Program Overview

Master of Science (MSc) in Nanoscience and Technology

The MSc programme in Nanoscience and Technology takes place in China and gives you a deep understanding of the concepts and methodologies of nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as basic knowledge within business innovation and entrepreneurship.

About the Programme

• The programme is offered in English.
• It is a 2-year MSc programme where you will be taught in the many academic fields of nanoscience, including nanobiotechnology and nanoelectronics.
• You become an expert in applying scientific techniques in new ways, and in communicating technical and conceptual issues across disciplines such as biology and physics.
• The programme gives you a unique insight into the language, culture, and society of China.

Admission and Application

• To apply for admission to this master's degree programme, you must have completed a qualifying bachelor’s degree or a similar Danish or international degree programme which is assessed to be relevant.
• Apply for admission via the application portal.
• The application portal is open: 16 January – 1 March
• Academic Admission Requirements:
  • Proficiency in English at a high level
  • Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field such as:
    • Nano-Science
    • Chemistry
    • Physics
    • Biochemistry
    • Materials Science
• Qualifying degree and other courses/projects:
  • When we assess whether you meet the admission requirements for the Master's degree program, Danish legislation only allows us to assess your Bachelor's degree.
  • Consequently, you cannot study supplementary courses between Bachelor's and Master's degree programs to meet the admission requirements.
  • If you have passed courses/projects before you complete the qualifying Bachelor's degree, these can be included in the assessment, even though they are not part of the Bachelor's degree program.
  • It applies to courses/projects you have taken as single subjects and courses/projects you have taken as part of another study program.
  • A maximum of 30 ECTS credits of these courses/projects may be included.

Programme Structure

• The first year consists of class teaching and exercises in the laboratory at the National Center for Nanoscience and Technology, China in Beijing.
• The second year will focus on the thesis, which can be done in cooperation e.g., with a company in China.
• All teaching is in English.
• You are not required to speak Chinese at the university.
• However, all international students studying in China must attend language and culture classes alongside their studies.
• Programme Overview:
  • Compulsory courses: 60 ECTS
  • Master's thesis: 60 ECTS
• Year 1:
  • 1st semester:
    • Unifying Concepts in Nanoscience (15 ETCS)
    • Synthesis and Fabrication (10 ETCS)
    • Nanobiotechnology (5 ETCS)
    • Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship (5 ETCS)
    • Nanocharacterization (10 ETCS)
  • 2nd semester:
    • Nanoelectronics (5 ETCS)
    • Bio-nanomaterials (5 ETCS)
    • Nano Energy Materials (5 ETCS)
• Year 2:
  • 3rd semester:
    • Thesis (60 ETCS)
  • 4th semester:
    • Thesis (60 ETCS)

Career Opportunities

• Upon completion of the master’s programme, you will obtain the title Master of Science in Nanoscience and Technology.
• MSc in Nanoscience and Technology is an interdisciplinary and research-based programme with a focus on theoretical, experimental and practical subjects.
• The programme provides students with skills and abilities to handle concepts and methods within the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• Furthermore, it provides basic knowledge of business innovation and entrepreneurship.
• The students in the Nanoscience and Technology programme come from many different BSc fields such as physics, chemistry, biology and nanoscience.
• A Nanoscience and Technology student will, however, obtain an interdisciplinary and thorough knowledge of the research methodology.
• This allows the student to work in projects that often involve colleagues from other disciplines.
• The student in Nanoscience and Technology could serve as a link between specialists e.g., in physics and biology, and communicate technical and conceptual issues across disciplines.
• A Nanoscience and Technology student in particular has an eye for new and unconventional applications of scientific techniques and methods.
• This programme offers a unique opportunity to become a first-mover in China.
• In addition to the scientific education, the two years in China will also provide Chinese language skills, an in-depth understanding of Chinese culture and society plus a chance to develop a network in China.
• All together a profile highly valued worldwide.
• University of Copenhagen (UCPH) and University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) offer the programme in close cooperation with Aarhus University (AU).
• The programme takes place in Beijing, China.
• With an MSc degree in Nanoscience and Technology you will gain academic skills that allow you to work in various areas such as:
  • High-tech companies
  • Chemical plants
  • Biotechnology
  • Energy
  • Medicine
  • Materials Research
  • Food industry
  • Research Institutions
• In addition to being able to work as a link between different professions, you will also have the advantage of knowing Chinese culture, traditions and language.
• This enables you to function as a bridging link between Danish and Chinese companies.

Student Life

• The teaching at Sino-Danish Center takes place in the House of the Danish Industry Foundation, which is located on UCAS’ Yanqihu campus 60 km north-east of Beijing.
• The Great Wall of China is within walking distance from campus and so is the beautiful Yanqi Lake.
• On and around campus you can find dormitories for students, canteens, supermarkets, restaurants, and a lot of sports facilities.
• Local busses can take you from campus to the nearby town, Huairou where you can find more supermarkets, restaurants, shopping malls and a cinema.
• Moreover, you can transfer to the express bus to Beijing from Huairou.
• Sino-Danish Center’s Danish and Chinese staff members also have an office in the House of the Danish Industry Foundation.

Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC)

• Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC) is a partnership between eight Danish universities, the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Higher Education, the Chinese university University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS), and the Chinese research institute Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
• The aim of SDC is to promote and strengthen collaboration between Danish and Chinese research and education environments for the benefit of both countries.
• The home of SDC is the House of the Danish Industry Foundation, which is located on UCAS’ Yanqihu campus north of Beijing.
• On sight you will find both Danish and Chinese staff, researchers and students.
• SDC also has a Danish office located in Aarhus.

Contact Student Guidance

• If you have any questions regarding Nanoscience and Technology please contact programme coordinator Amalie Maj Christensen.
• You can also find more information on the website.

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