Program Overview

Master International de Chimie aux Surfaces et Interfaces

The Master International de Chimie aux Surfaces et Interfaces (ICSI) is a two-year program offered in partnership between the Université Paul Sabatier (UT3) and the Université de Montréal (UdeM) in Quebec. This program combines a foundation of high-level teaching with a long period of research activities in a laboratory, based on collaborations established between researchers from the partner universities.

Program Overview

The Master ICSI program aims to train versatile chemists with a good understanding of interfaces (solid/liquid, soft matter/liquid, soft matter/solid) and surface chemistry (modification, reactivity, etc.). The program is designed to resemble the model of North American masters, with a reduced volume of teaching hours and long periods of research internships in laboratories, which are based on research collaborations between French and Canadian teams.

Program Structure

The program is divided into two years, with a strong focus on research. The first year takes place in Toulouse, and the second year takes place in Montréal.

• First Year: Students begin their first semester (S7) in France, at the Université Paul Sabatier, with teachings specific to surface and interface chemistry, as well as mutualized teachings with other master's programs in chemistry. The second semester (S8) includes a long period of research in a laboratory, in the form of an internship that takes place from January to June.
• Second Year: Students spend their second year in Montréal (S9 and S10), where they follow learning activities (90 hours) and complete a long internship (12 months) in continuity with their M1 internship.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master ICSI program, students must hold a degree in chemistry, chemical physics, physics, or physical and chemical sciences. Admissions are based on a selection process that includes a review of the applicant's dossier and an individual interview with the pedagogical team.

Program Details

The Master ICSI program is one of the seven paths offered by the Master's degree in Chemistry at the Université Paul Sabatier (UT3). The program includes a range of teachings and research activities, with a focus on the chemistry of surfaces and interfaces.

Research Areas

The program covers a range of research areas, including:

• Chimie Analytique et Instrumentation (CAI)
• Chimie Verte (CV)
• Chimie Santé (CS)
• Chimie Computationnelle : Théories, Modélisation, Applications (CCTMA)
• Theoretical Chemistry and Computational Modeling (TCCM)
• Préparation à l'Agrégation Générale de Chimie (PAGC)
• International Chimie aux Surfaces et aux Interfaces (ICSI)

Teaching and Research

The program includes a combination of teachings and research activities, with a focus on laboratory work and research internships. Students have the opportunity to work with researchers from the partner universities and to develop their skills in a range of areas related to surface and interface chemistry.

Conclusion

The Master International de Chimie aux Surfaces et Interfaces (ICSI) is a unique program that offers students the opportunity to develop their skills in a range of areas related to surface and interface chemistry. With a strong focus on research and laboratory work, this program is ideal for students who wish to pursue a career in this field.