Nanoscience (MSc)

The Nanoscience consecutive study programme expands the knowledge and skills obtained in a corresponding Bachelor's degree programme towards deeper theoretical understanding and practical applications of nanoscale phenomena. Embedded in state-of-the-art research, students apply interdisciplinary approaches based on physics, chemistry, and biology to special research areas of nanoscience such as materials chemistry, nanoelectronics, and photonics or advanced molecular biology. By planning and conducting experiments and presenting the results in written and oral form, students develop their skills in scientific practice. They obtain competencies highly beneficial for employment in an interdisciplinary environment in industry or public service. These competencies include not only subject-specific knowledge but also soft skills such as scientific communication and time management. In addition to lectures in all natural sciences with special emphasis on the nanoscale and laboratory work involving at least one natural science, individual specialisation is possible in a large number of elective courses. Some of the courses may also be taken abroad in a partner university or institution. The two-year programme concludes with a Master's thesis on a special research topic in nanoscience. Upon successful completion of the programme, the academic title Master of Science will be awarded. Watch our image video to gain further insights into studying at the University of Kassel. Students may enter into the two-year programme in the winter or summer semester (i.e. October or April). In order to complete the programme, a total number of 120 credits have to be obtained, including the Master's thesis. Depending on the previous subject of study, additional requirements of up to 30 credits may be necessary. The actual duration of the study programme may differ based on these requirements and individual pacing. The modules are divided into compulsory modules, focus modules, and elective modules. Compulsory modules are "Methods of Nanostructure Analysis", "Nanophysics", "Nanochemistry", "Nanobiology", a preparatory project before starting with the Master's thesis, and the Master's degree module with the thesis itself. Students are required to select at least one advanced module from the three disciplines as a focus module. Further elective modules can be chosen from a variety of modules. Examples of course-like modules are "Aromatic Building Blocks for Organic Nanostructures", "Nanoscale Quantum Optics", "Basics in Chronobiology and Olfaction", and many others. A detailed description of the modules can be found in the "Modulhandbuch" (module handbook) on our website. PDF Download