Theoretical chemistry and modeling
Presentation
Theoretical chemistry and molecular modeling play an increasingly important role in chemistry, biochemistry, physics and materials science. This discipline of chemistry provides conceptual tools, qualitative models and quantitative data that enable theoretical chemists to contribute to the development of innovative, tailor-made chemical systems.
The aim of the program is to give students a rigorous training in theoretical and computational chemistry, with a view to joining the academic world or the R&D teams of major industrial groups. It offers a dual competence in computer science and theoretical chemistry, through the learning of a programming language and formal algebra tools.
Know-how and skills
Disciplinary skills
- Define and implement a numerical modeling strategy based on an experimental problem in chemistry, or at the frontier with physics and biochemistry (M)
- Exploit and analyze the results of calculations based on the main methods of theoretical chemistry (E)
- Develop modeling and simulation tools, particularly for chemistry, by mastering computer tools, various numerical methods, and at least one programming language (M)
Cross-disciplinary skills
- Participate in work meetings in English
- Design, lead and manage a project independently
- Integration into a professional environment
Organization
This course offers teaching that is partly pooled as part of the French Theoretical Chemistry Network (RFCT), with contributors from various university centers in the South-West Pole: Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse 3; Université de Bordeaux; Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour.
- Program : List of UEs here
- Tutored projects: M1 tutored project / M2 tutored project
- M1 internship: Compulsory internship of at least 2 months
- M2 Internship: Mandatory internship of at least 5 months
TARGET AUDIENCE
The recruitment level is Bac +3. The recommended bachelor's degrees for admission to Master 1 are Chemistry, Physics, Chemistry or Physical Sciences.
For direct entry into Master 2, you should ideally have completed a Master 1 in chemistry or physical and chemical sciences, with a strong component in theoretical chemistry and modeling.
- Prerequisites : This course is aimed primarily at students with a general bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics or chemistry. Students with a general bachelor's degree in science can apply by submitting an application file.
- Recommended prerequisites: a degree in chemistry, physics or engineering.
Job opportunities
- Further studies in France: PhD D. programs, most often in the field of chemical modeling (quantum chemistry, molecular or solid modeling and dynamics, theoretical physical chemistry, etc.). Numerous opportunities for doctoral studies are available both in France and abroad
- Further study abroad : PhD In the field of chemical modeling (quantum chemistry, molecular or solid modeling and dynamics, theoretical physical chemistry, etc.).
- Career opportunities: Modeling and simulation (design, research and development engineer, chemical engineer in molecular modeling, etc.) / Other careers open to graduates of this course: programmer analyst, software developer.