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Master Polymer Sciences at Université de Bordeaux

Université de Bordeaux, France

Programme overview

Double master in Polymer Science run by POLYMAT (University of the Basque Country UPV/EHU) and LCPO (University of Bordeaux), giving a complete training from polymer design and synthesis to engineering, processing and use. Double diploma University of Bordeaux and UPV/EHU, with mandatory international mobility.

Duration: 2 years (Master 1 and 2)  |  Study mode: full-time; English  |  Location: Talence, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

What you will study

Year 1 at the Faculty of Chemistry in Donostia-San Sebastian covers polymer chemistry, polymer physics, thermodynamics, characterisation, polymer reaction engineering and processing (e.g. Macromolecular Chemistry, Chemical and Physical Characterization of Macromolecules, Industrial Polymerization Processes) plus an 18 ECTS research project. Year 2 at Bordeaux covers Macromolecular Engineering, Self-Assembly, Polymers and Surfactants and two of four optional topics (Polymer Physics, Advanced Processing Techniques, Advanced Characterization Techniques, Polymer Reaction Engineering), followed by a 30 ECTS six-month research internship in a lab or company.

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Entry requirements

Completed three years of a Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in scientific disciplines such as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Chemical Physics. Online pre-registration with motivation letter, CV and BSc transcript (and language certificates); a joint selection committee from Bordeaux and UPV/EHU decides, with possible interviews. French and international students register at the University of Bordeaux as home university. Lectures are in English.

Duration: 2 years (master 1 and 2)

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