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Nanoscience (Master's Program)

Nanoscience encompasses the study of functional materials, systems, or phenomena based on building blocks in the nanometer scale. Nanoscientific research is highly interdisciplinary and takes place at the interface between physics, chemistry, and biology.

Program Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Number of study places: 10
• Study points: 120
• Start of study: Autumn and spring
• Language of instruction: Norwegian

What You Will Learn

With a master's degree in nanoscience, you will be able to:

• Formulate a scientific hypothesis and use relevant methods to solve the academic problem
• Critically evaluate existing explanatory models and scientific results in relation to the problem
• Use methods suitable for testing the hypothesis
• Interpret the results in relation to the problem
• Work and communicate across disciplines
• Identify and analyze central scientific, ethical, and societal issues in your own and others' work

Study Life

The Department of Chemistry is located in the Realfagbygget building on the university's campus. The master's program offers approximately 18 hours of lectures, practical laboratory work, and workshops per week. In addition, you will spend time reading, writing assignments, and working on your master's thesis. Some subjects are mandatory, while others can be chosen in consultation with your supervisor.

Career Opportunities

With an education in nanotechnology and nanoscience, you can work in:

• The technology industry as a consultant or advisor
• Developing various coatings or new materials used in the construction industry
• Fabrication of micro- and nanochips
• The energy industry with battery technology
• Research
• Transport, carbon storage, and CO2 capture
• Health and cell research

Some current workplaces include:

• PWC
• Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI)
• University of Bergen
• Accenture
• Deloitte
• DNV GL
• Hydro
• PA Consulting
• Silicon Labs

Admission Requirements and Application Deadline

• Grade requirement: C (2.5)
• Minimum average grade C (2.5) in the academic specialization.
• Most students from countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must pay tuition fees, but there are exceptions.
• To apply for this study program, you must meet:
  • The general admission requirements for master's studies at UiB
  • The special admission requirements for this study program
• Application deadline: April 15th

Language of Instruction

The language of instruction is Norwegian. Teaching and literature are in Norwegian and English.

Structure of the Study

The master's program covers two academic years (four semesters). The main intake is in the autumn, with additional intake in the spring.

The program consists of courses worth 60 study points and a master's thesis worth 60 study points.

1. First semester:

• Three subjects worth 10 study points each. Students who are going to take a project in nanobiology
  anobiomedicine must take BMED325 - Cellular Biochemistry and Nanobiochemistry in the first semester.

2. Second semester:

• Two subjects worth 10 study points each, project work

3. Third semester:

• One subject worth 10 study points, project work

4. Fourth semester:

• NANO299 - Master's Thesis in Nanoscience
• Courses are chosen based on the theme of your master's thesis, in collaboration with your supervisor.

Exchange

Stays at educational institutions abroad are agreed upon with the supervisor and must be part of the master's agreement.

Further Study Opportunities

With a master's degree, you can also pursue academic research by taking a research education (Ph.D.), which makes you well-qualified for both research and teaching.