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Engineer specializing in Chemistry and Physical Engineering

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  • School / Prep

    ENSMAC

  • Target level of study

    Bac + 5

  • ECTS

    180 credits

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Language(s) of instruction

    French

Presentation

The "Chemistry and Physical Engineering" engineer designs innovative molecules and materials. They optimize manufacturing and implementation processes based on the principles of sustainability and sobriety. He also manages projects from laboratory to industrial scale, while integrating the principles of SD&RS. They are called upon to occupy positions of responsibility in a wide range of sectors: chemicals, environment, cosmetics, energy, automotive, aeronautics, pharmaceuticals, etc.

This course is available for both initial and continuing training.

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Know-how and skills

The aim of the first two years is to acquire engineering-level skills through generalist courses and projects. The third year enables students to deepen their knowledge and skills through their chosen specialization. Three internships, lasting a total of 12 months, enable gradual integration into the professional world.

Teaching themes

  • 21% Companies, professions & cultures
  • 20% Physical and analytical chemistry
  • 18% Engineering sciences and techniques
  • 10% 3rd year specialization
  • 10% Physics
  • 9% Molecular chemistry and polymers
  • 7% Chemistry and inorganic materials
  • 4% Pre-specialization courses
  • 1% Human nutrition and toxicology

3rd year specializations 

  • Chemistry and Bioengineering1 > Understanding biotechnologies for their use in the various fields of green chemistry: biomass recovery, biobased products, biofuels...
  • Design and production in industry > Understand and master the role of production manager, organize manufacturing and certification operations, and move into managerial positions.
  • Industry of the future: advanced materials and processes3 > Understand and master the functionalities of a material, its selection, design and shaping, at the service of Industry 4.0.
  • Polymer engineering and formulation3 > Design and develop formulated polymer materials for standard and advanced applications. 
  • Ingénieur entrepreneur en projets innovants2 > Provide key skills in creativity and innovative project management, and apply them to the student's own project, developing his or her entrepreneurial skills. Specialization common to all Bordeaux INP schools. Find out more.
  • Lipids and industrial applications > Learn about oils and understand their uses in food, cosmetics and biofuels... Available in continuing education.
  • QSE4 integrated management and sustainable development > Managing organizations and people to improve business performance with a view to sustainable development. Available in continuing education.
  • Nano and microtechnologies3 > Manufacture and use materials on the nanometric scale for improved performance.
  • Energy storage and conversion > Acquire a vision of existing energy storage and conversion systems and future development paths, in their societal, economic and environmental context. Module offered as part of the RS2E national network of excellence in electrochemical energy storage - Find out more.

 

1 common to the 2 schools ENSMAC - ENSTBB of Bordeaux INP

2 common to all 8 Bordeaux INP schools

3 in English

4 Quality - Safety - Environment

Opening modules in3rd year 

  • Aromas, flavors and fragrances: from food to perfumery
  • Designing an innovative object
  • Ergonomics and occupational health
  • Marketing and purchasing
  • Red card! Innovations for our non-competitive physical activities5
  • Science, technology, communication and ethics6

 

In partnership with :

5 the module theme changes every year

6 ENSTBB - Bordeaux INP - find out more

Find out more about our courses

Helping you build your career plan

  • CVs and cover letters, mock recruitment interviews
  • Skills e-portfolio
  • Forum des métiers: direct exchanges between manufacturers and students on professions and career opportunities
  • ENSMAC ALUMNI, the school's network of engineering graduates (alumni directory, job offers, conferences...)
  • Futuris'MAC trade show - a day organized at the school to enable students and companies to meet each other
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International dimension

Several types of mobility are possible, in France or abroad:

  • as part of one or more training courses
  • in 2nd or 3rd year as part of an academic mobility program in one of the School's partner higher education establishments


In France

The2nd or3rd year can be spent in one of the 30 engineering schools of the Groupe INP.

The3rd year can be completed :


Abroad

20 weeks of compulsory mobility during the course.

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Training benefits

  • Multidisciplinary teaching
  • Training tailored to the needs of the socio-economic world
  • Close proximity to companies and research laboratories
  • A network of national and international partners
  • High-quality teaching thanks to expert teaching teams and group work
  • Modular and individualized courses
  • Two long internships
  • Significant international experience
  • A pleasant atmosphere and living environment
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Program

Grades 1 and2

  • They are organized around general teaching themes (Physical and Analytical Chemistry, Molecular and Polymer Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Sciences and Techniques, Companies, Professions and Cultures, etc.).
  • Several projects put the knowledge acquired into practice: the industry discovery project, the science foundation project and the Research-Development-Innovation project.
  • Numerous exchanges with industry professionals are organized (conferences, company visits, ENSMAC engineer forum, sustainable development and social responsibility forum, etc.).

