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Master Astrophysique, Sciences de l'Espace et Planétologie (ASEP)

  • Organisations :
  • Type of Course: Initial education - Life-long learning
  • Language(s): French
  • Place: Toulouse (Université de Toulouse, ISAE et OMP) (French Regions: Occitanie)
  • Prepared diploma/grade/title: Master or DNM: French National Master Degree
  • Level of entry: French Baccalaureat + 3
  • VAE (Validation of Acquired Experiences): Yes
  • This training is included in RNCP / RS

Course Details

Objectives: The aim of this program is to provide students with high-quality skills so they can pursue doctoral studies or quickly find employment in fundamental or applied research, whether in the public or private sector, in the fields of astrophysics, aeronautics, space, and engineering physics.

The first year of the Master's program in Universe Sciences and Space Technologies, specializing in Astrophysics, Space Sciences, and Planetology (SUTS-ASEP), aims to complement the general physics knowledge of students with a physics-focused bachelor's degree while offering an initial specialization in the fields of universe and space sciences, namely astrophysics, planetology, and space technology. The first semester of this first year is primarily dedicated to consolidating general physics knowledge relevant to astrophysics and space technology. The second semester is entirely devoted to astrophysics, planetology, and space technology. It concludes with a supervised research project.

The second year of the SUTS-ASEP program continues the specialization in astrophysics and planetology begun in the first year. During the first semester, students focus on deepening their theoretical and experimental knowledge, covering a broad overview of contemporary astrophysics. The second semester is entirely dedicated to learning the profession of researcher through a 4.5-month internship in a research institute. This program leverages the research and instrumentation capabilities of the Toulouse area: IRAP, ONERA, SupAéro, CNES, Thales, Astrium, etc. Upon completion of the first year, students can continue their studies with a research track in Astrophysics, Space Sciences, or Planetology, potentially leading to a doctorate, or with a professional track in Space Technology and Instrumentation, which opens doors to the space industry (project management, satellite design and launch, etc.). Regarding the research track, future prospects include careers in research organizations (CNRS, Universities, CNES, European Space Agency, laboratories and industries, etc.) and in various disciplines, particularly those related to space.

Finally, the program is broad enough to allow students to pursue specific tracks such as preparing for competitive secondary school teaching exams (agrégation and CAPES in physics and chemistry).

Intended for: Students

Degree Level (EU) : 7 - (EQC level or equivalent)

Admission requirements: Admission to the first year of the Master's program (M1): A Bachelor's degree in fundamental physics is required.

Admission to the second year of the Master's program (M2): This program is primarily intended for students from scientific universities (fundamental physics track) and engineering schools. The M2 ASEP program is open to students holding a first-year Master's degree in Physics or Earth and Space Sciences, subject to application review.

Targeted careers : Aeronautics and space, Training and education, Research and innovation

Duration and terms: 4 semesters

Notes: The M2 ASEP program is jointly accredited by the University of Toulouse (UT) and ISAE.
The M2 ASEP is the second year of the SpaceMaster program, an international program accredited by Erasmus Mundus.

Partnerships with national organisations: Lab IRAP, Airbus Defence and Space, CNES, ThalesAlenia Space, ONERA, CS, CLS

Dedicated web site: https://www.univ-tlse3.fr/decouvrir-nos-diplomes/master-parcours-astrophysique-sciences-de-lespace-et-planetologie-asep

Dedicated web site : https://www5.obs-mip.fr/masterasep/ (site dédié)

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