StudyQA — Master: Nanotechnology — Royal Institute of Technology

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Nanotechnology is an emerging field of science and technology related to materials and device structures with critical dimensions in the nanometre regime. The employment market in this burgeoning area is growing significantly, and is penetrating a number of technology sectors and related industries.

Based on a solid foundation of materials science and solid state physics, the programme aims to establish an understanding of size-dependent materials, device and system properties. The student will also learn how these properties can be tailored by a controlled manipulation of the microstructure, down to the atomic or molecular level. Furthermore, it aims for a thorough comprehension of various nanoscale devices as well as their applications and fabrication methods.
The programme is mainly materials-oriented, partly directed to microelectronics and photonics, but specialisation in materials chemistry or biomedical applications is also possible. Special emphasis is placed on advanced characterisation methods to assess detailed materials and device properties. The programme is closely linked to the extensive research activities at the KTH Electrum laboratory, a world-leading resource for the education, research and product development related to micro and nanofabrication.

Year 1

Mandatory courses

Semiconductor Devices 7.5 credits
Methods and Instruments of Analysis 7.5 credits
Nanoelectronics 9.0 credits
Introduction to Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology 7.5 credits
Solid State Physics 7.5 credits

Year 2

Mandatory courses

Theory and Methodology of Science with Applications (Natural and Technological Science) 7.5 credits

Degree project advanced level (30 credits) is compulsory during the spring term.

Track; Nanomaterials (NTEA)

Year 1

Conditionally elective courses

Physics and Chemistry of Surfaces 7.5 credits

Year 2

Conditionally elective courses

Project on Nanomaterials 7.5 credits
Superconductivity and Applications 6.0 credits
Chemistry of Nanomaterials 7.5 credits
Characterization of Nanomaterials 7.5 credits

Track; Nanomelectronics (NTEB)

Year 1

Conditionally elective courses

Microsystem Technology 7.5 credits
Design and Characterisation of Nano- and Microdevices 7.5 credits
Design of Nano Semiconductor Devices 7.5 credits
Molecular Electronics 7.5 credits

Year 2

Conditionally elective courses

Hands-On Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering 7.5 credits
Simulation of Semiconductor Devices 7.5 credits
Advanced Semiconductor Materials 7.5 credits

Track; Bionanotechnology (NTEC)

Year 1

Conditionally elective courses

Bionanotechnology 7.5 credits
Microsystem Technology 7.5 credits

Year 2

Conditionally elective courses

Molecular Biotechnology for Nanotechnology 7.5 credits
Hands-On Microelectromechanical Systems Engineering 7.5 credits

Requirements

A completed Bachelor's degree, corresponding to a Swedish Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS credits), or equivalent academic qualifications from an internationally recognised university.
Students in their final year of undergraduate education may apply to KTH and, if qualified, receive conditional acceptance. If you have not yet completed your studies, please include a written statement issued by the degree awarding university. This statement must be certified and stamped by the Academic Registrar's Office, the Examinations Office or equivalent of the institution. Statements from other staff members, such as faculty members, will not be accepted.
Students who are following longer technical programmes, and have completed courses equivalent to a Bachelor´s degree (180 ECTS credits), will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Cover sheet (generated from the web-based application). However, if you have a Swedish personal ID number or if you choose to upload your documents, the cover sheet is not required.
Certificates and diplomas from previous education at an internationally recognised university.
Transcripts of records (including course list). All courses taken and grades must be included. Sort them in reverse chronological order, i.e. put the last received document on top.
Proof of English proficiency.
A copy of your passport or some other document of identification. If you are from an EU/EEA country or Switzerland and are required to document your citizenship status in order to be considered exempt from paying application and tuition fees, your passport copy must be certified. If you are not a citizen of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland, certification of your passport copy is not required.
Curriculum Vitae
Thesis proposal
2 Letters of recommendation
Relevant work experience
IELTS A minimum overall mark of 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic Training accepted).
TOEFL Paper-based test: total result of 575 (written test, minimum grade 4.5)
TOEFL Internet-based test: total result of 90 (written test, minimum grade 20)
Bachelor's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials science, Chemistry or equivalent degree, including courses in mathematics corresponding to at least 30 ECTS credits and courses in physics corresponding to at least 60 ECTS credits.

The specific requirements may be assessed as not fulfilled if
The average grade is in the lower third on the grading scale used (above pass level).
The degree awarding institution is not considered to meet acceptable quality standards by the authorities of the country in which the institution is located.
The degree does not qualify for admission to equivalent Master level in the country where the degree is awarded.