecules with high aromatic potential: heterocycles, musks, and sulfur-containing compounds. Study of alternative synthesis methods.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Adaptation of Fragrance Formulations
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Design and develop a fragrance composition inspired by a work of art (painting, sculpture, photograph, etc.).
Adapt this composition for use on various media for the purposes of diffusion, presentation, and promotion.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Evaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
To provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General research question: to extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make sound decisions.
The lessons will address the needs of each program track through relevant examples and applications.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 10:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Extraction Methods
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach the extraction methods used in the field of flavors and fragrances
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Separation Methods
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Extraction using SPE and SPME, and analysis of compounds used in the flavor and fragrance industry by gas or liquid chromatography, with or without mass spectrometry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Legislation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides an introduction to the regulations in effect in the fields of flavors and fragrances. Labor law issues will also be covered.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM : 20h
Functional Fragrance
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A perfumer’s role involves developing the formulation based on the chromatographic and olfactometric analysis of a given composition, adapting the formula to the intended application (alcohol-based, cosmetic, detergent, etc.), and testing the composition in the finished product (stability, hedonic tests).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Additives - Encapsulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Food additives are playing an increasingly important role in today's food processing industries. In addition, the development of new technologies in the field of food additives is further influencing the evolution of food processing methods. This course provides students with knowledge about the various types of food additives currently available in the food industry.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 2:00 p.m.
Practical training: 6 hours
Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The most common sensory tests are described and applied to various matrices (comparative, descriptive, and hedonic tests). The approach used in sensory analysis is examined, with a focus on selecting tests appropriate for the type of results expected and the practical conditions of the study. The development of protocols highlights the critical points in conducting the analyses. The interpretation of test results is addressed during the lab sessions.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Biotechnology Processes 2
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Demonstrate the value of biotechnology in producing natural flavors. Utilization of plants.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Corporate Strategies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers several topics:
- The courses will demonstrate that chemistry opens the door to a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry—not just product formulation.
- Be able to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and be able to apply scientific thinking when evaluating any information. The course will draw on concrete examples related to cosmetics (the difference between risk and hazard, analysis of various applications and consumer information, etc.).
- A real-world scenario allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the development of a marketing concept for cosmetics.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12
TD: 8
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Basics of Flavor Formulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A flavor specialist will provide guidance for the following courses:
1- Basics for Formulating a Savory Flavor (Meat).
2- Basics of Formulating a Chocolate Flavoring and a Coffee Flavoring
3- Bases for the Formulation of Fruit Flavors
4- Preparation for the flavor formulation project (see module HAC011C): study of the various raw materials to be used, usage restrictions (legislation), and applications in different environments
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
22 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Work for 5 to 6 months in an R&D, analytical, or quality control laboratory in industries related to fragrances or flavors. The internship may take place in France or abroad.
Reformulation of Flavors
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Formulate a tropical fruit flavor based on a reference: fresh fruit, fruit juice, candy, etc.
Reformulate and adjust the dosage of this flavor to suit specific applications (yogurt, ganache, etc.) in compliance with current regulations.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Projects – Implementations
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
30h
Supervised Project. Working in groups, students will apply the specialized knowledge they have acquired during the first three semesters of the master’s program to carry out a project from conception to completion.
Pigments, Dyes, and Adsorbents: Structures and Characteristics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to introduce students to concepts related to pigments, dyes, and adsorbents, focusing on their structures and applications. Emphasis will be placed on applications in the fields of flavors and fragrances (food coloring, perfumery) and cosmetics (hair coloring, powders, toothpaste, etc.). Some sessions are specific to each of the two tracks (P1, Cosmetic Engineering; P2, Flavors and Fragrances) of the Master’s in Chemistry with a specialization in Cosmetic, Flavor, and Fragrance Engineering (ICAP). The course unit consists of lectures and tutorials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Microbiology
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Some fundamental concepts in microbiology will be covered to give students an overview of the diversity of microorganisms. The modes of nutrition and reproduction of bacteria in relation to the physicochemical parameters of the environment will be studied.
We will discuss the composition and role of the skin and gut microbiota.
The microbiological criteria used for quality control of cosmetic and food products will be defined.
Physical and chemical antimicrobial agents used to control microbial growth will be examined.
On a practical level, the focus will be on ensuring that students know how to handle bacteria and are familiar with microbiological safety protocols. Standard techniques for microbiological testing and assessing the effectiveness of preservatives will be applied to cosmetic products.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Production
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- Terms and Definitions of Natural Raw Materials (ISO/TC54 Standard “Essential Oils”)
- Methods for extracting volatile compounds: production of essential oils, extraction of flavor compounds, supercritical CO₂ extraction, the ESAM process, VMHD extraction, headspace extraction techniques, SPME…
- Characterization of volatile compounds: Gas Chromatography (GC), Ultra-Fast Gas Chromatography (UFGC), Flame Ionization Detector (FID), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), GC-FTIR, Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GC-GC), chiral chromatographic analysis, GC-olfactometry, electronic nose.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Physiology and Practice of Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Course: Study of taste and smell (reception and transmission of signals, encoding of information, psychophysiological significance), basic concepts of sensory analysis.
Practical Work: Learning about reference compounds used in perfumery and aromatherapy. Description, comparison, memorization, determination of recognition thresholds, and application of the concepts of olfactory strength and volatility to the development of fragrance accords.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Physics of Color
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit covers:
- the fundamentals of colorimetry, which make it possible to define an unambiguous measure of color based on psychophysical experiments.
- the principles and practical use of color measurement instruments (colorimeters and spectrocolorimeters).
- the principles of color reproduction, particularly in the context of fragrances and cosmetics.
The theoretical concepts are supplemented by a significant amount of observation and hands-on activities during the lab sessions.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Analysis of Volatile Compounds
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques using electron impact ionization and a quadrupole mass analyzer for the analysis of volatile organic molecules.
1) GC-MS analyses of volatile organic compounds:
- Electron Impact (EI) Ionization Techniques
- Chemical Ionization (CI) Techniques
- Quadrupole (Q) Analysis Techniques
- GC/MS Couplings
2) Applications in organic chemistry analysis and the characterization of volatile samples.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Regulations and Formulation in Aromatics and Fragrances
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- Overview of the Major Fragrance Families (SFP Classification)
- Regulations in the fragrance industry.
- Learning how to formulate “standard” bases for perfumery or aromatherapy.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Separation Techniques
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach liquid-phase chromatography and gas-phase chromatography.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Natural Aromatic Raw Materials: Control and Application
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
- International Market for Natural Aromatic Raw Materials, Major Producers
- Major Fragrance Families
- Study of natural aromatic raw materials: chemical and olfactory characteristics
- Testing of essential oils in accordance with AFNOR standards
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Professional Projects – Monitoring Apprentice Projects
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A professional practicum for M1 ICAP student apprentices, who will carry out a project addressing an industrial challenge. This project will be conducted under the supervision of a faculty member or industry mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also develop interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby preparing them for their future professional careers.
