Curriculum

The curriculum of Nanomaterials Science (120 EC) usually takes two years to complete and consists of four parts:

Mandatory courses	8.5 EC
Primary Electives	22.5 EC
Research Project	36.5 EC or 59 EC
Secondary Electives	30 - 52.5 EC

Mandatory courses (8.5 EC)

These courses you have to follow.

Primary Electives (22.5 EC)

Choose 22.5 EC worth of electives out of a list of primary electives.

Research Project (36.5 EC or 59 EC)

In the Research Project, you will combine the theoretical knowledge you obtained during courses with practical experimental skills leading to the Master’s thesis. There is no restriction to combine your Research Project with courses.

Go to all information about the Research Project

Secondary elective courses (30 - 52.5 EC)

The secondary electives are meant to broaden your interest and skills. You can gain work experience in industry by performing an internship on a specific research theme, or, with a profile direct your career towards education, communication or management or simply take extra courses that match your interest.

What can you choose?

Extra courses

Any MSc course offered by the Graduate School of Natural Sciences including the remaining primary elective courses, or courses offered by the Graduate School of Life Sciences and Graduate School of Geosciences.

For example:

Data Science in Chemistry (SK-MDASC 5 EC)
Advanced Molecular Characterization (SK-MAMC 7.5 EC)
Environmental Science and Safe-by-Design (SK-MENSC 7.5EC)

Elective internship of 15 to 30 EC

The elective internship can only start after you have finished the mandatory and primary elective courses and thesis. Go to info about doing an elective internship.

Profile of 30 EC

See which profiles you can choose.

Extra opportunities

Please note: the information below only applies when you want to combine two masters that are similar in terms of both subject matter and learning outcomes. It is possible to combine two totally different programmes, without overlap (Double Degree). Unlike the TWIN programme, a Double Degree is 240 EC minus standard possible exemptions. The double degree programme amounts to at least 210 EC.

The combined programme (TWIN) typically requires a minimum of 180 EC based on the combination of the chosen Master’s and can be completed in three years or less, depending on how well you are able to structure your studies. The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes have to approve the proposed programme.

Requirements:

To be eligible for a Double Master's programme you must:

Have completed your bachelor's degree without delay
Meet the admission requirements for both Master's programmes you wish to combine
Demonstrate excellent academic records and strong motivation
Be able to handle the increased workload and academic demands of pursuing two degrees simultaneously

Important considerations:

Approval: The Board of Examiners of both Master's programmes must approve your proposed Double Master's programme
Tuition fees: For Dutch or EU/EER students, there is no additional tuition fee for pursuing a Double Master's programme
Time management: The programme requires excellent time management skills and academic discipline
Course selection: Your course selection must meet the minimum requirements for both Master's programme
Research Integration: Consider how to effectively integrate your research interests across both programmes

Students who finish the programme obtain two separate degrees, i.e. one diploma for each Master’s programme.

How to apply:

Contact the programme coordinator of the programme to express your interest in pursuing a Double Master's degree
Your application will be considered by the programme leaders of both Master's programmes involved
You must be enrolled in both participating Master's programmes
Together with the programme coordinators, complete and sign the Double Degree Master's Programme form
Include a motivation letter explaining why you want to pursue a Double Master's programme
Upload the completed form along with your application in Osiris Case

For more information, please consult the Education and Examinations Regulations (EER/OER) or contact one the Master’s programme coordinators.

Want to go abroad for part of your programme?

If you want to go abroad, it's important to let your programme coordinator know in advance. The curriculum is generally very packed, so it requires timely planning. If you have a general idea of what you want to do, please first discuss it with your programme coordinator to see if it fits into your programme.

Info about going abroad

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Curriculum

Mandatory courses (8.5 EC)

List of Mandatory courses

Primary Electives (22.5 EC)

List of Primary elective courses