Duration
4 semesters
Component
Faculty of Science & Technology
Presentation
The Master's in Chemistry comprises four courses:
- Analytical Chemistry and Quality Assurance (C2AQ)
- Bioactives and Cosmetics (BC)
- Organic Chemistry and Therapeutics (COT)
- Sustainable Development and Energy Transition (D2TE)
The BC, C2AQ, COT and D2TE-option Materials courses are open to Master 2 students on an apprenticeship basis.
The 2-year Organic Chemistry and Therapeutics (OCT) pathway in the Chemistry Master's program aims to train managers with skills in the design and synthesis of molecules of biological interest for applications in medicinal chemistry and chemobiology in the pharmaceutical industry, fine chemistry and academic research organizations (CNRS, university laboratories, etc.).
Skills
The diploma provides :
- in-depth knowledge of drug design, organic synthesis methodology and the synthesis of bioorganic molecules, with the application of new synthesis technologies.
- training in biochemistry to better understand biomolecules and their interactions.
- extensive knowledge of analytical chemistry (spectroscopic methods).
- an introduction to research through practical work and research projects in laboratories.
International dimension
The Master's degree is offered as a double-diploma in partnership with the Jagiellonian University of Krakow in Poland. International mobility is also possible with other partner universities for a period of study or internship during the course.
Useful contacts
Faculty of Science & Technology - Département Chimie
1, rue de Chartres 45067 Orléans cedex 2
https://www.univ-orleans.fr/fr/sciences-techniques/formation/chimie/master-chimie
Department secretary : secretariat-chimie.st @ univ-orleans.fr
Tel: 02 38 41 72 50
Schooling : masters.st @ univ-orleans.fr
Program
Lessons learned
The first year ends with a 4-5 month internship in a professional environment.
The second year includes a research or entrepreneurship project (for students on apprenticeship contracts) and ends with a 6-month internship in a professional, industrial or academic environment, giving our graduates a strong practical experience.
The projects
Discovery of research : in the form of practical work in M1 (for all students) and in the form of a laboratory project in M2 (for students in initial training).
Entrepreneurship project (M2 Apprenticeship): an approach to business creation through an entrepreneurship project, enabling students to acquire managerial skills, tools and methods.
Internships: R&D in organic chemistry in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, agrochemical, paint, additive, glue and polymer industries, or in academic laboratories.
Dissertation/Report : Carrying out a study assigned by the host company or laboratory (summarizing the results in a dissertation/report and presenting it to a jury).
Admission
Admission requirements
The COT Chemistry Master's degree is accessible by application in 1st year after a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemistry-Physics or Biochemistry containing a high proportion of chemistry, or under certain conditions after a BUT3 in Organic Chemistry. It is accessible in 2nd year after a 1st year Master's degree in Chemistry with a focus on organic chemistry, or a recognized equivalent diploma conferring comparable skills.
How to register
Applications for M1 must be sent to the following address: https: //www.monmaster.gouv.fr/master/universite-d-orleans/chimie-moleculaire?q=Orleans&p=2&position=16&layout=1
M2 application to be sent to the following address: https: //ecandidat.univ-orleans.fr/
Tuition fees
For students: https: //www.univ-orleans.fr/fr/univ/formation/droits-dinscriptions
For adults returning to school; consult SEFCO.
For apprenticeship training: https: //www.cfa-univ.fr/recherche-formation/
And then
Professional integration
Career opportunities are centered on a variety of sectors: fine chemicals, specialty pharmaceuticals, cosmetology, fragrances and perfumes, agri-food, agrochemicals, public bodies and local authorities, higher education after a doctoral thesis.
The jobs available are:
- Design engineer (Research and Development) in companies, research organizations or local authorities.
- Technical sales manager
- Researcher, teacher-researcher, research engineer after a doctoral thesis.