Example of an industrial challenge: evaluation of the oxidative stability of fragrance ingredients in the presence of antioxidants
Example of an industrial challenge: Allergen analysis in fragrances: Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) of headspace (HS) followed by analysis via gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GC-MS)
Examples of industrial challenges: detection and identification of compounds responsible for off-flavors using gas chromatography coupled with olfactometry
Examples of industrial challenges: Understanding and knowing how to use the essential physicochemical analysis techniques employed in the inspection of a finished product
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 1
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fragrance molecules are the raw materials needed to create a perfume. This course unit provides the necessary fundamentals in this field to any student pursuing a degree in fragrance and flavor engineering.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Chemistry of Synthetic Odor Molecules 2
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Examine the major chemical families of odorant molecules from both a chemical and olfactory perspective.
Acquire fundamental knowledge in the field of industrial synthesis and hemisynthesis of odorant molecules, their olfactory characteristics, and their applications in the aromatic industry and/or perfumery
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Formulation of Ingredients for Fragrances
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fragrance formulation
Analysis of the constraints associated with the intended application (stability, physicochemical properties, cost, regulations, etc.)
Application
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Work-Study Program
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
18 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Work as a work-study student during the academic year in an R&D, analytical, or quality control laboratory in industries related to fragrances or flavors.
Bio-based Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The following topics will be covered:
- Bio-based solvents
- Fuels derived from biomass
- Antioxidants derived from lignin
- Metal catalysts derived from plants
- Surfactants derived from renewable resources
- Examples of industrial applications of enzymatic synthesis
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
Formulation of Ingredients for Aromatics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Evaluation of the aromatic intensity of the main flavor ingredients.
Direct and retronasal olfactory comparison.
Influence of the carrier on perception.
Formulation of flavorings and their application to food carriers with the assistance of a flavorist. Regulatory requirements.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8: 00 a.m.
Molecules with high aromatic potential
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Chemical synthesis and olfactory characteristics of molecules with high aromatic potential: heterocycles, musks, and sulfur-containing compounds. Study of alternative synthesis methods.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Experimental Design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A design of experimentsis the ordered sequence of trials in an experiment whose purpose is to test the validity of a hypothesis by reproducing a phenomenon and varying one or more parameters. Each trial yields data, and all the data generated during an experiment must be analyzed using rigorous methods to determine whether or not the hypothesis is valid. This experimental approach allows us to gain new knowledge by validating a model in a cost-effective manner (using the fewest possible trials, for example).
Starting with a simple problem, this module develops the methodological and statistical tools needed to validate increasingly complex hypotheses in the most optimal way possible. These methodologies are implemented using the R statistical language.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
Practical work: 5 hours
Food Industry Technology
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit introduces the flavor compounds found in tropical and subtropical fruits, as well as the stabilization and processing technologies specific to this sector. The impact of these processes will be studied in detail. In particular, non-enzymatic thermal degradation processes will be covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 9 a.m.
Field: 10 hours
Adaptation of Fragrance Formulations
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Design and develop a fragrance composition inspired by a work of art (painting, sculpture, photograph, etc.).
Adapt this composition for use on various media for the purposes of diffusion, presentation, and promotion.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Evaluations and Applied Statistics in Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
To provide students with the theoretical understanding of inferential statistics necessary for the statistical analysis of data from sensory tests. General research question: to extract interpretable patterns from sensory measurements in order to make sound decisions.
The lessons will address the needs of each program track through relevant examples and applications.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 10:00 a.m.
Practical Training: 10:00 a.m.
Extraction Methods
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course is to teach the extraction methods used in the field of flavors and fragrances
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Separation Methods
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Extraction using SPE and SPME, and analysis of compounds used in the flavor and fragrance industry by gas or liquid chromatography, with or without mass spectrometry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Legislation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course provides an introduction to the regulations in effect in the fields of flavors and fragrances. Labor law issues will also be covered.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 8:00 p.m.
Functional Fragrance
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A perfumer’s role involves developing the formulation based on the chromatographic and olfactometric analysis of a given composition, adapting the formula to the intended application (alcohol-based, cosmetic, detergent, etc.), and testing the composition in the finished product (stability, hedonic tests).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Additives - Encapsulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Food additives are playing an increasingly important role in today's food processing industries. In addition, the development of new technologies in the field of food additives is further influencing the evolution of food processing methods. This course provides students with knowledge about the various types of food additives currently available in the food industry.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 2:00 p.m.
Practical training: 6 hours
Sensory Analysis
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The most common sensory tests are described and applied to various matrices (comparative, descriptive, and hedonic tests). The approach used in sensory analysis is examined, with a focus on selecting tests appropriate for the type of results expected and the practical conditions of the study. The development of protocols highlights the critical points in conducting the analyses. The interpretation of test results is addressed during the lab sessions.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Biotechnology Processes 2
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Demonstrate the value of biotechnology in producing natural flavors. Utilization of plants.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 8 a.m.
Practical Training: 12:00 p.m.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Basics of Flavor Formulation
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A flavor specialist will provide guidance for the following courses:
1- Basics for Formulating a Savory Flavor (Meat).
2- Basics of Formulating a Chocolate Flavoring and a Coffee Flavoring
3- Bases for the Formulation of Fruit Flavors
4- Preparation for the flavor formulation project (see module HAC011C): study of the various raw materials to be used, usage restrictions (legislation), and applications in different environments
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
Practical training: 8 hours
Corporate Strategies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers several topics:
- The courses will demonstrate that chemistry opens the door to a variety of careers in the cosmetics industry—not just product formulation.
- Be able to reflect on the scientific method in order to avoid errors in judgment and be able to apply scientific thinking when evaluating any information. The course will draw on concrete examples related to cosmetics (the difference between risk and hazard, analysis of various applications and consumer information, etc.).
- A real-world scenario allows students to work on concrete marketing projects, from market research to the development of a marketing concept for cosmetics.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12
TD: 8
Internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
22 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Work for 5 to 6 months in an R&D, analytical, or quality control laboratory in industries related to fragrances or flavors. The internship may take place in France or abroad.
Reformulation of Flavors
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Formulate a tropical fruit flavor based on a reference: fresh fruit, fruit juice, candy, etc.
Reformulate and adjust the dosage of this flavor to suit specific applications (yogurt, ganache, etc.) in compliance with current regulations.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 6 a.m.
Practical Training: 2:00 p.m.
