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Publié le 3 septembre 2020– Mis à jour le 9 mars 2024

Master Physique : M1 option Physique Théorique / Master of Physics option Theoretical Physics

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Master Physique : M1 option Physique Théorique / Master of Physics option Theoretical Physics

Résumé

This is the first year of a two year Master program in Theoretical Physics, entirely taught in English in an international setting, it is the natural preparation for  the second year of Master in Theoretical Physics and Applications (M2 TPA) . En savoir plus

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Application Process

Applicants already studying in France (or nationals of the European Economic Area, Andorra, Switzerland or Monaco) can apply in Master 1 via monmaster.

Students  outside the EU may apply via  Campus France  for the Master program in Theoretical Physics and Applications (Campus France taught in English): 


It is also possible to apply directly, sending an email with the subject “Application for Theoretical Physics and Applications Master Program of NAME OF THE APPLICANT”,  
to the secretary of the program with the following documents:
  • The application form filled, signed and scanned
  • CV
  • syllabuses  of the relevant courses studied (with references to some  books)
  • academic transcripts
  • a letter of motivation (including a short explanation of studies history and project)
  • the name and email address of two academic referees

The Master Pedagogical Committee will analyse the application and in case of acceptance, students should receive detailed instructions to complete the application procedure.

Bourses d'excellence CY Cergy Paris Université

Merit scholarship
CYU proposes a merit scholarship for   M2 students, with outstanding curriculum. The amount of the scholarship is 7000€/yr plus registration fees exemption. This grant is devoted to student  interested in pursuing their Ph.D. in a domain of interest of one of the CYU's research team, namely, in the case of this master,  one research team of the LPTM (Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modélisation).

Interested applicants should inform one of the academic contacts of the Master of their intention to apply for this grant, apply to the Master program, the grant application documents will then be sent to them. Deadline for e-mail deposit: May 3rd, 2024, Master pedagogical committee must have been contacted in advance.

Academic contacts (e-mail)

Pr. Andreas Honecker

Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modélisation (LPTM)
bureau E4.07
 

Dr. Geneviève Rollet
Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modélisation (LPTM)
bureau E4.15
 

Dr. Guy Trambly
Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modélisation (LPTM)
bureau E4.21
 

Tuition Fees

For French students or students from the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, the national registration fee is 243€ for one year in the Master's program, + 100€/year for a contribution to student life and campus (CVEC).
Non-French-speaking students should add approximately 80€ for French Language and Culture courses (ECTS credited in the master).

For non EU students the tuition fees  for one year of Master amounts up to  3 770 €/yr.
However, outstanding students are encouraged to apply, partial exemptions (namely the payment of national fees, 243 €) will be granted upon request and after study of their application files. 
 Application  form 2023-2024 and list of requested documents.
We encourage all foreign students, who wish to apply individually, to consult the web page: Coming for individual mobility.

Administrative contacts

Secretary :


Cergy-Paris Université
Bât. Saint Martin II, bureau E3.02
2, avenue Adolphe Chauvin, BP 222
F-95302 Cergy Pontoise, cedex
France
secretariat-dept-physique@cyu.fr

Tel : +33/0 1 34 25 65 56

Présentation

This is the first year of a two year Master program in Theoretical Physics, entirely taught in English in an international setting,  it is the natural preparation for  the second year of Master in Theoretical Physics and Applications (M2 TPA), offering  specializations with a strong focus on  Simulation of Quantum Systems or Physics of Complex Living Systems, but also the possibility for each student to construct its own profile in theoretical physics. 

It is one of three possible paths of the first year (M1) of the CYU 's Master of  Physics.

For French speaking students a larger spectrum of second year specialties are available in numerical physics or even experimental physics.
More generally, this program prepares students for a large number of master's degrees in physics, in France, in Europe or in the world.

This first year of Master aims at offering to students coming from different horizons a common general background and the powerful tools required to start working in Theoretical Physics, as well as opening to them a broad spectrum of domains.
Its role is two-fold; on the one hand, it insures the harmonization of a heterogeneous population of students coming from all over the world and give them a solid background needed to continue in any Master 2 program of physics (fundamental or applied); on the other hand, it provides students with a first contact with research subjects through a choice of options and/or projects helping them building their personal project and choosing their M2 specialization.
 

Enjeux

It is important to note that this first year of Master has been built to insure to students the possibility to start their specialization in theoretical physics, nevertheless it has been done in such a way, that reorientation to more applied physics is not difficult.
The choice of a national French degree fully taught in English has the double advantage of an international open up:
 It makes this training accessible to students from all over the world and allows world specialists to participate in the teaching and supervision of students, thus guaranteeing excellence in the discipline.
 It also allows French-speaking students to receive disciplinary training in a familiar environment, while being exposed to international realities and improving their practical and professional English.
At the European level, the absence of language barriers facilitates exchanges of both students and professors between universities and possible double degrees.

Lieux

Site de Saint-Martin

Responsable(s) de la formation

HONECKER Andreas

Partenariats

Établissements

CY Institut Sciences et Techniques
Site de Saint-Martin
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Admission

Pré-requis

Niveau(x) de recrutement

Bac+3

Formation(s) requise(s)

180 ECTS or equivalent (3/4 years BSc) in an academic program in Physics (or in some cases in Mathematics) including basic knowledge of Electromagnetism, Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Mechanics, and Linear Algebra are required. A good mastering of English is essential to follow the lectures. Some knowledge in coding is a plus (python for example). 
 
Candidates finishing their degree by September can apply conditionally, they should provide certificates for the previous years and the partial marks obtained during the current academic year. Although no particular certificate in English is required, language proficiency is taken into consideration.

