About this program
Masters in Nanotechnology
Admission requirements
Criteria for Admission
- Bachelor degree (at least)
- English-language ability – students, who are not native speakers may be asked to demonstrate their ability to study in English, e.g. by presenting the results of any language tests they have taken. English language ability document - minimum requirements: IELTS score 5,0; TOEFL internet-based score 62 (possibly other certificates at the same level).
- Entrance examination (according to the Faculty Admission Procedure Rules and Conditions for Admission)
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Semester 1
Compulsory
- Fundamentals of biology and ecology
- Laboratory Exercises of Spectroscopy
- Mathematical modeling of engineering problems
- Nanomaterials on the phyllosilicates base
- Professional Communication
- Quantum Physics
- Selected chapters from chemistry
- Selected Chapters in Physics
- Spectroscopy of Nanostructures
Semester 2
Compulsory
- Advanced methods for data manipulation
- Diploma Thesis Measurements I
- Electron Structure of Nanosystems
- Intercalated nanomaterials
- Laboratory practice in microscopy
- Methods of structural and phase analysis of nanomaterials
- Physical Chemistry of Surface, Colloidal systems and cheical catalysis
- Quantum Chemistry
- Scanning probe microscopy and electron microscopy
Semester 3
Compulsory
- Diploma Thesis Measurements II
- Magnetic Properties of Nanostructures
- Molecular modeling and nanomaterials design
- Nanocarbons
- Nanocomposite materials
- Pokročilé technologie přípravy nanostruktur I
- Practice of Advanced Nanostructure Preparation Technologies I
Semester 4
Compulsory
- Advanced technologies of preparation of nanostructures II
- Diploma Thesis Measurements III
- Environmental implications of nanomaterials
- Molecular and supramolecular nanomachines
- Nanomaterials characterization-laboratory practice
- Practice of Advanced Nanostructure Preparation Technologies II
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition fee: 50 000 CZK per semester, approx. 4000 EUR per academic year
Qualification
Graduate's knowledge
Graduates of the follow-up master's study of Nanotechnologies have deep theoretical knowledge in the basic natural sciences such as mathematics, physics and chemistry and know modern methods of nanomaterials production and their characterization.
Graduate's skills
Graduates are able to independently and responsibly make decisions in solving partial part of the problem. He can solve practical problems deals with the characterization and preparation of nanomaterials. They can clearly formulate the results of work and the opinions of other team members. They have deep knowledge technical literature. They can present their expertise and experience in at least one foreign language. They can present the results of work at workshops and professional conferences.
Graduate's general competence
Graduates are able to independently and responsibly make decisions in solving partial part of the problem. He can solve practical problems deals with the characterization and preparation of nanomaterials. They can clearly formulate the results of work and the opinions of other team members. They have deep knowledge technical literature. They can present their expertise and experience in at least one foreign language. They can present the results of work at workshops and professional conferences.
Career paths
Graduate's employment
General employment of graduates:
Graduates can work as independent members of research teams focused on nanotechnology. After a short training, they can continue to work as leaders in the technological industries and various laboratories using nanomaterials, such as the chemical, electrical and automotive industries. Graduates may also continue their doctoral studies of Nanotechnology or a similar branch of study.
Typical job positions:
- an operator of devices used in characterization of nanomaterials / materials,
- an member of the research team,
- an technician in the operation of a company focused on production of nanomaterials / materials,
- an technologist in the company focused on production or use of nanomaterials / materials.
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About this institute
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
VSB-TUO’s study programs are built on a 170-year tradition. Currently, there are almost eleven thousand undergraduates and graduates studying for degrees at Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD levels in engineering, IT, technology, economics and business administration. Courses are provided by seven...
Why study at VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Study at VSB-TUO places an emphasis on practical training, whilst investigating real problems from today’s state-of-the-art industries, using the latest software and instruments. In many subjects 50% of the coursework is practically oriented, perfectly complimenting the advanced theoretical instruction, and ensuring that graduates have gained the education and experience sought by employers the world over. VSB-TUO has strong links to industry and thrives on applied research, in cooperation with companies and institutions worldwide, in finding innovative solutions to modern day issues.
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