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Master of Fundamental Physics and Applications, Course: Physics

The aim of the "Physics" pathway in the Physics Master's program is to provide high-level training in fundamental, theoretical, numerical and experimental physics, covering a vast field of physics.

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This is the English description of the "parcours : physique" since it is an international Master program in Fundamental Physics (FunPhys). Please, note that since the Master is internationally open, the classes will be taught in English and a good level of understanding is therefore required. FunPhys is one of the possible study tracks within the Master degree (MSc.) in Physics at Aix-Marseille University.

The purpose of this 2-year specific training, focused on "Fundamental Physics", is to provide a strong general education in the major areas of physics and the possibilities for specialisation through constructing is own study path by choosing course units.

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  • General structure of the FunPhys MS curriculum (organisation of the courses and credit hours)

    This Master's program (a 2-year long cycle) is worth 120 credits (ECTS). The AMU Master estimation is 1 credit = average of 25 and 30 study hours (also known as work hours) among which there may be 10 hours courses + guided exercise sessions. For more information see p.10 in the ECTS Users' Guide.

    - 1st Master year: M1 (60 ECTS) is divided into two semesters:

    • Semester 1 (30 ECTS): a focus on basic education in physics in order to provide well-trained backgrounds. Common part made by compulsory units. Main campus site: St-Charles (down town).
    • Semester 2 (30 ECTS): under the advises of an educational orientation committee, four optional courses can be chosen to gain a strong general education in the major areas of physics. This is the starting point for a gradual specialization. Main campus site: St-Charles (down town).

    - 2nd Master year: M2 (60 ECTS): is accessible for students having passed the Master-1 year, or to external students having completed a Master-1 level elsewhere.

    • Semester 3 (30 ECTS): Based on their choices of Majors and Minors, students can orient their training towards various topics of specialization in fundamental Physics. Students are cautioned to check any prerequisite requirements for a course before making a selection. Guiding interviews will be held all along the Master training in order to help students in their choices and in accordance with their performance during the academic year.

    Hereafter, are some ideas of guideline for possible study tracks within the FunPhys Master program: see the tabs down below.

Application procedure

  • Foreword

    • It is reminded that a Master's degree is a 2-year training program. In order to be taught in a more coherent way, it is advised to enroll in the 1st year of the curriculum. Eligible students are those who have obtained a Science degree in Physics, or a 3rd year of engineering or foreign equivalent. Good performance in previous years of education is expected.
    • Enrolment in the 2nd year: future 1st year Master students will be entitled to enrolment if they have completed the Master-1 year. For students coming from other universities the enrolment is possible. Eligible students are those that have completed a first year master in physics, or are holder of an engineer diploma or foreign equivalent. Good performance in previous years of education is expected. An interview may be requested by officials of the Master.

    Please, note that since the Master is internationally open, the classes will be taught in English and a good level of understanding is therefore required.

  • Application procedure

    Check which application process is for you on the dedicated Sciences Faculty web page, here.

    • M1: Application for the 1st Master year (M1) of the FunPhys Master programs: go to the national Master portal "Mon Master", see here.
    • M2: Application for the 2nd Master year (M2) of the FunPhys Master program requires the e-candidat procedure,: select "Master 2 Physique : Physique MARSEILLE Saint-Charles".

    Follow the Campus France procedure if applicable.


    BEWARE: the Campus France application process needs to be usually fulfilled before January the 1st.

    To find the FunPhys study program on the Campus France website:

    • see the "Master's degree in physics - Physics Track" in Marseille by selecting on the l.h.s.: Master, Sciences, taught in EN, National degree and by type "Marseille" inside the search bar on the top of the page.
    • Alternatively, see the French spoken entry : "Master Sciences, technologie, santé mention Physique - Parcours Physique" : Établissement: Aix-Marseille Université - Faculté des sciences - Campus Marseille Centre (FDS).

    Recommendation Letters:

    If you apply for the 2nd-year Master directly from outside AMU, ask for one confidential recommendation letter (only for candidates who were not previously enrolled in the M1-year of the Master in Physics at AMU):

    Once your application has been submitted, and before mid-June, please arrange for the confidential recommendation letter to be sent directly by one professor of your current M1-year of education and one by the supervisor of your last year research internship (ex: Master 1 internship). This letter should be emailed directly by your recommender to the Master administration office.

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