Work-Study Programs
ECTS
6 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
CHOICE 1
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Supplementary Material on Solution Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course on solution chemistry is to introduce the various concepts necessary for studying the complex liquid mixtures used in separative chemistry. The approach taken is primarily thermodynamic. In particular, the course explains the role of concentration effects, beyond the ideal laws that apply only to dilute solutions.
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8 H
Crystallography I
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This lecture, delivered entirely in English, provides a basic introduction to crystallography and electron diffraction for beginners. X-ray diffraction is an important characterization technique in modern chemistry; the majority of crystalline structures in inorganic and organic solids have been determined using this method. It is therefore important for all students to understand its basic concepts and instrumentation. The course explains the principles of X-ray diffraction, along with the geometry and symmetry of X-ray patterns. In addition to the principles of interaction between X-rays and matter, it covers how to obtain quantitative intensities for single-crystal and powder diffraction patterns. It naturally includes an understanding of lattice planes and the concept of the reciprocal lattice, along with the construction of the Ewald sphere. Furthermore, it provides a basic understanding of the Fourier transform relationship between the crystalline structure and the diffracted intensities, as well as the concept of the reciprocal lattice.
Electron diffraction is a technique that complements X-ray diffraction and provides information on the symmetry and geometry of the materials under study. In this course, we will therefore explore the methods for obtaining electron diffraction patterns and interpreting them. We will be able to determine the lattice parameters, the reflection conditions, and the possible space groups.
This lecture also serves as an introduction to the lecture "Electron Microscopy and Crystallography II"
CM: 14
TD: 6
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
- Review of the thermodynamics of single-component systems.
- Fundamentals of thermodynamics for multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, the Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.
- Overview of thermal analysis techniques used to construct binary and ternary phase diagrams: ATG, ATD, and DSC
- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams based on thermodynamic variables. Gibbs free energy, pressure, and temperature diagrams as functions of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, and solid-liquid mixtures.
- Phase transitions: first- and second-order transitions, critical points. Examples.
- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, and the most widespread industrial applications.
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectics, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal sections, and study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
Basics of Radioactivity
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
This course covers the various fundamental elements necessary for understanding natural and artificial radioactive phenomena. The goal is to establish a comprehensive understanding of concepts related to radioactive decay, natural radioactive families and their associated environmental impacts, dating methods, methods for producing radionuclides and their applications in various fields, as well as anthropogenic contributions. Various examples from fields such as industry, nuclear energy, radiochemistry, geochemistry, and nuclear medicine will be used to illustrate the basic concepts covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Polymers
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
Polymers are all around us: we eat them, we wear them, and we build extremely complex structures out of them. From mature technologies to the most innovative materials, polymers are a crucial building block for shaping the world of tomorrow. In this course, we will cover several topics, including the controlled synthesis of polymers and cross-linked materials, surface modification using polymers, some characterization tools suited for polymers, and, finally, a section on the latest advances involving polymers.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7:00 a.m.
Solution Chemistry Applied to Actinides
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general overview of the chemistry of actinide elements in aqueous solution will be presented, covering concepts such as thermodynamics and kinetics, redox potentials, hydrolysis, and complexation. To illustrate these concepts, specific examples from industry, recycling, and the environment will be discussed.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Advanced Inorganic Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The HAC720C module covers “advanced inorganic materials” in five main sections. Thefirst section is devoted to general principles of inorganic materials and addresses structure-property relationships; particular attention is given to chemical bonding, the real crystal, and polycrystalline solids; the various classes of inorganic materials are described. Thesecond part focuses on ceramic materials (definitions and properties) and their synthesis (raw materials, including clays; shaping; drying and debinding; sintering); a distinction is made between traditional ceramics and technical ceramics (synthesis routes for oxide and non-oxide ceramics). Part3 covers glasses (classification and synthesis methods) and glass-ceramics (devitrification and soft chemistry); their properties and applications are also discussed. Part4 is dedicated to metals: properties of metals and metal alloys; metal nanoparticles; and catalytic materials. Part5 is devoted to inorganic materials developed for energy applications; ceramics (oxide and non-oxide; nanostructured) and metal hydrides are described (properties and synthesis) through several examples and in the context of their applications (batteries, hydrogen storage, and carbon dioxide capture).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7:00 a.m.
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit provides students with foundational knowledge and cross-disciplinary skills in the field of colloids and interfaces, which are common to the various tracks within the Master’s in Chemistry program (Materials Chemistry, Separation Chemistry, Materials and Processes, ICAP Cosmetic Engineering, and Biomolecular Chemistry). It is also offered to international students enrolled in the SFRI program at the University of Montpellier, where instruction is conducted in English. An introductory presentation covering basic notions and concepts will help students discover and better understand the main physicochemical properties of colloidal dispersions, associative colloids, and macromolecular solutions, as well as the parameters and phenomena governing stability in colloidal dispersions and mixed solution-colloid systems. Next, an interdisciplinary practical course based on the flipped classroom model will be offered to help students build and deepen their knowledge through individual and group analysis of the various applications of colloidal and interfacial phenomena and systems.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7
TD: 13
Liquid NMR Spectroscopy and X-ray Diffraction
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
NMR:
Liquid-phase NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) is an essential spectroscopic analytical method for chemists, enabling, in particular, the determination of the structure of small organic molecules or macromolecules in solution, as well as the study of dynamic phenomena... The objective of this course unit is to understand the phenomena involved in this technique and to relate them to the various structural insights provided by this method. The goal is to be able to interpret the spectral data obtained from this analysis to elucidate the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules or the structures of polymers, or to monitor reactions.
X-ray diffraction:
X-ray diffraction is a powerful, non-destructive technique for characterizing the crystalline structure of materials; it is also capable of providing crystallographic and structural information, such as lattice parameters and atomic positions. This includes all crystalline materials, such as ceramics, materials for energy and information storage and processing, as well as organic molecules and metal complexes (interatomic distances and angles, stereochemistry (chirality, stereoisomerism, etc.), intra- and intermolecular bonds, etc.). The objective of this course unit is to provide an introduction to crystallography and diffraction, with the goal of understanding the operation and characteristics of an X-ray diffractometer, as well as interpreting diffraction patterns (structural analysis, lattice parameters).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Chemometrics, statistical data analysis, experimental design
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the fundamental concepts and practical tools of chemometrics through: - statistical data analysis;
- the laws of probability;
- confidence interval estimation;
- parametric and nonparametric tests.
An introduction to experimental design will be offered at the end of the module.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 7 a.m.
TD: 1:00 p.m.
Methodology for Characterizing Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The syllabus for this course unit focuses on describing the principles and applications of the main methods used for the structural characterization of solids, thin films, surfaces, and interfaces, as well as several examples of their applications in materials chemistry. It covers the following techniques.
- Introduction to Solid-State NMR (NMR Signals, Interactions in Solid-State NMR, Magic-Angle Rotation, NMR Sequences, Cross-Polarization, Instrumentation, etc.)
