BUT Mesures physiques at Université Savoie Mont Blanc

Programme overview

The BUT Mesures physiques (MPh) at the IUT d'Annecy teaches students to understand, design and run measurement systems in the physical sciences, with a professionalising and project-based approach.

Faculty: IUT d'Annecy | Duration: 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS) | Study mode: full-time; work-study possible from semester 4; taught in French | Intake: September (first fortnight) | Location: Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

What you will study

Physics (mechanics, thermal science, optics), the structure of matter (chemistry, materials, spectroscopy), measurement tools (electronics, sensors, metrology) and communication (English, business, expression). Two parcours: Techniques d'instrumentation and Matériaux et contrôles physico-chimiques. A placement or semester 5 abroad is possible.

Career pathways

Graduates become technicians in measurement and testing, metrology and quality, R&D measurements, scientific instrumentation and instrument control. Further study includes engineering schools (including by apprenticeship), licences, masters and licences professionnelles.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Open to holders of a general or technological baccalauréat, a DAEU, or students reorienting from other courses, preparatory classes or IUT departments. Interest in science and technology, physics, chemistry, materials, instrumentation and environment is expected, with aptitude for practical work.

Domestic applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). National registration fee for students not subject to differentiated fees (EU/EEA). Excludes the CVEC. Source

International applicants: EUR 178 a year (2026/2027). Students subject to differentiated fees (statutory rate 2,902 EUR) are exempted in full at Licence/BUT/LP level and pay the national rate. Excludes the CVEC. Source

Intake: September (first fortnight)

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters, 180 ECTS)

Explore more study programmes

Engineering