Program Overview

Introduction to the Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience

The Master's degree programme in Nanoscience at Aarhus University is an interdisciplinary field of science that deals with understanding and utilising materials and phenomena at the nanoscale. This programme is open to students with a BSc degree from higher education institutions in Denmark and abroad who have an interdisciplinary background in nanoscience and/or physics, chemistry, and molecular biology.

Programme Structure

The MSc in Nanoscience programme is 120 ECTS credits. It provides an opportunity to study subjects in the fields of physics, chemistry, and molecular biology as well as in specific nanoscience subjects. Through their choice of courses and MSc project, students specialise in one of the disciplines of nanophysics, nanochemistry, or molecular biology, based on their academic qualifications.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master's programme in Nanoscience, you must meet the general admission requirement and the specific admission requirements. The general admission requirement is a bachelor's degree or equivalent that is comparable to a Danish bachelor's degree in both level and duration (180 ECTS). The specific admission requirements include 80 ECTS broadly distributed among the following topical areas: mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, solid state and statistical physics, inorganic and organic chemistry, molecular quantum chemistry and chemical spectroscopy, biochemistry, cell biology, fundamental molecular biology, and dedicated courses in nanoscience.

Career Profile

Nanoscience graduates are qualified to carry out research and development work in both public and private sectors in medicine, the environment, biotechnology, and the IT and communication industries. Many R&D projects are under way at iNANO in collaboration with approximately 100 Danish and international companies.

Forms of Teaching

At the University of Aarhus, you are in close contact with researchers in a way that you rarely experience at other universities. The door to the professor's office is always open if you need clarification of the study material, and you are encouraged to ask questions at lectures and during exercises.

PhD Programme

If you have the necessary skills and interest, you have the option of applying for admission to the PhD programme. You can apply when you have completed your Bachelor's degree and one year of your Master's degree or when you have completed your Master's degree.

Student Life

There is more to life as a nanotechnology student at the University of Aarhus than subjects and lessons. The versatile and inspiring student life at the iNANO centre takes place at the Departments of Physics and Astronomy, Chemistry, and Molecular Biology.

Meet Our Students and Graduates

The programme has a strong track record of producing successful graduates who have gone on to pursue careers in research and development, academia, and industry. Our students and graduates come from diverse backgrounds and have a wide range of interests and career goals.

Programme Details

• Duration: 2 years
• ECTS credits: 120
• Language: English
• Place of study: Aarhus
• Commencement: August/September and January/February
• Research areas: Nanophysics, nanochemistry, molecular biology, and interdisciplinary nanoscience
• Career opportunities: Research and development, academia, industry, medicine, environment, biotechnology, and IT and communication industries

Academic Regulations

The academic regulations for the programme can be found on the university's website.

Contact

For more information about the programme, please contact the student guidance service.