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Materials Chemistry – (M.Sc.)
Stockholm University
Department of Materials and Environmental Chemistry
| Application Deadline: | Non EEA January 16; EEA April 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 15,720 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Stockholm / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Stockholm University
Materials research aims to explore, design and control the relationships between structure, composition, processing and properties that determine the performance and usefulness of all materials. The rapid evolution of our ability to probe and observe materials at very small length scales together with the development of novel (micro and nano)-fabrication methods now give us the possibility to integrate atomic and molecular-level design with new and improved approaches for assembly and structural design at larger length-scales.
The Masters program in Materials Chemistry at Stockholm University will build on our strength in solid state chemistry, which will be utilized in courses that introduce the students to versatile materials synthesis strategies. The design of nano-structured materials from novel combinations of molecular building blocks, templating molecules, nano-particles and various functional molecules is a running theme in several of the courses where a deep understanding of the structure-property relations at all length-scales is of pivotal importance.
The first compulsory course given in the programme is an introduction to materials chemistry and characterisation techniques. This introduction treats the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic based materials. A number of important characterisation methods will be introduced and used in the experimental part of the course. The next compulsory course consists of two parts; a) crystal structure determination by diffraction techniques, and b) the relation between crystal structure symmetry and properties. This relation is a common theme throughout the programme.
Contents
The program starts with three compulsory courses:
* Introduction to materials chemistry and characterisation techniques, 15 ECTS points This introduction treats the synthesis and characterisation of inorganic based materials. A number of important characterisation methods will be introduced and used in the experimental part of the course.
* Structure and properties 7,5 ECTS points
* Structural analysis using diffraction 7,5 ECTS points
The relation between crystal structure, symmetry and properties is a common theme throughout the programme. After these three compulsory courses you can freely chose between numerous courses, however, a recommended mix is presented below. The programme ends with a Msc degree thesis project of 45 (alternatively 30 or 60) ECTS-credits.
After the materials chemistry programme at the Arrhenius Laboratory, you will:
* be familiar with different methods of synthesizing solid materials
* understand the theory behind both basic and advanced techniques for characterizing materials
* be able to relate the important properties of the materials to their chemical structures.
"Finally, you will be prepared to work with research/development aiming at designing materials with specific properties".
The education of this master programme will give you a solid background as a materials chemist for industrial work or academic research.
Programme outline:
One year fulltime study corresponds to 60 ECTS credits.
First year, fall, compulsory courses
* 1,2 Introduction to materials chemistry 15 ECTS credits
* 3 Structure and properties of solid matter 7.5 ECTS credits
* 4 Structure analysis with diffraction 7.5 ECTS credits
First year,spring, free choice courses
* 1 Materials chemistry modelling 7.5 ECTS credits
* 2 Bioceramics 7.5 ECTS credits
* 3 Porous materials 7.5 ECTS credits
* 4 NMR in Materials Chemistry
Second year, fall, free choice courses
* 1 Introduction to electron microscopy 7.5 ECTS credits
* 2 Advanced transmission electron microscopy 7.5 ECTS credits
* 3 Soft Matter 7.5 ECTS credits
* 4 Innovation Management and Academic Entrepreneurship in Science and Technology 7.5 ECTS credits
Degree Project: can be started from the second half of the first year and finished in the end of the second year. 30 - 60 ECTS credits
Semester periods:Fall semester: Last week in August to third week in January
Spring semester: Fourth week in January to First week in June.
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Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, including at least 90 ECTS credits in Chemistry.
English B (Swedish upper secondary school course) or equivalent, or one of the following tests: IELTS: 6.5 (with no section below 5.5). TOEFL (paper based): 575 (with minimum score 4,5 in the written test). TOEFL (internet based): 90 (with minimum score 20 in the written test). University of Cambridge and Oxford: Certificate in Advanced English or Diploma of English Studies.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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