Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1 campus

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BUT Chimie – Synthèse at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, France

Programme overview

A three-year BUT (6 semesters) with a 22 to 26-week internship, 600 hours of projects, teaching organised in blocks of knowledge and skills, and bridges allowing entry at different stages. It trains technicians who work directly with engineers or researchers across the development of chemistry: formulation, synthesis, analysis, production and control.

Faculty: Institut Universitaire de Technologie (IUT Lyon 1)  |  Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route  |  Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Students learn to analyse solid, liquid and gas samples, synthesise molecules, develop materials and/or formulated products, produce intermediate compounds and finished products, and manage laboratory activities.

Career pathways

The BUT allows further study in a Master's in chemistry, materials science or an engineering school.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Technological baccalaureate STL (SPCL, PCM and possibly BB or Biotech), general baccalaureate, professional baccalaureates (all) and equivalents; applications related to the training are assessed.

Duration: 6 semesters (3 years)

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