ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Science
Language(s) of instruction
French
Presentation
After a degree in physics, this program allows students to specialize in the field of astrophysics in two years in order to pursue a doctoral thesis.
This course offers a complete and innovative training in astrophysics, in the form of a common course with the Master of Physics of the University Claude Bernard Lyon 1 and the Master Fundamental Physics and Applications of the University of Montpellier.
The first year is specific to each master's program and provides advanced knowledge in fundamental physics as well as the beginning of a specialization in astrophysics. The second year is common to both sites and is entirely dedicated to astrophysics.
2017-2020 (4 years): 60% success rate (Lyon + Montpellier classes)
Success rate
Objectives
This course prepares students mainly to pursue a doctorate, to enter the world of astrophysics and cosmology research. It is also possible to enter the business world at the level of bac+5.
Its content largely covers the theoretical and observational aspects of modern astrophysics, as well as instrumentation and numerical simulations. Part of the teaching is carried out in the form of projects.
Know-how and skills
At the end of the Master, you will have acquired in-depth knowledge:
- in astrophysics: from cosmology to the formation of planetary systems, stellar physics, the evolution of galaxies, the interstellar medium,
- essential concepts and instrumental and observational methods in astrophysics,
- Essential concepts and methods of image processing and data analysis,
- essential concepts and methods of modeling and numerical simulation in astrophysics.
You will be able to apply this knowledge to research problems in the field.
You will have skills in conducting a research project from the definition of objectives to the writing of a scientific report.
You will have developed your ability to work in a team.
Organization
Knowledge control
https://mcc.umontpellier.fr/ groups all the teaching units (UE) and their knowledge control methods.
Special arrangements
Video-conferencing courses, as students are spread over 2 sites (Lyon and Montpellier).
One week in the field (Haute-Provence observatory)
Internships, tutored projects
Internship | Mandatory |
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Integration week and project at the Observatoire de Haute-Provence (OHP)
Group research project
Digital project under the tutelage of a researcher
4-month internship in a research laboratory in France or abroad
Program
The course is organized over two years:
- The first year is common with the CCP course (M1 Astro-CCP) which, in addition to a solid training in physics, offers a beginning of specialization in astrophysics, cosmology and particle physics.
-The second year is a common course with the Claude Bernard University of Lyon. The courses are given either by videoconference (common courses with the Master of Physics of the University Claude Bernard-Lyon 1), or on site (some courses are also common with the M2 CCP course).
The 4th semester is dedicated to the long internship at the end of the program (4 months).
The year is organized in two semesters. Each semester has 30 ECTS and must be validated independently. There is no inter-semester compensation.
Select a program
M1 - Astrophysics-CCP
Observational Astrophysics Workshop 1
3 credits24hGeneral relativity and cosmology
3 credits24hAstrophysics
3 credits24hHydrodynamics
4 credits33hEnglish M1 PFA
2 credits21hAtoms, Molecules and Radiation
5 credits42hExperimental physics
5 credits42hModeling and Simulation in Physics
5 credits42h
Astroparticles 1
3 credits24hAdvanced quantum physics
6 credits49,5hStatistical physics
6 credits49,5hParticle physics 1
3 credits24hFluid dynamics in astrophysics and cosmology
2 credits16,5hM1 Astro-CCP internship
10 credits
M2 - Astrophysics-CCP
Formation of Stars and Planetary Systems
6 credits36hEnglish M2 PFA
2 credits21hRadiation Transfer and Stellar Atmospheres
3 credits18hObservational Astrophysics Workshop 2
4 credits30hObservational Cosmology
3 credits18hInterstellar Environment
3 credits18hFormation and Evolution of Galaxies
6 credits36hStructure and Stellar Evolution
3 credits18h
M2 Astro internship
21 creditsAstrophysical Instrumentation
6 credits36hAstrophysics digital project
3 credits
Admission
How to register
Applications are made on the following platforms:
French & European students:
- For the M1, follow the procedure " My Master " from the website : https://www.monmaster.gouv.fr/
- For M2, students must submit their application via the e-candidat application: https: //candidature.umontpellier.fr/candidature
International students from outside the EU: follow the "Studies in France" procedure: https: //pastel.diplomatie.gouv.fr/etudesenfrance/dyn/public/authentification/login.html
Target audience
Holders of a bachelor's degree in fundamental physics, or equivalent
Reception of Erasmus and Campus France students.
Necessary pre-requisites
Bachelor's degree in fundamental physics
Recommended prerequisites
Very good basis in physics and mathematics
And then
Further studies
Doctorate
Continuing your studies abroad
Yes
Bridges and reorientation
Other courses of the Master Fundamental Physics and Applications, Teaching Masters.
Professional integration
Between 2017 (creation) and 2020, out of all the students (23) who obtained the Lyon-Montpellier Astrophysics master's degree, 12 continued in thesis.
The others have integrated another master's degree or have found a job, 4 are looking for a thesis (class of 2020)