Duration

2 years (120 ECTS)

Starting Date

September

Tuition Fee

€ 3,941 per year

Location

University of Bordeaux

Program outline

The international Master in Light Sciences and Technologies (LIGHT S&T) is a Graduate Program of the University of Bordeaux. Selected as an “Initiative of Excellence”, the program provides a multidisciplinary environment for first-class research and education.

Scientific scope:

  • Laser & photonics
  • Extreme regimes of light
  • Biophotonics & imaging
  • Materials for photonics
  • Quantum sciences & Quantum technologies
  • Condensed matter
  • Nanosciences
  • Optoelectronics
  • Photochemistry
  • Molecular photonics

Strengths

  • An integrated, interdisciplinary program, provided by both academic and industrial experts.
  • A “hands-on”, cross-cutting and immersive training in research laboratories and cutting-edge facilities
  • International mobility opportunities and / or training within the industrial sector.
  • Double degree opportunity with the Institut d’Optique Graduate School.
  • Paid internship as of the first year of the Master program.

The program benefits from the support of the International Master program of the University of Bordeaux Initiative of Excellence (IdEx) and the French National Research Agency.

Careers

After graduation, students are fully prepared to pursue doctoral studies and a career in research. They may also work as scientists or R&D engineers within the industrial field.

Research

  • Doctoral studies in academic research or R&D engineering

Business sectors

  • Light sources
  • Quantum technologies
  • Laser processing and 3D manufacturing
  • Sensors and multi-responsive detection systems
  • Smart and reconfigurable integrated photonics systems based on innovative hybrid nanotechnologies
  • Optical components and devices manufacturing
  • Innovative optical materials
  • Pharmaceutical companies (drug screening and testing)
  • Bio-imaging

Other opportunities

  • Teaching, education and dissemination of scientific knowledge
  • Linking public and private actors in research, development and marketing

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