Doctorat Mécanique at Conservatoire national des arts et métiers (Cnam)

Doctorate (Bac+8, level 8) in Mechanics awarded by the Conservatoire national des arts et métiers, prepared within ED 432 SMI (Sciences des métiers de l'ingénieur). It trains future teacher-researchers and researchers in mechanics and builds specialised applied research skills.

Department: Ecole doctorale  |  Duration: 3 years (thesis); 180 credits  |  Study mode: part-time (language of instruction: French)  |  Location: Paris, Île-de-France, France

What you will study

The doctorate comprises the thesis and a doctoral pathway: more than 100 hours of training spread over the three years of the thesis, at least 50 hours of scientific courses (from the doctoral school's own courses or other formats) and at least 50 hours of courses on professional life, plus attendance at research seminars (notably those of the candidate's laboratory) and presentations at doctoral student days. It ends with a thesis defence before a jury.

Career pathways

Teacher-researcher or researcher in mechanics.

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