Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience, Specialisation in Chemistry
Description
Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience (chemistry) educates chemists specialising in structural and synthetic nanochemistry or computational chemistry and spectroscopy of nanoscale objects. Also combination of these two specialities is possible. Master's Degree Programme will offer excellent possibilities to continue studies as a doctoral student or to work in private sector or in research. Prerequisites for Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience is a B.Sc. degree or equal studies in chemistry and additional studies in biology and/or physics.
The studies emphasise broad interdisciplinary knowledge on nanoscience and development as an expert and researcher. Nanoscience is a rapidly evolving field and teaching is very tightly connected with research. Laboratory work and/or computational methods are essential part of the studies.
Final project of the studies is highly topical and closely related to the research done in the research groups. The Master’s thesis can also be done in cooperation with companies or other research institutes.
The Master's Degree Programme in Nanoscience is an international Master's Degree Programme that consists of studies completed in English. In addition, the master's thesis must be completed in English.
Learning outcomes
In addition to general learning aims for M.Sc. degree in chemistry the student graduating in Master's Degree Programme in Nanocience:
- has an interdisciplinary education and knows how to apply knowledge in solving interdisciplinary research problems
- is able to communicate and collaborate with scientists from other relevant fields of nanoscience
- understand properties of nano-objects in chemistry, biology and physics
- masters the concepts, phenomena and basics of nanoscience
- masters the physical and chemical properties, interactions and structural characteristics of nanomaterials
- masters the most important fabrication and synthetic methods of nanoscience
- knows the theoretical basis of analytical methods in nanoscience and is able to apply them in measuring and analysis of nano structures
- is able to plan and conduct research projects and present the results in written reports and oral presentations
Degree structure
- Optionality
- Minimum of 85 credits
- Grading scale
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- 0-5
- Objective
- After completing the advanced studies of the Master's Degree Programme in Nanocience the student:
- has an interdisciplinary education and knows how to apply knowledge in solving interdisciplinary research problems
- is able to communicate and collaborate with scientists from other relevant fields of nanoscience
- understand properties of nano-objects in chemistry, biology and physics
- masters the concepts, phenomena and basics of nanoscience
- masters the physical and chemical properties, interactions and structural characteristics of nanomaterials
- masters the most important fabrication and synthetic methods of nanoscience
- knows the theoretical basis of analytical methods in nanoscience and is able to apply them in measuring and analysis of nano structures
- is able to plan and conduct research projects and present the results in written reports and oral presentations - NANS1001 Fundamentals in Nanoscience (6 cr)
- NANS1002 Seminar in Nanoscience 1 (2 - 3 cr)
- NANS1003 Practical course in nanoscience, imaging (4 cr)
- NANS1004 Computational Nanosciences (2 cr)
- KEMS541 Advanced Course in Organic Chemistry (6 cr)
- KEMS9500 Master's thesis (36 - 40 cr)
- KEMS901 Maturity Test for Master's Degree (0 cr)
- Optionality
- Minimum of 85 credits
- Grading scale
-
- 0-5
- Objective
- After completing the advanced studies of the Master's Degree Programme in Nanocience the student:
- has an interdisciplinary education and knows how to apply knowledge in solving interdisciplinary research problems
- is able to communicate and collaborate with scientists from other relevant fields of nanoscience
- understand properties of nano-objects in chemistry, biology and physics
- masters the concepts, phenomena and basics of nanoscience
- masters the physical and chemical properties, interactions and structural characteristics of nanomaterials
- masters the most important fabrication and synthetic methods of nanoscience
- knows the theoretical basis of analytical methods in nanoscience and is able to apply them in measuring and analysis of nano structures
- is able to plan and conduct research projects and present the results in written reports and oral presentations - NANS1001 Fundamentals in Nanoscience (6 cr)
- NANS1002 Seminar in Nanoscience 1 (2 - 3 cr)
- NANS1003 Practical course in nanoscience, imaging (4 cr)
- NANS1004 Computational Nanosciences (2 cr)
- KEMS401 Quantum Chemistry (6 cr)
- KEMS9500 Master's thesis (36 - 40 cr)
- KEMS901 Maturity Test for Master's Degree (0 cr)
Advanced Studies in Structural and Synthetic Chemistry for Nanoscientists (Minimum of 85 cr)
Other advanced studies
The course NANA2001 Laboratory course in nanoscience: Molecular interactions must also be completed if it is not included in previous degree. In addition, suitable advanced level courses in the chosen field of specialisation or courses related to nanoscience, or laboratory works such that the advanced studies are at least 85 ECTS.
Advanced Studies in Computational Chemistry and Spectroscopy for Nanoscientists (Minimum of 85 cr)
Other advanced studies
The course NANA2001 Laboratory course in nanoscience: Molecular interactions must also be completed if it is not included in previous degree. In addition, suitable advanced level courses in the chosen field of specialisation or courses related to nanoscience, or laboratory works such that the advanced studies are at least 85 ECTS.
- KEMY002 Study Plan for Master's Degree (1 cr)
- Optionality
- Select one
- MTKS020 Aiming at Career (2 - 3 cr)
Choose either (2 - 3 cr)
Either the course in Finnish (MTKS020 Kohti työelämää, 3 ECTS) or both English language courses (URAP002 Creating careers ja LIBESIS Systematic information seeking) must be completed.
Elective studies
Elective studies such that the total of credit points is at least 120 ECTS. Studies can be laboratory works or suitable advanced level courses in the chosen field of specialisation, or courses related to nanoscience. Elective studies may include courses offered by different faculties (e.g. the Faculty of Information Technology or the School of Business and Economics) or by other departments of the Faculty of Mathematics and Science, or language courses. Also studies completed during an international student exchange period can be included here. Up to 10 ECTS of practical training may be included in both B. Sc and M. Sc. degrees combined.