Master Chimie physique et analytique – Formulation et chimie industrielle (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

Formulation and Industrial Chemistry https://master-formulation-chimie-industrielle.univ-lyon1.fr/ Formerly part of the Chemistry Master’s degree, the Formulation and Industrial Chemistry track is now included within the Physical and Analytical Chemistry Master’s programme. From a curriculum perspective, this evolution strengthens the Analytical Chemistry component in the first year (M1), providing essential knowledge for the characterisation of raw materials and formulated products.

Faculty: Faculté des Sciences: Département de Chimie | Duration: 4 semesters (2 years) | Study mode: full-time; work-study (alternance) route; taught in French | Location: Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

The aim of this Professional Master’s degree is to train students for careers involving research, design, development, and production of formulated products with controlled performance properties.

Career pathways

The aim of this Professional Master’s degree is to provide students with career opportunities in a wide range of key industrial sectors where formulation plays a central role — chemistry, speciality chemicals, materials (cements, glass, paper, etc.), cosmetics, food processing, pharmaceuticals, and many others.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to the first year (M1) of the Master’s programme is open to students who have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Science and Technology, from any university, with a specialisation in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or Process Engineering.

Domestic applicants: EUR 255 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee (Master) 2026/2027 for EU/EEA students and others not subject to differentiated fees. Excludes CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 3,950 a year (2026/2027). Differentiated registration fee for non-EU/EEA students 2026/2027 (master); exemptions possible. Excludes CVEC. Source

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

Apply through the official page: https://ecandidat.univ-lyon1.fr/

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