Master Chimie – Chimie et ingénierie de la formulation (CIF) at Centrale Lille

Master 2 in formulation chemistry and engineering, created in 2004 from the former DESS in formulation chemistry. It trains students for all formulation trades, from specialty chemicals to detergents, cosmetics, perfumes, paints, inks, adhesives, pharmaceuticals and agrofood products.

Faculty: Centrale Lille Institut, co-accredited with the University of Lille  |  Department: Chimie  |  Duration: 1 year (Master 2)  |  Study mode: full-time (taught in French and English)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Hauts-de-France, France

What you will study

Seven blocks of knowledge and skills: physicochemistry of formulation, formulation methodologies, formulation processes, industrial formulation, transversal skills, practical training and technology watch. Teaching runs from September to February, followed by six months of internship in a company or research laboratory from mid-February.

Career pathways

About 80 percent of graduates take executive positions, mostly in R&D, process, quality or technical sales roles; about 20 percent continue to a doctorate. Professional insertion is reported at 100 percent within six months.

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