Nanoscience: Delft University of Technology

Educational requirements: BSc (or equivalent) in (Applied) Physics, (Bio)Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Materials Science, or a related area with enough modules in Physics.

Professional experience required: Not obligatory, but all relevant experience will be taken into account when assessing the candidate's suitability for admission.

Language requirements: TOEFL (minimum score: 550 (paper-based); 213 (computer-based)); IELTS (minimum score: 6.0 (overall band score, Academic Version)), Nationals of the People’s Republic of China please note: A 'NESO-certificate' must be sent to TU Delft as proof of validity of your qualifications.

Other requirements: See: http://www.tudelft.nl/msc

Objectives: To educate students in both technology and science of nanometer-scale phenomena; to create a deep understanding of this multidisciplinary field that originates from the contributing disciplines: physics, chemistry and biology; to cross the traditional borders between scientific disciplines. Graduates focus on being creative and inventive towards new applications and instrumentation.

Subjects: See: http://www.sis.tudelft.nl/english -> Applied Sciences. Introductory modules in physics; chemisty; biology. Core covers range of phenomena/techniques at nanoscale level: nanotechnology; biophysics; molecular electronics; supramolecular chemistry; mesophysics. Electives: nanoparticulate materials; thin film materials; quantum transport; single-molecule optics; biomolecular motors; superconductivity.

Modes of instruction: Problem definition/solving group work, interactive lectures, internships, independent research work, project work, on line information delivery, fieldtrips.