Master of Science in Nanoscience Postgraduate Program By Universität Hamburg |Top Universities
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Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nanotechnology is considered one of the most promising fields of research and application in the world. The nanosciences are one of the major research areas at the University of Hamburg and are among the most important research centers in an international comparison. The interdisciplinary course is offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. The master's degree deepens the knowledge and methods from the bachelor's degree, with a focus on nanoanalysis, nanomaterials, nanostructuring methods, nanobiotechnology and technological applications.


The degree program is divided into a development phase, a technical in-depth phase and a research phase:


  • In the development phase , the fundamentals of nanoscience acquired in the bachelor's program are supplemented with compulsory modules from solid state physics, nanostructure physics, physical chemistry and materials chemistry
  • In the technical deepening phase, the necessary advanced knowledge in the nanosciences is developed, which is required for independent productive work. It includes elective modules that are based on the research areas and focal points of the chemistry and physics departments.
  • The research phase consists of a project study in chemistry or physics and the master's thesis. The project study should lead to the master's thesis and will be coordinated with the later supervisor of the master's thesis.

Program overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Nanotechnology is considered one of the most promising fields of research and application in the world. The nanosciences are one of the major research areas at the University of Hamburg and are among the most important research centers in an international comparison. The interdisciplinary course is offered by the Departments of Chemistry and Physics. The master's degree deepens the knowledge and methods from the bachelor's degree, with a focus on nanoanalysis, nanomaterials, nanostructuring methods, nanobiotechnology and technological applications.


The degree program is divided into a development phase, a technical in-depth phase and a research phase:


  • In the development phase , the fundamentals of nanoscience acquired in the bachelor's program are supplemented with compulsory modules from solid state physics, nanostructure physics, physical chemistry and materials chemistry
  • In the technical deepening phase, the necessary advanced knowledge in the nanosciences is developed, which is required for independent productive work. It includes elective modules that are based on the research areas and focal points of the chemistry and physics departments.
  • The research phase consists of a project study in chemistry or physics and the master's thesis. The project study should lead to the master's thesis and will be coordinated with the later supervisor of the master's thesis.

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More programs from the university

Most undergraduate degrees take 3 years. All programs are divided into an introductory phase (first year), an in-depth phase (second year), and an advanced phase (third year). The final phase is dedicated to writing the bachelor’s thesis. A bachelor’s degree qualifies you to pursue certain careers and apply for graduate programs.

Your choice of subject determines the degree awarded: subjects in the humanities generally award a Bachelor of Arts, subjects in the natural sciences award a Bachelor of Science, and our two interdisciplinary law programs offer a Bachelor of Laws. Teacher training programs also award a special bachelor’s degree.

A Bachelor of Arts program is structured as follows:

  • 1 major (50% or 90 achievement points)
  • 1 minor (25% or 45 achievement points)
  • general professional skills (ABK) courses (15% or 27 credit points)
  • elective courses (10% or 18 credit points).


Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws programs is structured as follows:

  • 1 major (75% or more)
  • general professional skills (15% or less)
  • elective courses (10% or less).


Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws degree programs do not contain a minor component.

Further information and details on applying: https://www.uni-hamburg.de/en/campuscenter/bewerbung/bachelor-staatsexamen/zulassung-einschreibung.html

After completing a bachelor’s degree, graduates can pursue a Master of Arts or a Master of Science straight away, or take a break and enroll at a later date. As a rule, it takes 5 years to complete a bachelor’s followed by a master’s degree. Universität Hamburg offers two different types of master’s degree. Consecutive master’s programs deepen knowledge and skills acquired during a bachelor’s degree and graduates may commence these programs straight after graduation. Professional master’s degree programs are graduate programs that develop existing professional skills in a particular field. Applicants must thus demonstrate at least 1 year of professional experience. The requirements and qualifications are the same for both types of degree.

Master’s programs may have admission restrictions and individual subjects also have different admission requirements. You can find more information about master’s programs in our German-language information sheet on master’s and professional master’s degree programs (Master- und Aufbaustudiengänge) or in the bilingual online guide to degree programs at Universität Hamburg.

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