Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience
Nanoscience influences many technological areas from biotechnology to quantum technology, thus there is an increasing need for multidisciplinary experts in nanoscientific research and development. In the Master’s Degree Programme in Nanoscience you will use high-tech methods and instruments. You will for example learn to characterize and control single molecules, produce materials in nanoscale, and to modify them into functional devices.
In the programme, you will acquire multidisciplinary know-how in biology, chemistry and physics to understand and control natural phenomena taking place at the nanometer scale.
Programme info
Applications for master's degree programmes can be submitted once a year in January.
The Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience is a two-year programme amounting 120 ECTS. All courses of the Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience are taught in English.
The Curriculum consists of Nanoscience courses (22 ETCS) which are obligatory for all students regardless of the major. In addition, studies include compulsory and optional advanced level courses (80–100 ETCS) according the major. The rest of the optional courses (18–0 ETCS) can be selected based on student’s own interest and career plan.
Student profile
Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nanoscience, Physics, Chemistry, Cell and molecular biology or other relevant field may apply for Master’s Degree Programme in Nanoscience. The major of your Master’s Programme studies is either Chemistry, Physics or Cell and molecular biology depending on your Bachelor’s Degree courses. However, all students will have to take specialized nanoscience courses regardless of their major.
When graduating from the programme you will
- master the concepts and phenomena of nanoscience
- apply wide interdisciplinary knowledge to solve forefront research problems
- manage projects in cross-disciplinary team
- evaluate the limitations and applications of nanoscientific methods
- communicate and present scientific results both verbally and in writing
Career opportunities for Nanoscience graduates
Career opportunities for the alumni are typically in industry or academia. Many high-tech companies are interested in nanoscience and nanotechnology, since these fields are focused on applications and innovations. The research and product development in these companies requires more and more multidisciplinary experts. Depending your own study plan you will be qualified for many jobs for example in the health, biotechnology, space technology or chemical industry sector. In addition, the Master's programme provides excellent preparation for an academic career. You have plenty of choices to tune your degree for a specific academic research.
Master’s Degree in Nanoscience provides an excellent basis for PhD studies in Chemistry, Physics and Cell and Molecular Biology. After graduating from the Master’s programme it usually takes four years on a full-time basis to complete a Doctoral Degree in the JYU.
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If you have questions concerning the admission process or the programme, please contact JYU Admission Services: admissions@jyu.fi
About tuition fees and the scholarship programme for students liable to pay tuition fees, please contact the International Office: degree-students@jyu.fi
