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Master in Science Didactics - Didactique des sciences expérimentales et des mathématiques (Didactics of Experimental Sciences and Mathematics) at ENS de Lyon

ENS de Lyon, France

Programme overview

A research-oriented track linking the reference disciplines (mathematics, physical and chemical sciences, life and earth sciences) with their didactics and epistemologies, for teaching, learning and the dissemination of science from nursery school to higher education.

Faculty: ENS de Lyon - Master mention: Didactique des sciences  |  Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2, 120 ECTS)  |  Study mode: full-time; 100% French  |  Intake: September 2026  |  Location: Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Fundamentals of didactics and mediation, history of science, professionalisation, and dissemination and communication, followed by advanced study and a research dissertation.

Career pathways

Teaching and research in science didactics (with doctoral study), scientific mediation in science centres, museums and libraries, and training roles such as teacher trainer or continuing-education manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Master 1 entry requires a Licence (L3, 180 ECTS) or an equivalent foreign qualification; Master 2 entry requires a validated Master 1 (or 240 ECTS) or equivalent. Applications on file through the CADENS web application (ID, CV, motivation letter, higher-education transcripts, two recommendation letters; further documents may be requested by discipline), decided by the ENS de Lyon admissions committee; Master 2 applications ran 5 May to 9 June 2026 for 2026/2027. Master 1 applications are also made on the national Mon Master platform (17 February to 16 March 2026 for 2026/2027). International applicants can apply with an Ampère excellence scholarship of EUR 1,000 per month for 12 months.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). Rate for French, EU/EEA, Monaco, Andorra, Quebec and Swiss nationals, long-term residents, refugees and others listed by the school. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Rate for international students not covered by the lower rate. Annual national registration fee for the master, 2026/2027; CVEC not included. Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and Master 2, 120 ECTS)

Apply through the official page: https://monmaster.gouv.fr

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