- Electron microscopy: principles and applications of scanning and transmission electron microscopy and related techniques (EDS microanalysis).
- Spectroscopic methods: Raman spectroscopy, photoelectron spectroscopy, X-ray spectroscopy (XAS, XRF, etc.), Mössbauer spectrometry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Professional Projects – Project Management
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
The professional project bridges the gap between traditional practical work and laboratory or industry internships. It takes the form of a supervised project in which students are placed in a professional setting through collaborative (group) work based on the completion of a project addressing a problem identified by a company, local government, nonprofit organization, or academic institution. It is part of the core curriculum of the Master’s in Chemistry and is carried out under the supervision of a faculty member or industry professional serving as a mentor. Conducted throughout the semester, this project aims to integrate and reinforce the knowledge and skills acquired during the undergraduate and early Master’s programs through this professional scenario. These real-world scenarios will be directly related to the Master’s track chosen by the students. In addition to disciplinary skills in chemistry, students will also acquire interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills—which are intrinsically linked to project management—thereby equipping them for their future professional careers.
Addressing a research problem: an example of the synthesis of new phosphorescent materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5 hours
TD: 5 hours
Practical Training: 40 hours
Chemistry at the Indicator Level - Radiochemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers various aspects of radiochemistry and chemistry at the tracer level. After describing the chemical properties of radioelements and discussing the scaling factors associated with the use of radioelements/radionuclides at the tracer level, the concepts of microcomponents and macrocomponents will be addressed, along with the kinetic and thermodynamic effects on reaction kinetics. Next, the various commonly used radiochemical methods will be introduced: extraction and purification methods, the use of radioactive stocks, methods such as electrodeposition, co-crystallization, or entrainment precipitation, as well as isotopic labeling and dilution.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
2-4-month internship (bibliography included)
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
10 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A 2- to 4-month internship must be completed in a research laboratory or a company specializing in extractive or separative chemistry, recycling chemistry, radiochemistry, materials chemistry, or process chemistry. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this capstone internship in academic research laboratories or industrial facilities. Subject to prior approval by the faculty (the internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum, and the environment and resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier, in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (in France or abroad).
This internship, which lasts 2 to 4 months, may begin in early May and will be preceded by the submission of a bibliographic report related to the internship topic and an oral defense before a panel.
Innovative Synthesis and Extraction Processes
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is shared among MI students in the Master’s in Chemistry program: ICAP P1, ICAP P2, MAT P1, MAT P2, and BM (second semester). The following topics will be covered:
- The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry and Units of Measurement in Green Chemistry;
- Synthesis Strategies in Sustainable Chemistry;
- Alternative or environmentally friendly solvents for synthesis and extraction;
- Unconventional Activation Techniques and Applications.
CM: 13
TD: 7 H
Radiation Protection / Radiation-Matter Interaction
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In the first part of this course unit, a general overview of radiation-matter interactions will be presented, covering the various types of interactions and their associated detection methods. The second part will cover all aspects of radiation protection, focusing on the effects of radiation on living matter as well as appropriate protective measures for humans and the environment.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
OPTION 2
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Fundamentals of Process Engineering
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The goal of this course is to enable students with a background in chemistry to understand the fundamentals of process engineering.
The course consists of two main parts, both of which are illustrated by the same process.
In the first part of the course, a drying process will be used to introduce the most common heat and mass transfer phenomena encountered in process engineering, from which the dimensionless numbers can be derived. In the second part, the thermodynamic properties of air/water vapor mixtures will be used to derive basic sizing rules for the same drying process.
This course will be taught entirely in English.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 10
TD: 10
Hybrid and Structured Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
"Hybrid" materials constitute a new class of materials that combine organic ligands linking inorganic units; they are being studied more and more, both from a fundamental and an applied perspective.
In this course unit, two main categories of hybrid materials will be covered:
- Coordination Networks and Metal-Organic Frameworks
- Organosilicon/carbon materials
CM: 10 a.m.
TD: 10 a.m.
Containment Materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course will provide a general overview of confinement materials by addressing the desired performance properties, the different classes of confinement matrices, and the associated synthesis methods. It will also describe the structure-property relationships related to the confinement of radionuclides and/or toxic chemical elements. The materials covered will include glass, glass-ceramics, and ceramics.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Liquid-Liquid Extraction: Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general approach to liquid-liquid extraction will be developed through the concepts of thermodynamics and kinetics, with the aim of understanding the mechanisms responsible for extraction as well as the processes occurring at the liquid-liquid interface. The fundamental aspects of other types of extraction (liquid-solid, supercritical fluid extraction, and distillation) will also be covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
High-Temperature Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
In this course, a general overview of chemistry in non-aqueous solvents at high temperatures will be presented through concepts such as chemical reactivity and the physicochemical and thermochemical properties of oxides, salts, and molten metals. Several case studies will be discussed, particularly those related to the fuel cycle and recycling chemistry.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Communication and Career Integration
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This learning unit will explore, in small groups or through individualized instruction, educational tools and best practices related to communication and career integration, through:
- assessments of knowledge, skills, competencies, interpersonal skills, and motivation;
- raising awareness of job-search techniques;
- CV and cover letter writing;
- rules for oral and written communication;
- mock job interviews.
Practical exercises directly related to the industries targeted by the students’ respective programs will be offered.
TP: 8:00 p.m.
The Fuel Cycle: From Mine to Waste Management
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Spring
This course covers the various aspects of the current fuel cycle and future nuclear cycles. The course will cover, in sequence, concepts related to the front end of the cycle (mineral resources, uranium extraction and purification, isotopic enrichment), the passage of fuel through nuclear reactors, and the back end of the cycle (reprocessing of spent fuel, recycling of recoverable materials and fuel remanufacturing, and management of final nuclear waste). This will be followed by a discussion of several aspects related to future nuclear fuel cycles, including the use of unconventional resources, advanced separation concepts, and the development of fourth-generation reactors.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Coordination Chemistry of f-Block Elements
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general overview of the coordination chemistry of the f-elements will be presented through the concepts of atomistics, oxidation state, and coordination polyhedra, with the aim of highlighting the specific characteristics of the f-elements. Direct comparisons will be made with the coordination chemistry of transition metals, and applications related to nuclear chemistry will be discussed.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Irradiation of Nuclear Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers the concepts necessary to understand the effects of irradiation on ceramic materials (fuels, specific containment matrices). In the case of nuclear fuel materials, the focus will be on analyzing degradation phenomena within the materials (localized defects, extended defects) as well as the associated effects on long-term behavior under storage or interim storage conditions. In this context, the interaction between irradiation and leaching will also be addressed.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Project Management - Business Law
ECTS
4 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Practical Exercises
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
The curriculum for this course unit focuses on a hands-on approach to the fundamental concepts of radiochemistry, separative chemistry, and conversion processes. These concepts will be applied through specific examples.
