Master's degree Mechanics Track Modelling and Digital Simulation
field(s) of training :
Science, Technology, Health
diploma level :
Grade de Master (Bac+5)
duration of the program :
2 years
location(s) :
Caen
Course overview
Renewable energy mechanics, fluid and structural mechanics and their interactions… You’re interested in mechanics and its various branches and wish to master mechanics both on the theoretical and applied levels? With the master’s degree in Mechanics, specialise yourself in Modelling and Digital Simulation.
The master’s degree in Mechanics is a two-year full-time programme preparing specialists in research and development in mechanics. Encompassing the various branches of mechanics, the curriculum especially focuses on multiphysics fluid and structure interactions linked to renewable energy, especially marine energy. You will acquire skills in modelling and digital simulation useful in industry, engineering and fundamental and applied research in mechanics.
Application requirements
Entry requirements
To enter the master’s degree in Mechanics, you should
- Master skills and knowledge in digital methods, mathematics for engineering, continuum mechanics (deformation and fluids), general mechanics
- Graduate from a degree in Mechanics, Mathematics, Physics, or Electronics, Electric Energy, Automation
Language proficiency requirements
Minimum French proficiency level required: C1
Minimum English proficiency level required: B2
Specific conditions
If you successfully completed Year 1 of this master's, you will automatically enter Year 2.
If you are a student of the ESIX Normandy in the engineering programme in Mechatronics and Embedded Systems, you can attend Year 2 of the master's in Mechanics as a double degree.
If you completed Year 1 of another master's programme, you can also apply to Year 2 of the master's in Mechanics.
Course structure
- Take place on site in Campus 2 (Caen), within the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Caen Normandy
- Amount to 385 hours in Year 1 and 245 hours in Year 2 (for the third semester only, the fourth semester being dedicated to an internship)
- Includes 2 compulsory internships
Course units
The course units of the master’s degree in Mechanics focus on Modelling and Digital Simulation, both on the scientific and technical aspects:
- Fluid dynamics
- Structural mechanics
- Heat transfer modelling
- Digital simulation
- Informatics for scientific calculus
- Fluid and structural interaction and marine energy
- Advanced structural support and dynamics
- Multiphysics problems (fluid and structural interaction and coupling)
- Data science, machine learning, high performance computing
- Turbulence and computational fluid dynamics
- Mechanics for renewable energy
You will also attend courses delivering transferrable skills and knowledge that you can use whatever your choice of career:
- English
- Communication
- Supervised projects
- Internships
Although the courses are primarily taught in French, some teachers can teach in English. The supervised projects will also be evaluated with a scientific article and an oral presenting the work, both in English.
Internships and placements
The master’s degree in Mechanics includes 2 compulsory internships that can be done in a laboratory or a company:
- Year 1: from 6 to 16 weeks
- Year 2: 6 months (4th semester)
Coursework and assessment
The course lasts 2 years and is divided in 4 semesters, each comprising several courses units. Assessment take place through coursework, and is graded on a scale from 0 to 20, 20 being the best grade. You will also be graded on project and internships reports. Grade compensation is organized within the same course unit without eliminatory marks and on the basis of the general average obtained in every course unit.
- In Year 1, the course units in the 1st and 2nd semester compensate each other, except the unit dedicated to the internship
- In Year, the course units of the 3rd semester compensate each other
The 2 semesters do not compensate each other in year 2.
To successfully complete a semester, you must have an average mark of at least 10 points out of 20. If you have not completed your semester, you can retake the courses units you failed; you do not have to retake the courses in which you have obtained at least 10 pts out of 20.
Language
- French
- English
Learning outcome
By the end of this course, you will acquire knowledge and skills in the branches of continuum mechanics:
- Structural mechanics
- Thermal dynamics and thermodynamics
- Fluid and structural interactions, especially marine energy
You will also be able to:
- Design experiments
- Process data
- Master programmeming languages
- Master software used in the industry for the modelling of complex mechanical problems and their possible digital simulation
Further study
After choosing a specialisation in Mechanics, you can pursue doctoral studies.
Careers
With an expertise in mechanics, modelling and digital simulation, you can benefit from new opportunities in various industries:
- Transport
- Energy and environment
- Food
- Healthcare
You can pursue careers in
- Research (theoretical or applied)
- Engineering
- Research and development (R&D)
Address
Université de Caen Normandie
UFR des Sciences
Boulevard Maréchal Juin · CS 14032 · 14032 Caen Cedex 5
France