Modalités de candidature

There are three ways to apply:
  • e-candidat (for students in France)
  • Campus France (from abroad)
  • Direct application to the program (when a direct contact with the master academic committee is needed)

Modalités de candidature spécifiques
Non-EU students have to apply  via their  local Campus France agency (through a new procedure called "Etudes en France").

Candidates can in addition, if they have special issues to discuss (like fees exemption or grant application), apply by sending an email to one of the academic directors of the program (they should in any case contact their local Campus France agency).

Conditions d'admission / Modalités de sélection

  • Admission is based on academic records, taking into account grades earned, the syllabus of the courses followed and recommendation of professors. The study of the file may be completed by an interview. 

Programme

This program is the first year of the theoretical part of the two-years Master of Physics of CYU. It is fully taught in English. It is supported by the research teams of the Laboratoire de Physique Théorique et Modélisation (LPTM CNRS UMR 8089).
This first year of Master is devoted to the study of the main general theories of physics (with a special attention given to Quantum Mechanics and Condensed Matter Physics) and the relevant mathematical and computational methods constituting the basis of an education in fundamental Physics.
 

Contenu de la formation

1st semester (S1)

  • Quantum Mechanics I
  • Quantum Mechanics II
  • Programming course
  • Monte Carlo Methods
  • Applied Mathematics I: differential equations
  • Condensed Matter Physics I
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Introduction to Symmetries in Physics
  • Lab Hours
  • French for Foreigners (*)/ Scientific Communication in English (**)
(*) Lectures take place entirely at semester 1 even if the 6 credits earned are spread over the 2 semesters
(**) Proposed to improve English skills of French speaking students



2nd semester (S2)

  • Quantum Mechanics III
  • Condensed Matter Physics II
  • Electrodynamics
  • Computational Physics
  • Applied Mathematics II:  Introduction to differential geometry, tensors
  • Materials Physics and Phase Transitions
  • Tutored projects /options
  • The subjects of the tutored project are to be chosen by the student in agreement with the pedagogical committee; a list of proposals is available, for instance: General Relativity and Cosmology, Introduction to Quantum Information, Soft matter, Distributions, Quantum Mechanics in Materials
  • One tutored project amounts to a full time work of two weeks, plus writing a report and preparing an oral presentation (only one oral presentation for the two projects is required).
     
Syllabus of courses
 

  • The evaluation of the internship is based on the assessment of the internship tutor, a written report (~ 20 pages) and an oral defense. 

A collaboration between LPTM, the Theoretical Physics and the Condensed Matter Departments of Zaragoza University and the Institut for Biocomputational Physics (BIFI) of Zaragoza has led to a joint Master program, which has received the label "Spanish-French International Master Program" and proposes to especially selected students a double diploma (our Master and the Master en Fisica y Tecnologias Fisicas from Zaragoza University) including an international mobility of at least one semester during the two years.
 
In addition, the physics department has a large number of international partnerships.
Of Erasmus type:
University of: Bologna, Chester, Edinburgh, Oldenburg, Parma, Zaragoza, Firenze, Groningen, Mons, München.
Or not:
University of: Warwick, Montréal (CA), Laval (CA), Osaka Prefecture (Japon), Kazan (Russie), NUS (Singapour), Pusan (Corée), FUMEC (Brésil), Buenos Aires (Argentine).

Temps plein

Short after September 15th start the lectures (and exercises classes). Mid-term exams take place after 6 or 7 weeks of courses. The same scheme of 6 or 7 weeks of classes repeat until the Christmas holidays. Examinations for the first semester take place at the beginning of January and close the first semester. The second semester starts similarly to the first with a 6 or 7 weeks of classes ending with an examination session. After the spring holidays starts the last period of the year dedicated to options and projects evaluated around June 15th mostly by project defenses. The jury meets and decides on the results of the year for each student. 

Aménagé

A second session of exams is proposed to the students who have failed (except for labs and projects/options). The final results for the year are known about July 15th.

Et après ?

Niveau de sortie

Année post-bac de sortie

Bac +4

Niveau de sortie

BAC +4

Compétences visées

Activités visées / compétences attestées

Analyze a given problem and link it to general and well known results of physics within the framework of a fixed model.
Apply abstraction, logic and knowledge of orders of magnitude to question the relevance of a suggested model.
Carry out a reasoning, knowing how to identify the required hypothesis that underlie it and to elaborate the proofs to establish it, with the help of either mathematical or computational tools.
Analyze results with a critical, curious and innovative mind.
Communicate in writing and orally in a rigorous and appropriate manner.
Be familiar with the large disciplinary knowledge of fundamental physics.

Poursuites d'études

This master program is definitely research oriented. Most students will continue in the second year of master and finally join a PhD program. 

Débouchés professionnels

Secteurs d'activité ou type d'emploi

The expected career after a two-year Master in theoretical physics followed by a PhD in the same field is clearly the one of academic research (in universities or research institute either in France (CNRS, CEA…) or abroad).
If students want to have a different trajectory, the number of opportunities for physicists, after a master's degree (or PhD degree) is large in a wide variety of domains (Research and Development for products or processes, Teaching, Financial Analysis, Quality Assessment, Scientific Communication, Network Management for transportation, energy supply…).

Inscriptions

Coût de la formation

  • For students from the European Union, the European Economic Area or Switzerland, and for students who have obtained a partial fees exemption: National fees +  for non-French speakers the cost of one semester of "French as a foreign language" courses at the CYU CILFAC (Centre International Langue Française et Action Culturelle)  (for more details on tuition fees).