Supramolecular Chemistry of the f- and d-block Elements
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
A general overview of the supramolecular chemistry of f-block elements will be presented, covering concepts such as molecular recognition, the specific physicochemical properties of the lanthanides and actinides, and supramolecular materials.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Analytical Strategy for Radionuclides
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers various aspects related to the measurement of radionuclides in solution, as well as the analytical strategy required to achieve a reliable measurement. All radiochemical techniques will be introduced, including isotopic labeling and dilution, as well as separation and purification methods performed prior to radioactive measurement. A significant part of this course will also focus on selecting instrumental techniques based on the radionuclide in question, expressing measurement results while accounting for measurement uncertainties, and the statistical approach associated with nuclear counting.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Modeling for Separation and Containment
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this modeling course is to introduce modern methods of modeling matter that can be used to study separative chemistry and complex systems. The goal is to present the various scales of description used to describe chemistry, ranging from molecular simulations to thermodynamic models such as those used in chemical engineering. Particular emphasis is placed on statistical thermodynamics, which serves as a bridge between these scales of description.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8 H
Synthesis and Remanufacturing of Fuel Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers various aspects related to the synthesis and remanufacturing of nuclear fuels. Following a description of the different categories of nuclear fuels, the manufacturing processes used on an industrial scale will be discussed. The various methods of reprocessing (recycling), conversion, and remanufacturing of fuels will be described. The constraints associated with optimizing new fuel materials for Generation III and IV reactors will be discussed, with an emphasis on how these constraints on the materials and their environment have evolved.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Reprocessing and Direct Storage of Nuclear Fuel
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers the concepts necessary for understanding the dissolution, leaching, or weathering of ceramic materials. In the case of nuclear fuel materials, the focus will be on analyzing degradation phenomena under aggressive conditions representative of a recycling or reprocessing stage, as well as those related to their weathering under “milder” conditions representative of direct storage in deep geological formations.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Upstream in the cycle: extractive and separative chemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers the essential concepts needed to understand the upstream portion of the nuclear fuel cycle and sheds light on the role of nuclear energy in the current energy mix. The topics covered range from the extraction and concentration of uranium in conventional and unconventional mines to the fabrication of nuclear fuel, including isotopic conversion and enrichment techniques.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Separative Chemistry
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The purpose of this course in separation chemistry is to introduce the various concepts necessary for the study of separation chemistry. The goal is to present the role of the different interactions present in complex systems, as well as their role in separation. The experimental measurement of these various effects, their practical representation, and their connection to interfacial phenomena are also covered.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8 H
Glassy Matrices: Synthesis and Long-Term Behavior
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course covers various aspects related to the synthesis, characterization, and long-term behavior of glass matrices. The first topic, concerning the methodology for studying the long-term behavior of glass matrices under aging conditions, will be explored in detail, with particular emphasis on the initial characteristics of the materials, the key phenomena governing their behavior, and the appropriate predictive models. Subsequently, the phenomena of leaching and radiation-induced aging of glass materials will be discussed. These concepts will be illustrated through a case study on the long-term behavior of nuclear glasses.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Decommissioning and Decontamination Processes
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course will cover the various techniques available for the decommissioning and decontamination of nuclear facilities. After describing the challenges and operations involved in facility decommissioning, as well as the available measurement tools (imagers, gamma spectrometers, etc.), the available decontamination methods will be presented based on the nature of the objects to be decontaminated (conventional decontamination methods or methods using complex fluids). Several innovative techniques for decontaminating contaminated surfaces will be discussed (conventional decontamination methods, micellar solutions, gels, foams, and supercritical fluids).
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Membrane Separation and Liquid Extraction Processes
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course focuses on membrane separation processes and liquid-liquid extraction. The section on membrane separation processes will first cover conventional liquid-phase separation processes (microfiltration, ultrafiltration, etc.) and gas treatment. More innovative processes, such as membrane contactors and membrane reactors, will be covered in a second section. The section on liquid-liquid extraction processes will begin with a general overview, which will then provide the foundation for understanding the PUREX process used in spent fuel reprocessing. A final section will cover methods for modeling liquid-liquid extraction operations.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Radioactivity and the Environment
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course aims to provide a better understanding of the chemical behavior of radionuclides under environmental conditions. To this end, the concept of speciation in various environmental compartments will be introduced, as well as the various techniques that contribute to the overall analysis. The focus will be on X-ray absorption, X-ray fluorescence imaging, transmission electron microscopy, and SIMS. The speciation results will then be correlated with potential environmental impacts.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 12:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Advanced English
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Bibliographic Project/Scientific Information
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Scientific Information: This course aims to familiarize students with scientific research and information management. As part of this, recent bibliographic search tools will be explained and used during lectures and tutorials (Electronic resources: SciFinder / ISIS / Beilstein). Training on the features of Zotero and the use of the electronic lab notebook will also be provided. The writing and analysis of scientific publications will be covered.
Bibliographic Project: Tools for researching scientific information will be applied to a real-world scenario. The teaching team will assign each student a bibliographic topic related to the specialization they have chosen. If necessary, this bibliographic topic may be defined in consultation with the host organization where the internship will take place.
For this personal project, the student will have access to all the bibliographic resources available at the university or the host company. The bibliographic research may be combined with the English course to prepare for an oral presentation similar to one given at an international conference.
4- to 6-month internship
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
25 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The internship, lasting 4 to 6 months, must be completed in a research laboratory or a company specializing in extractive or separative chemistry, recycling chemistry, radiochemistry, materials chemistry, or process chemistry. Students will thus have the opportunity to complete this end-of-program internship in academic research laboratories or industrial facilities. Subject to prior approval by the academic staff (internship topic must be related to the master’s program curriculum and the environment/resources must be adequate), students may seek a host team in an academic setting at the institutes of the Chemistry Cluster at the University of Montpellier, in academic laboratories outside the University of Montpellier (in France or abroad), or in the private sector (in France or abroad).
This 4- to 6-month internship may begin in early March and will be preceded by the submission of a bibliographic report related to the internship topic and an oral defense before a panel.
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
- Review of the thermodynamics of single-component systems.
- Fundamentals of thermodynamics for multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, the Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.
- Overview of thermal analysis techniques used to construct binary and ternary phase diagrams: ATG, ATD, and DSC
- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams based on thermodynamic variables. Gibbs free energy, pressure, and temperature diagrams as functions of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, and solid-liquid mixtures.
- Phase transitions: first- and second-order transitions, critical points. Examples.
- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, and the most widespread industrial applications.
