M1 General Physics

M1 General Physics is a Masters program taught at Université Paris-Saclay, France. Intake: August. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The M1 General Physics is the first year of the Master’s program in the Department of Physics at Université Paris-Saclay. It covers a broad curriculum that includes high-energy physics and cosmology, quantum physics, statistical physics, soft matter, and condensed matter. Students develop the ability to master and apply specialized knowledge in physics with scientific rigor.

Teaching is delivered full-time and the courses run over two semesters. The structure includes Semester 1 coursework (30 ECTS), with a flexible à la carte choice of courses and supervised studies. Students also complete a mix of lecture and guided components, including practical classes and supervised studies as listed for Semester 1 modules.

After completing M1 General Physics, students can apply for the second year of a Master’s degree in Physics, specializing in either theoretical or applied physics, at Université Paris-Saclay or other universities.

Modules

• Fundamentals S1 (Select 3 modules among 5 – 4 ECTS each)
• Atoms, Molecules and Optics

The minimum requirements for admission in M1 General Physics at Université Paris-Saclay for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Université Paris-Saclay.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Université Paris-Saclay as pre-requiste for admission in M1 General Physics.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

The program welcomes Bachelor's graduates who wish to deepen their knowledge of physics and pursue a research career in a university, an industrial or a public research laboratory. It is open primarily to physicists, but also to mathematics and engineering students, provided they have a solid background in fundamental physics (including quantum mechanics, statistical physics, special relativity and electrodynamics) and in mathematical tools for physics.

• Motivation letter (explaining motivation for joining specifically the M1 General Physics programme).
• All transcripts of the years / semesters validated since the high school diploma at the date of application.
• Baccalauréat (BAC) in France = https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baccalaur%C3%A9at, we need your complete undergraduate and gradute (if applicable) transcripts
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Detailed description and hourly volume of courses taken since the beginning of the university program.
• Provide the Syllabus (usually given by your university) of the courses that you have taken during your studies.
• Certificate of English level (compulsory for non-English speakers).
• Referring contact information (compulsory for non-international applicants).
• VAP file (obligatory for all persons requesting a valuation of the assets to enter the diploma).
• Supporting documents for Recognition of Prior Learning procedure only if concerned (including residence permit or asylum-related documents listed on the program page).

We expect at least a B2 level (Common European Framework of Reference).

Please check detail of study units at https://www.universite-paris-saclay.fr/en/education/master/physique-fondamentale-et-applications/m1-general-physics

28 fully funded scholarships are listed for France. See France scholarships.