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Nanoscience – (M.Sc.)
University of Copenhagen
Faculty of Science
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| Application Deadline: | March 15; October 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Copenhagen / Denmark / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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As a graduate student in Nanoscience, you will learn to exploit the interdisciplinary ballast which you have obtained through your BSc in Nanoscience to understand nanoscopic systems in detail. As a graduate student in Nanoscience, you can work with, among other things, how to utilise the measuring techniques of physics, such as X-rays and electronics, to study the ability of proteins to catalyse chemical processes. Or you can choose to specialise within another topical field of study. The overall objective is for you to obtain knowledge and insight into the many areas and methodologies of nanotechnology so that you can work independently and professionally in the field.
Academic focus
The MSc Programme in Nanoscience gives you the opportunity to specialise in various aspects of the core areas of nanotechnology.
All graduate students must follow a large (15 ECTS credit points), advanced basic course in which you work with the basic concepts and techniques of nanotechnology at an advanced level. There is special focus on ensuring an overview of and context for the sub-elements of nanotechnology that you have learned about in your BSc studies.
You have more influence on the other elements of the study programme. The main objective here is to work in depth with a select few of the sub-disciplines of nanotechnology (physics, chemistry, biology).
Finally, it is important that you maintain your academic breadth by taking courses that are not "sensible" in a narrow academic sense. For this purpose you have 15 ECTS credit points at your disposal, and they might very well be taken at other institutions, such as the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences (under the University of Copenhagen) or in Lund, Sweden.
Contents
The courses, like all teaching at the Faculty of Science, are organised in blocks. Each block equals nine weeks and counts as 15 ECTS credit points.
The MSc programme can be divided into two main parts:
- Courses equalling 60 ECTS credit points (corresponding to one year's study)
- Thesis equalling 60 ECTS credit points
Master's thesis project
"The Master's thesis project is an independent experiment-based and/or theoretical course of study of one or more problems relating to nanotechnology." This is how the Master's thesis project is defined in the formal curriculum. In practice, the work takes place in a team of researchers where everyone works on different aspects of a relatively specific topic. There is a thesis supervisor who is responsible for ensuring the feasibility of the project and for assistance if needed. On a day-to-day basis, the work takes place in close collaboration with other graduate students, sometimes with BSc students and with older, more experienced PhD students and postdocs. As a graduate student, you will be responsible for and gain experience in specific sub-projects dealing with and conducting an experimental measurement programme or a theoretical calculation. In Nanoscience, you are also able to do your thesis as part of an R&D team in the private sector. The working methods here are often the same as at the University, and in any case, your supervisor will ensure that the academic content is of a high standard of quality.
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Requirements
To qualify for admittance on the MSc programme in Nanoscience, you must hold a BSc within the field of nanotechnology from the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen (as described in the curriculum) or a comparable BSc from the University of Copenhagen or another Danish or foreign university. If you are not completely qualified, you may be required to spend some of your elective courses on complementary courses in order to be accepted.
Applicants with English as their second language (except Scandinavians) must pass an IELTS or TOEFL English test before being admitted. The Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, accepts the following tests and scores:
- IELTS-test (British Council) with a minimum score of 6.5
- Computer-based TOEFL-test with a minimum score of 213 points
- Paper-based TOEFL-test with a minimum score of 550 points
- Internet-based TOEFL-test with a min score of 79 points
Language tests older than 2 years are not accepted (from the application deadline).
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
The programmes of University of Copenhagen are being accredited by national accreditation agency ACE Denmark.
THE-QS ranking: University of Copenhagen is the highest ranked Nordic university on the list of the world´s best universities according to the 2009 edition of Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings. This year, University of Copenhagen is ranked number 51 worldwide and number 15 in Europe.
Funding details
We do not have any scholarships or financial aid opportunities for students from EU/EEA countries at this time; however these students are already exempted from paying tuition fees.
Other scholarship opportunities
It may be worthwhile to look at scholarship opportunities in your own countries. Some universities, state departments, organisations and companies offer certain grants to students within the field of science. We do not have a list of current grants; however we would encourage students to research through their own contacts to establish such opportunities.
Further information on scholarship opportunities in Denmark can be found at: www.studyindenmark.dk
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