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectics, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal sections, and study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
Biopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
Replacing petroleum-based materials is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic perspective. This module provides students with the skills needed in the fields of agropolymers, bio-based polymers, degradable materials, and biocomposites. New, more environmentally friendly synthesis methods will be presented to enable the preparation of synthetic degradable polymers.
The degradation, biodegradation, and recyclability of polymers will also be discussed
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11CM
TD: 9 TDs
Chemobiology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Impact of Processing Characteristics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Material development involves numerous coupled phenomena, some of which are related to the nature of the materials and their intrinsic properties, while others are linked to the processes employed during the transformation of matter and/or energy. Morphogenesis is therefore the result of interdependent, coupled mechanisms, whose relative kinetics will lead to one structure or another. Mastering and controlling these coupled mechanisms requires a thorough understanding of the transformation dynamics of the materials themselves, as well as a precise description of the transfer and transport phenomena involved in the process. Integration into the reactive environment will be addressed at the end of the course unit.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Peptides and Proteins
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and proteins consist of chains of amino acid residues that confer specific properties upon them. Their functionality depends on their sequence—and thus on the chemical functions they possess—and is also greatly influenced by their structure. In addition to conventional peptide synthesis, advanced options for functional modification, structural changes, and property adjustments—which can significantly alter or enhance the properties of the resulting peptide—will be explored. Significant biotechnological developments in both the chemical and biological fields will be discussed, leading to a wide range of applications in which peptides and proteins are successfully utilized.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Drug Design: Case Studies
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Durability and Aging of Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
One of the major challenges associated with the use of various materials in our daily lives is their durability—and, consequently, their degradation. In this course, we will address issues related to material durability (resources, reserves, material criticality, etc.) as well as methodologies for studying durability (types of surface/volume aging, temporal extrapolation, multiscale analysis, combination of effects, experimental representation, and industrial validation). This will then enable us to model the kinetics of aging using various models.
The various types of degradation affecting polymers will then be analyzed.
Finally, the aging of various types of materials will be illustrated through a number of real-world case studies (concrete, ceramics, metals, and elastomers).
Hours per week*: 11 hours CM:
9:00 a.m. Tutorial
Transport Phenomena
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the major families of polymers used in the biomedical field.
1) Unique Characteristics of Polymers for Biomedical Applications and Major Families of Polymers Used
2) Description of Application Families
3) Discussion of the concept of synthesis and the relationship between structure, properties, and specifications
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Development of Materials for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is dedicated to introducing materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare issues in which materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.
The prerequisites for the development of materials for healthcare and their behavior and interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic materials and nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, various implant materials, etc.), organic materials (polymers, liposomes, etc.), and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.
The EU program includes instruction delivered through lectures and seminars.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
International Registration of Medicines
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Modeling and Numerical Simulations
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Nanotechnologies for Health (Pharmacy Program)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Structure-Based Drug Design
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Design of Membrane Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Membrane materials are typically divided into two categories: polymer membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these categories will be covered in this course unit. The first part will focus on the design of polymer membranes. In this section, we will primarily discuss phase inversion preparation techniques (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS), with an overview of research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporins, etc.). In addition, we will describe additives (particularly pore-forming agents and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in phase inversion approaches, and we will present the various methods for chemically modifying membranes after synthesis. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this section, we will present, on the one hand, wet processes—namely the main methods for depositing liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, spraying, tape-casting, screen printing) and deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and, second, dry processes (PVD techniques [evaporation and sputtering], CVD techniques [thermal, PECVD, and ALD], MBE, and surface treatment). Finally, to illustrate these two families of membranes, we will discuss case studies on membrane applications, particularly in the field of packaging.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Screening
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding of screening techniques for bioactive molecules, and, more generally, in vitro assays used to measure a biological event in the context of drug discovery or diagnosis.
1) Pharmacological and biophysical fundamentals describing a biological event that is the subject of biological tests:
2) Biological tests for the development of drugs or diagnostic tools
3) Applications, case studies, critical analyses.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Immunotargeting
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Applications of Membrane Technologies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. With regard to liquid media, the focus will be on baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, as well as those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature gradients (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all technologies, the issue of selecting suitable membrane materials will be addressed, and representative examples of appropriate applications (related to current environmental and energy challenges) will be provided.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Formulation of Biopharmaceuticals and Biomaterials (PHARMACY Course)
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Therapeutic Peptides § Peptidomimetics
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Targeted therapies
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Life Cycle Assessment – Eco-design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
It is essential today to design products that are environmentally friendly throughout their entire life cycle. It is widely recognized that as a product moves through the various stages of manufacturing, technical options narrow and the opportunities to reduce environmental impacts diminish accordingly. Therefore, environmental considerations must be integrated right from the start—that is, at the product design stage.
The method is based on a product's life cycle analysis. It takes into account factors such as:
- The selection of materials and raw materials
- The technologies used during the manufacture, use, and maintenance of the product, as well as during its disposal as waste.
- The product's lifespan and the ability to recover materials at the end of its life (recycling, etc.).
- Analysis of user behavior.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Prodrugs/bioprecursors
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding the limitations associated with the administration of an active ingredient (solubility, bioavailability, etc.).
General description of the enzymatic systems involved in the biotransformation of nutrients and exogenous compounds.
Description of the main modes of membrane transport and transport systems for fundamental biomolecules (sugars, amino acids, nucleosides, etc.).
Examples of prodrug and bioprecursor designs.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Internship
ECTS
30 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
IDIL Master's 1 Internship
ECTS
30 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Time of year
Fall
- Review of the thermodynamics of single-component systems.
- Fundamentals of thermodynamics for multicomponent systems. Chemical potential, the Gibbs-Duhem relation, variance.
- Overview of thermal analysis techniques used to construct binary and ternary phase diagrams: ATG, ATD, and DSC
- Construction and interpretation of binary phase diagrams based on thermodynamic variables. Gibbs free energy, pressure, and temperature diagrams as functions of the composition of the binary mixture. Liquid-liquid, liquid-vapor, and solid-liquid mixtures.
- Phase transitions: first- and second-order transitions, critical points. Examples.
- The supercritical state: definition, thermodynamic properties, and the most widespread industrial applications.
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, definitions of ternary eutectics, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal sections, and study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 13
TD: 7
Biopolymers and Degradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
Replacing petroleum-based materials is an increasingly important issue from both a technological and economic perspective. This module provides students with the skills needed in the fields of agropolymers, bio-based polymers, degradable materials, and biocomposites. New, more environmentally friendly synthesis methods will be presented to enable the preparation of synthetic degradable polymers.
