Parcours DMIPS (Polymers Science)
The double Master in Polymer science is merging the competencies of the University of Basque Country (UPV/EHU) and the University of Bordeaux (UB) in polymer teaching and research. The objective is to provide a comprehensive and unique training, that is well identified and dedicated to Polymer Science from the polymer design and synthesis to their engineering, processing and use. Students following this double Master program will be awarded with two master diplomas: the master diploma of the Master in “Química y Polímeros” issued by the UPV/EHU and the master diploma of the Master in “Chimie” issued by the UB. With this double Master degree, you will be identified as a unique workforce in the field in Europe. All courses are taught in English and international mobility between UPV/EHU and UB is mandatory to obtain the double master degree.
Specificities
- The first year of the double master degree is focused on the fundamental aspects of polymer science (polymer chemistry, polymer physics, thermodynamics, characterization, polymer reaction engineering, and processing) and is taught at the Faculty of Chemistry of Donostia-San Sebastian. One of the lectures (physical-chemistry of polymers in solution) is taught in a hybrid configuration from Bordeaux. In the second semester, students will have to carry on a research project (18 ECTS) in the labs of research groups located in Donostia-San Sebastián.
- The second year will be taught at the university of Bordeaux with two lectures given from San Sebastian in a hybrid configuration. Advanced topics (e.g., functional polymers or soft matter self-assembly) and in-depth courses on polymer physics, processing and engineering will be taught to complement the training received in the first two semesters. During the fourth semester, students will be required to do a research internship (30 ECTS) in an industrial or academic polymer research centers. The master program will propose a list of internships in close collaboration with the LCPO and POLYMAT laboratories, and industrial partners (e.g., Arkema, Akzo-Nobel, DSM, Wacker, Allnex, Solvay). The internship will promote internationalization of the students and also future integration in the market place.
Perspectives
Upon graduation, students will be well prepared to pursue doctoral studies and careers as R&D scientists or engineers in the dynamic field of the polymer industry, which offers strong employment potential for highly qualified candidates.
