Master Physique fondamentale et applications – Physique subatomique (M2) at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1

Programme overview

The M.S. in Subatomic Physics is composed of 120 ECTS split in 4 semesters over 2 years. The domain of studies covers various fields of Subatomic Physics from Nuclear Physics to High Energy Physics (experimental and theoretical), as well as astroparticles, with a sound knowledge of fundamental Physics.

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

What you will study

A the end of their Master of Physics, the students will have acquired theoretical and practical competences in the field of their specialization in Physics and will be able to join a research laboratory at the level of Bac+5.

Career pathways

The Master of Physics prepare the students for their pursuit of career in a research laboratory for a PhD. Short duration specialization are also possible to directly integrate a company (in computing for example) but direct recruitement in companies is also possible at the level of Bac+5.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The Master of Physics is opened to all students with a BSc. (Licence of Physics in the LMD scheme). The final agreement is delivered by the Board of Studies of the Master of Physics.

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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