Master Physique Fondamentale Et Applications — Tronc commun M1

Aix-Marseille University is the largest multidisciplinary French-speaking university, hosting 80,000 students and 8,000 staff across five large campuses. It is a research-intensive institution known for its international outlook and commitment to academic excellence.

Physique Fondamentale Et Applications, in its Tronc commun M1 track, is the shared first-year core of the physics master's programme at Aix-Marseille Université, before students branch into more specialized second-year tracks. Fundamental physics as a discipline builds on classical and quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics and statistical physics, together with the mathematical methods needed to model physical systems, and a common first year is designed to bring students from different backgrounds to a shared level before specialization. Coursework in this kind of core year typically covers advanced mechanics and electromagnetism, quantum physics, statistical physics, numerical methods and laboratory work, giving students a broad and rigorous foundation across the main branches of physics. Students also usually take part in project work or introductory research experiences during this first year, helping them identify the area of physics -- such as photonics, condensed matter, particle physics or astrophysics -- they wish to pursue in their second year. After completing the common core, graduates typically progress into a specialized second-year track within the same physics master's programme, leading eventually to research, engineering or teaching careers, or doctoral study. The programme is based in Marseille Cedex 3, France, and forms part of a master's degree delivered over two years, with an intake in September. Instruction is given in French and yearly tuition is 250 EUR, so applicants need strong French alongside their physics and mathematics background.