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Nanobiophysics – (M.Sc.)
Dresden University of Technology
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | June 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free | ||
| Location: | Dresden / Germany / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
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20th century physics and biology took science to the atomic and molecular level. To meet today´s technological challenges we have to follow this trend and move from micro- to nano-technology. At this level of spatial resolution, technology meets biology. The molecules in our cells and in all life on earth are nanomachines encoded in a genetic language. These nano-machines provide complex functionality at a much smaller scale, greater efficiency, consuming less energy and creating less pollution as is currently possible with man made technologies. We have to understand how describe, but also to harness or even engineer such cellular machines.
This goal can best be reached by introducing students with a thorough education in physics or related quantitative subjects to the fascinating fields of molecular and cellular biology, as well as polymer science, taking the nanoscopic view and utilizing the vast variety of state of the art single molecule methods.
The Masters course aims to teach students the fundamentals in biophysics and bio-nanotechnology with a twofold aim: to use nanotechnological approaches to better characterize and understand complex molecular machines such as biomolecules, but also to harness these molecules in technological systems or use them as templates or model systems for a bottom-up nanotechnology.
Contents
Teaching in modules will be mainly organized during the first three semesters. The first semester will be governed by introductory courses (Soft Condensed Matter Theory, Introduction to Polymer Science, Introduction to Biochemistry, Introduction to Cell Biology, Elements of Nanobiotechnology, Concepts of Molecular Modelling), the second by core courses (Applied Biophysics, Theoretical Biophysics, Applied Nanotechnology, Quantum Phenomena at the Nanoscale, Single Molecule Approaches), and the third by elective courses and lab rotations for specialization. The fourth semester is mainly devoted to the masters thesis and an accompanying research seminar.
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Requirements
The educational requirements for all applicants are:
- a Diploma degree or a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification in one of the following fields with minimum overall German grade of 2,5 or equivalent ("good"):
* Physics
* Biophysics
* Engineering (Nanotechnology)
Please note that from most countries (including India, China...) a minimum of a 4-year BSc degree or 3-year BSc degree plus 1-year MSc degree is required as a minimum (i.e. a minimum of a 4-year study duration)
- Since the language in the Master's programme is English, non-native speakers must demonstrate competence in English by a
* TOEFL: required level 550 points paper-based (213 points computer-based)
* IELTS: required level 6.0
* certificates of other tests of equivalent standard will also be considered
- A proof of good knowledge in the fundamentals of physics including mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics and quantum theory as well as basic knowledge in chemistry and biology
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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