Schools

Earth Science and Biodiversity

Inspired by international graduate schools, the Physics graduate program brings together the strengths of PSL University at the master's and doctoral levels in physics. By networking the actors of the various PSL institutions (ESPCI Paris-PSL, ENS-PSL, Observatoire de Paris-PSL, Institut Curie, Collège de France), the Physics graduate program develops a variety of initiatives: training through research and personalized study paths, interdisciplinarity, and the internationalization of curricula and career opportunities. Backed by the best laboratories and teams at PSL University, the graduate programs strengthen the links between master's and doctoral programs and create new opportunities for student and scientific communities.

Key figures

135

Researchers and professors

130

Students in Master's programs

Laboratories

130

PhD students

Subjects

Ecology

Biodiversity

Geophysical environment

Geochemical environment

Humanities

PHD Track

PSL PhD tracks | Join outstanding students from around the globe & launch your world-class research career with PSL Graduate program

PSL University's highly selective PhD Tracks prepare students for research careers in France or abroad, in academia or industry.

These five-year programs are designed for high-potential students who want to tackle the scientific challenges of tomorrow and begin preparing their research projects while still in their master's program. Immersed in the ecosystem of excellence of PSL's graduate physics program (top-level laboratories and academic teams, international partners), successful applicants benefit from a personalized course of study focused on their thesis topic from the first year of their master's degree.

Why join the PSL PhD track?

Curriculum of excellence (Master's + PhD) accessible in M1
Funding for the entire duration of studies (5 years) & welcome package in year 1
Courses taught entirely in English
Close supervision & support for professional integration
Immersion in a multicultural & cutting-edge scientific environment in the heart of Paris

More informations

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Education

Research

Choose your Master’s degree and define your academic path

The graduate program offers the following Master’s degrees:

Master's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree in Earth and planetary science, Environment

Personalized course offerings

Complementary university-wide courses

Graduate program students at both the Master’s and PhD level have access to university-wide trainings in core competencies, both introductory and advanced, designed to supplement their academic study.
Those complementary university-wide courses, available in all of PSL’s component schools, are eligible for ECTS credit.

Centre de langues

PSL Weeks

Mineures certifiantes

Entrepreneuriat

Data science program

Paris School of IA

Institute of Public Action

PariSanté Campus

Career opportunities

Trained in and through research, PSL alumni find numerous employment opportunities in the public, private and entrepreneurial sectors as well as in the academic world.