Master of Science in Nanoscience
Jyväskylän yliopisto, Finland
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 12,000 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Nanoscience is a fascinating combination of physics, chemistry and biology. The research at Nanoscience Center (NSC), JYU covers both experimental and theoretical investigation of molecules, materials and structures in the scale of 1–100 nanometers i.e. the size of a single molecule.
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 to learn characterize and control single molecules, produce materials in nanoscale, and to modify them into functional devices.
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 multidisciplinary curriculum consists of physics, chemistry, cell and molecular biology and specialized nanoscience courses.
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Curriculum
The multidisciplinary curriculum consists of specialized nanoscience courses and major subject studies, including a Master´s Thesis in one of the interdisciplinary specialization areas. In addition, students can broaden their skills with optional studies consisting of advanced courses in all the involved disciplines. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, workshops, e-learning as well as hands-on laboratory work with state-of-the-art research equipment. High-quality experts from Finland and all over the world are invited to teach in the seminars and symposia.
The contents of the nanoscience courses reflect the areas of expertise at the JYU Nanoscience Center (NSC):
- spectroscopy, experimental nanophysics and supramolecular chemistry
- computational and theoretical nanoscience (chemistry & physics)
- cell structure and dynamics, virology, and bioimaging
The courses represent novel and cutting-edge techniques in biosafety and virus laboratories, DNA/RNA laboratories and protein chemistry, chemical synthesis and structure laboratories, computational nanoscience, quantum technologies and cryogenic laboratories, microscopy imaging (SEM, TEM, AFM etc.), laser spectroscopy laboratories, nanofabrication and clean room techniques, and biophysical laboratories. The programme also allows for optional studies from a broad range of topics for example in business, communication, and language studies. In addition, every JYU student can apply for international exchange or internship as part of the Degree studies.
Program Outcome
Master’s Degree Programme in Nanoscience, is for people who are interested in the natural sciences and want to become experts working at the junction of traditional disciplines. 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. As a graduate of the Programme you will have a solid competence to contribute to the future of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
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
Career opportunities for the graduates 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.