The degradation, biodegradation, and recyclability of polymers will also be discussed
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11CM
TD: 9 TDs
Chemobiology
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Chem informatics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
The EU's thematic areas are as follows:
A theoretical section on chemoinformatics
A theoretical section focused specifically on modeling tools for drug design
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
A section focused on practical skills, including computer work
Impact of Processing Characteristics
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Material development involves numerous coupled phenomena, some of which are related to the nature of the materials and their intrinsic properties, while others are linked to the processes employed during the transformation of matter and/or energy. Morphogenesis is therefore the result of interdependent, coupled mechanisms, whose relative kinetics will lead to one structure or another. Mastering and controlling these coupled mechanisms requires a thorough understanding of the transformation dynamics of the materials themselves, as well as a precise description of the transfer and transport phenomena involved in the process. Integration into the reactive environment will be addressed at the end of the course unit.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Peptides and Proteins
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Peptides and proteins consist of chains of amino acid residues that confer specific properties upon them. Their functionality depends on their sequence—and thus on the chemical functions they possess—and is also greatly influenced by their structure. In addition to conventional peptide synthesis, advanced options for functional modification, structural changes, and property adjustments—which can significantly alter or enhance the properties of the resulting peptide—will be explored. Significant biotechnological developments in both the chemical and biological fields will be discussed, leading to a wide range of applications in which peptides and proteins are successfully utilized.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 15
TD: 5
Drug Design: Case Studies
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Durability and Aging of Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Number of hours
20h
One of the major challenges associated with the use of various materials in our daily lives is their durability—and, consequently, their degradation. In this course, we will address issues related to material durability (resources, reserves, material criticality, etc.) as well as methodologies for studying durability (types of surface/volume aging, temporal extrapolation, multiscale analysis, combination of effects, experimental representation, and industrial validation). This will then enable us to model the kinetics of aging using various models.
The various types of degradation affecting polymers will then be analyzed.
Finally, the aging of various types of materials will be illustrated through a number of real-world case studies (concrete, ceramics, metals, and elastomers).
Hours per week*: 11 hours CM:
9:00 a.m. Tutorial
Transport Phenomena
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Knowledge of the major families of polymers used in the biomedical field.
1) Unique Characteristics of Polymers for Biomedical Applications and Major Families of Polymers Used
2) Description of Application Families
3) Discussion of the concept of synthesis and the relationship between structure, properties, and specifications
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Development of Materials for Healthcare
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is dedicated to introducing materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants, etc.). The goal is to provide a comprehensive overview of healthcare issues in which materials and nanomaterials play an indispensable role in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing the materials and nanomaterials of the future will also be discussed.
The prerequisites for the development of materials for healthcare and their behavior and interaction with a living organism will be explained. Examples of inorganic materials and nanomaterials (inorganic nanoparticles, various implant materials, etc.), organic materials (polymers, liposomes, etc.), and biologically derived materials used as contrast agents for various types of imaging, as therapeutic agents, or as implants will be presented.
The EU program includes instruction delivered through lectures and seminars.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
International Registration of Medicines
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Inorganic (Nano)materials for Health
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit is dedicated to introducing inorganic materials and nanomaterials intended for use in the biomedical field (imaging, therapy, implants). This course unit builds upon the knowledge acquired in course unit HAC930C (Development of Materials for Health). The course aims to explore health-related issues and the role of inorganic materials and nanomaterials in diagnosis, therapy, and well-being. Strategies for developing future inorganic materials and nanomaterials based on theragnostics, multifunctionality, and smart materials will also be addressed.
The EU program includes lectures and tutorials. Students will be assigned a group project on the (theoretical) study of a material or inorganic nanomaterials for health applications.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11
TD: 9
Modeling and Numerical Simulations
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Nanotechnologies for Health (Pharmacy Program)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Structure-Based Drug Design
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Design of Membrane Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Membrane materials are typically divided into two categories: polymer membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these categories will be covered in this course unit. The first part will focus on the design of polymer membranes. In this section, we will primarily discuss phase inversion preparation techniques (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS), with an overview of research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporins, etc.). In addition, we will describe additives (particularly pore-forming agents and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in phase inversion approaches, and we will present the various methods for chemically modifying membranes after synthesis. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this section, we will present, on the one hand, wet processes—namely the main methods for depositing liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, spraying, tape-casting, screen printing) and deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and, second, dry processes (PVD techniques [evaporation and sputtering], CVD techniques [thermal, PECVD, and ALD], MBE, and surface treatment). Finally, to illustrate these two families of membranes, we will discuss case studies on membrane applications, particularly in the field of packaging.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Screening
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding of screening techniques for bioactive molecules, and, more generally, in vitro assays used to measure a biological event in the context of drug discovery or diagnosis.
1) Pharmacological and biophysical fundamentals describing a biological event that is the subject of biological tests:
2) Biological tests for the development of drugs or diagnostic tools
3) Applications, case studies, critical analyses.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 hours
Immunotargeting
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Applications of Membrane Technologies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. With regard to liquid media, the focus will be on baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, as well as those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature gradients (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all technologies, the issue of selecting suitable membrane materials will be addressed, and representative examples of appropriate applications (related to current environmental and energy challenges) will be provided.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Formulation of Biopharmaceuticals and Biomaterials (PHARMACY Course)
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Therapeutic Peptides § Peptidomimetics
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Targeted therapies
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Coordination Chemistry and Organic Chemistry
Level of Education
4-year college degree
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course is designed to build on the fundamentals of organic chemistry and coordination chemistry covered in the third year of the bachelor’s program and to introduce concepts related to molecular engineering and molecular chemistry. The course consists of lectures and tutorials. Students will prepare for certain lectures and tutorials using provided course materials, enabling them to actively participate in class and tutorials, understand the concepts presented, and acquire the necessary skills. A study plan and related activities will be provided. For students who have not covered the fundamentals of coordination chemistry and organic chemistry, relevant materials will be made available.
Coordination Chemistry: The course will cover various aspects of transition metal and lanthanide complexes, molecular materials (polynuclear complexes and coordination polymers with extended structures, such as MOFs, etc.), as well as their properties and applications. Structural aspects, bond characterization, properties, and issues related to stability and reactivity will be addressed. Emphasis will be placed on the complexation effect and the stability of complexes of metals, lanthanides, and actinides with certain ligands, with a view to applications in the biomedical field (imaging and therapy), decontamination (nuclear field), etc. The electronic properties (relaxivity, magnetism) and optical properties (absorption, luminescence) of these complexes will be discussed and placed in the context of applications in various fields, such as imaging, electronics, sensors, etc.
Organic Chemistry: This course builds on the knowledge acquired during the Bachelor’s program and will provide a systematic study of the main reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry, establishing a common foundation for all students in the Master’s in Chemistry program. The main processes (substitution, addition, elimination, transposition, etc.) and their essential characteristics and applications to mechanistic sequences will be examined. This course is designed to equip students with general tools for analyzing mechanisms (ionic, radical, and concerted) so they can understand these mechanisms in all their variety.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 1:00 p.m.