3rd year

  • It is dedicated to specialization courses with the participation of industry professionals. Each specialization also includes an industrial project.
  • In partnership with higher education establishments in Bordeaux, modules are also offered toopen up to the socio-economic world and the world of research .
  • CGP students have the option of completing their third year under a professionalization contract. [Find out more]

Courses

  • Three internships, lasting a total of 12 months, enable gradual immersion in a company in France or abroad.

Double degrees

In France

  • IFP School 
  • Master of Chemistry - University of Bordeaux
  • Master's degree in chemical analysis and quality control of drugs and other health products - Université de Bordeaux
  • Master of International Management: pharmaceutical development, production and operational quality - Université de Bordeaux
  • Master Physical-chemistry & chemical-Physics (PCCP) - Université de Bordeaux
  • Resources and environment, with one of these engineering schools: ENSEGID-Bordeaux INP, ENSGTI, ENSI Poitiers, ENSIL-ENSCl, ISA BTP

 

Abroad 

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Select a program

Year 1 - Chemical Engineer - Physical Engineering

Year 2 - Chemical Engineer - Physical Engineering

Year 3 - Chemical Engineer - Physical Engineering

Organization

Open on a sandwich basis

Contract type

Professionalization contract

In 3rd year, engineering students have the opportunity to sign a professionalization contract. This involves 1,400 hours on the job and 400 hours of teaching activities (lectures, practical work and projects) at school and during the year.

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Admission

Admission requirements

Engineering training in Chemistry and Physical Engineering is available :

  • through the concours commun INP following a preparatory class for the grandes écoles PC
  • integrated preparatory classes (La Prépa des INP, Fédération Gay Lussac and CPBx)
  • through admissions based on qualifications (Licence and BUT)

Entry into 1st year

Classes préparatoires aux grandes écoles

Concours Commun INP

PC students can apply for this competition.

 Open positions in PC Chemistry at the start of the 2024* academic year: 37

APC Organic Competition

 Places open in APC Bio at the start of the 2024 school year*: 5

Integrated preparatory classes

The INP preparatory course

The Prépa des INP gives access to the engineering schools of France's 8 INPs (Cambrai, Bordeaux, Grenoble, Clermont-Ferrand, Nancy, Toulouse, Point-à-Pitre and Saint-Denis). Applications can be submitted via https://www.parcoursup.fr/.

This pathway is recommended for students who are planning to enter an engineering school, and who want to benefit from the diversity of courses available in the 8 INPs when making their wishes on the Parcoursup portal.

 Places open at the start of the 2024 school year*: 6

CPBx

The CPBx gives access to 8 engineering schools in Aquitaine. Applications can be submitted via https://www.parcoursup.fr/.

This pathway is recommended for students who have chosen their engineering school when making their vows on the Parcoursup portal.

 Places open at the start of the 2024 school year*: 15

Gay Lussac Federation

The Fédération Gay Lussac gives access to 20 French chemistry and chemical engineering schools. To apply, visit https://www.parcoursup.fr/.

This pathway is recommended for students who have chosen to enter an engineering school in chemistry or chemical engineering, but are not set on a particular school.

 Places open at the start of the 2024 school year*: 15

Admissions by title

Admissions by title are open to students with a Licence or BUT. Students with a Bachelor's degree must have validated all their semesters. Applications must be submitted by March 13, 2025 on eCandidat (paper applications will not be accepted).

How to apply

  • Submitting applications on the eCandidat from 03/13/2025 to 05/19/2025
  • Audition of candidates from 10/06/2025 to 13/06/2025 (English test for candidates wishing to enter 2nd year)
  • Publication of results on 06/17/2025

 

Open positions in Bachelors and Master's programs at the start of the 2024* academic year: 14 (9 Bachelors + 5 Master's)

*Forecast figures

Entering2nd year

A few places are available in2nd year, subject to availability, for students with a first-year scientific Master's degree. Applications can be submitted via eCandidat.

Candidates with foreign diplomas

Candidates holding a foreign diploma must provide proof of :

  • a 3-year higher education diploma (such as a bachelor's degree) to enter the 1st year of engineering training
  • a 4-year higher education diploma to enter the2nd year of engineering training

Foreign student application

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Tuition fees

  • Registration fee for Community students: 628* euros per year
  • Registration fee for non-EU students: 3,941* euros for the first year / 628* euros for re-registration
  • Registration fee for a gap year: 419* euros
  • Under a professionalization contract (for the 3rd year), the cost of training is covered by the company's OPCO.

All students in initial training must pay the CROUS student and campus life fee before enrolling.

* Rate in effect for 2025-2026

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And then

Professional integration

ENSMAC (formerly ENSCBP) trains engineers in Chemistry and Physical Engineering, who mainly hold positions of responsibility in Research & Development and Quality/Safety/Environment. They work in a wide variety of sectors: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, energy, aeronautics, automotive...

  • 90% of graduates in employment within 2 months of graduation
  • Median starting salary (excluding bonuses): 35,000 euros gross per year
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