Nanosciences Abschluss: Master

The master’s program takes an interdisciplinary approach by including two projects in different disciplines alongside the master’s thesis. There are 4 specializations offered:

• Nanophysics examines structures on the nanometer scale and aims to understand and control quantum phenomena.
   
• Nanochemistry focuses on generating and studying self-organizing structures, on surface chemistry, nanostructured materials and observing individual macromolecules (e.g. nanocontainers).
   
• Nanobiology studies the structure of biomolecules and nanomachine mechanisms (e.g. molecular motors and energy convertors).
   
• Medical Nanoscience focuses on applying nanotechnology to develop new drug therapies, on design and evaluation of nanopharmaceutical and, on formulations and interaction of nanomaterials with biomolecules. 

This interdisciplinary basic research creates close links with applied research and research with commercial applications, particularly in Basel.

After earning a bachelor’s degree, graduates can progress to a master’s. The master’s program comprises 90 credit points (CP). One ECTS credit point equates to around 30 hours of work. The nanoscience master’s program is a single major degree with no further subjects.

There are 3 specializations (majors) offered on the master’s program: Chemistry, molecular biology and physics. The master’s program allows students to explore areas of interest in more depth.

Interdisciplinarity is ensured by allowing students to choose two practical projects in two different disciplines, and by striking a balance between majors and electives.

Graduates work in basic research, the high-tech industry, as well as for chemical and pharmaceutical companies – essentially, anywhere that uses nanoscience measurement methods and manufacturing procedures. Most graduates work in research groups in Switzerland and abroad.

Academic advice

Academic advice provided by faculty members can help with questions regarding the course content and structure of the specific subject/course (e.g. study and examination regulations, timetables, course structure, combination of subjects, working techniques, exam preparation).

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Student Advice Center

The Student Advice Center provides support with general questions about studying, choosing a course of study and career planning, as well as orientation and decision-making conflicts or questions about combining and changing courses.

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