TD: 7 H
Life Cycle Assessment – Eco-design
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
It is essential today to design products that are environmentally friendly throughout their entire life cycle. It is widely recognized that as a product moves through the various stages of manufacturing, technical options narrow and the opportunities to reduce environmental impacts diminish accordingly. Therefore, environmental considerations must be integrated right from the start—that is, at the product design stage.
The method is based on a product's life cycle analysis. It takes into account factors such as:
- The selection of materials and raw materials
- The technologies used during the manufacture, use, and maintenance of the product, as well as during its disposal as waste.
- The product's lifespan and the ability to recover materials at the end of its life (recycling, etc.).
- Analysis of user behavior.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9:00 a.m.
Prodrugs/bioprecursors
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Understanding the limitations associated with the administration of an active ingredient (solubility, bioavailability, etc.).
General description of the enzymatic systems involved in the biotransformation of nutrients and exogenous compounds.
Description of the main modes of membrane transport and transport systems for fundamental biomolecules (sugars, amino acids, nucleosides, etc.).
Examples of prodrug and bioprecursor designs.
Hourly Volumes*:
CM: 3:00 p.m.
TD: 5 H
Nanotechnologies and Multifunctional Systems for Therapeutic Applications
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Internship
ECTS
30 credits
Training Structure
School of Pharmacy
Inorganic materials
Level of Education
4-year college degree
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This module will be divided into three parts:
- General introduction: main classes of materials, relationship between properties and structure of materials
- Construction and interpretation of phase diagrams: binary (e.g., for metallic and ceramic alloys)
- Construction and interpretation of ternary phase diagrams: variance, ternary eutectic definitions, first- and second-order peritectics, isothermal section, study of alloy cooling.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 5:00 p.m.
TD: 8:00 a.m.
Influence of Processing Characteristics on the Properties of Mate
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Solutions, Colloids, Interfaces
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers and Biodegradable Polymers for Sustainable Development
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Transport Phenomena
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Polymers
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Supervised projects
ECTS
8 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Introduction to Nanomaterials Online Course (UNIZAR, Spain)
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Modeling and Numerical Simulations
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Design of Membrane Materials
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Membrane materials are typically divided into two categories: polymer membranes and inorganic (or ceramic) membranes. Each of these categories will be covered in this course unit. The first part will focus on the design of polymer membranes. In this section, we will primarily discuss phase inversion preparation techniques (NIPS, VIPS, TIPS), with an overview of research and innovation (SNIPS, aquaporins, etc.). In addition, we will describe additives (particularly pore-forming agents and hydrophilizing agents), which play an important role in phase inversion approaches, and we will present the various methods for chemically modifying membranes after synthesis. The second part will be devoted to the design of inorganic membranes. In this section, we will present, on the one hand, wet processes—namely the main methods for depositing liquid films (dip-coating, spin-coating, spraying, tape-casting, screen printing) and deposition from solutions (electrolytic or chemical processes) or suspensions (electrophoresis, Langmuir-Blodgett), and, second, dry processes (PVD techniques [evaporation and sputtering], CVD techniques [thermal, PECVD, and ALD], MBE, and surface treatment). Finally, to illustrate these two families of membranes, we will discuss case studies on membrane applications, particularly in the field of packaging.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Online Course (NOVA, Portugal)
ECTS
3 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Applications of Membrane Technologies
Level of Education
5 years of post-secondary education
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
This course unit will cover the main conventional membrane technologies in liquid and gas media. With regard to liquid media, the focus will be on baromembrane technologies such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration, nanofiltration, and reverse osmosis, as well as those based on electrochemical potential gradients (electrodeionization) or temperature gradients (membrane distillation). In addition, gas permeation and pervaporation for the separation of gases and/or vapors will also be presented. For all technologies, the issue of selecting suitable membrane materials will be addressed, and representative examples of appropriate applications (related to current environmental and energy challenges) will be provided.
Hourly volumes*:
CM: 11:00 a.m.
TD: 9 a.m.
Characterization of Porous Materials
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
MESD-MM UNIZAR
ECTS
25 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Hybrid and Structured Materials
ECTS
2 credits
Training Structure
College of Sciences
Admission
Admission Requirements
Applications can be submitted through the following platforms:
French and European students: Follow the “Mon Master” procedure on the website:https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
French and European students: Follow the “eCandidat” procedure on the website: https://candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature/
Target Audience
M1 Admission Requirements: Bachelor’s degree (L3) in Chemistry, with specific variations depending on the track; further details on the target audience are provided in the descriptions of the associated tracks. Admission is selective and open to applicants nationwide and internationally (through “Études en France” and Campus France).
Admission to the M2 program—based on application review: M1 degree in chemistry, physical chemistry, physical and chemical sciences, process engineering, pharmacy, etc., depending on the track; more details on the target audience are provided in the descriptions of the associated tracks.
Capacity
160 in M1
160 square meters
Mandatory Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemistry/Biology, Physical and Chemical Sciences, Process Engineering, or other equivalent degrees.
More details on the prerequisites are provided in the program descriptions.
Recommended Prerequisites
Where applicable, details on the recommended prerequisites are provided in the course descriptions for the associated programs
And then
Continuing Education
- Doctoral Dissertation
- Master's Degree for Acquiring Dual Expertise
- IAE
Continuing Your Education Abroad
- Doctoral Dissertation
- Master's Degree for Acquiring Dual Expertise
Transition Programs and Reorientation
Where applicable, details regarding transfer options and program changes are provided in the program descriptions for the relevant tracks.
Employment Placement
To give students the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of chemistry that aligns with their career goals, a variety of specializations are offered, allowing them to pursue careers in the following fields:
- Health
- Sustainable Development and the Environment
- Separative and Nuclear Chemistry
- Biomolecular Chemistry and Chemistry of Living Systems
- Cosmetics, Flavors, and Fragrances Engineering
- Analytical and Control Chemistry for Products and Processes
The Master's degree in Chemistry therefore opens the door to careers as a scientific manager in research, research and development, production, or quality control, as well as technical sales manager, and so on.
For example, students who complete the various tracks of the Master’s in Chemistry program will be eligible for positions such as:
- a chemical engineer, materials chemist, or process chemist responsible for production, analysis, quality control, or project management;
- R&D engineer in a design office or in the chemical, pharmaceutical, healthcare, recycling, environmental, medical device, or contrast agent industries;
- Product Application Specialist, Process Engineering Designer, Manufacturing Manager, Chemical Analysis Specialist, Analytical Platform Manager, Process Engineering Specialist, Industrial Risk Specialist;
- Researcher / R&D or research engineer (upon completion of a Ph.D., for which this program prepares students): conducting scientific studies and implementing technological projects.
Pursuing doctoral studies is an option for those interested in careers as a faculty member, researcher, research engineer, etc.