Integrated Research for Advanced Chemistry and Materials

University of Lille · Lille, France

The Master degree IRACM (Integrated Research for Advanced Chemistry and Materials) , co-accredited by Lille University and Centrale Lille, provides an advanced 2-year programme dealing mainly with physical chemistry, sustainable chemistry and molecular chemistry, which are representative of present research interests in 5 laboratories of Lille University (LASIRE, UCCS, UMET, PC2A and IEMN). The main objective of IRACM is to prepare undergraduate students to PhD programs, in particular within research laboratories of our university. The originality of IRACM relies on the pedagogical approach to research training: apart from classical classes devoted to the main fields of chemistry, the student will be gradually immersed in our laboratories, and will select optional courses in line with their own future research project. From S1 to S4, students will have « integrated research classes » with special focuses on: Smart Macromolecular Systems, Physical Chemistry for Nanosciences, Chemical Strategies for Sustainability and Photosciences. The student’s autonomy and initiative will be encouraged through MOOC classes, discussions around current trends in chemistry (“Hot Topics”), and challenge projects (bibliographic and lab activities). Two common threads will be followed from S1 to S3: one on the different applications of photosciences; and one around theoretical and technical skills necessary for 21st century chemistry, such as Scientific Programming, Computational Chemistry, and Artificial Intelligence for Chemistry. Participation to local congresses or symposia will be encouraged. Students will acquire specific skills in specialization courses in connection with the excellence of the academic research laboratories of our department. Besides, students will have the opportunity to develop the necessary skills for training in research: Acquiring experimental skills in laboratories, connecting knowledge from different fields and formulating rigorous reasoning, working in autonomy, setting priorities, managing time and self-evaluating. Searching bibliography and producing a summary note from bibliographical documents. Assessing the quality (reliability and validity) of the information and its source. Developing language skills for scientific communication (written report, oral communication). High-level educational and research environment, proposed by 5 internationally reknowned laboratories of the chemistry department. An international recruitment, an interdisciplinary programme encompassing organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry and analytical chemistry. 12 months of experimental teaching and laboratory internships during the master degree, which will facilitate integration within both academic and industrial domains. Master students will also acquire project management skills. An interdisciplinary training from the master to the doctorate including an international environment, mobility and thematic summer schools.

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• DegreeGrade de Master (Master-equivalent Degree)
• Duration3 years
• ECTS180
• LanguageEnglish
• Study formatOn Campus
• PaceFull-time
• CountryFrance
• FacultyChemistry & Materials

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