Master's Degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Barcelona, Spain
Master degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 19 / per credit *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 19.37 euros per credit (82 euros for students who are not EU nationals and do not currently reside in Spain). Fees for the academic year 2025-2026
Key Summary
Nanoscience and nanotechnology are disciplines at the cutting-edge of scientific knowledge. They combine aspects of basic and applied sciences applied to specific fields, such as biotechnology, medicine, chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, physics, materials engineering, sciences and electronic engineering. Nanoscience and nanotechnology are therefore key areas of interdisciplinary research and development, in which activity is increasing across the globe.
The master's degree in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Barcelona is taught in English and intended for students with an academic background in science.
The aim of the master's degree is to provide students with professional competences in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology, for industry and science. Students must be capable of addressing problems that require interdisciplinary skills. On completion of the master's degree, graduates will be equipped to work on creative tasks in a new scientific or technological environment and form part of interdisciplinary research groups. The compulsory subjects are designed to bolster this interdisciplinarity. The practical component of the optional subjects is very useful for the development of different types of applications for society. Therefore, the focus of the master's degree could be suitable for a career in either the public or private sector.
Recommended applicant profile
The master's degree is intended for students with a university degree in science or engineering disciplines in areas that are addressed by nanotechnology and nanoscience (physics, chemistry, biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical science, materials science and engineering and electronic engineering, among others), who wish to obtain postgraduate, interdisciplinary training in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Students should be in possession of a bachelor's degree or equivalent degree qualification in one of the following subjects or a closely related discipline: biology, biomedicine, biotechnology, pharmacy, physics, chemistry. Materials engineering, electronic engineering.
Students with other degrees may occasionally be admitted.
The course is primarily designed for three groups of learners:
- Recent graduates
- Professionals interested in receiving advanced training and perfecting their existing skills
- Mature students taking the course as a lifelong learning activity
Students should have basic knowledge of physics, chemistry or biology or have carried out professional work in an area related to these disciplines, and have specific abilities and skills in engineering or related technological tasks.
Students should have user-level IT skills, and credit is given for advanced computer skills.
The Coordination Committee will assess candidates' training and professional experience to determine their suitability for the course.
Students will also need to be proficient in the English language.
For more information about scholarships, please visit the university website.
The main aim of nanoscience and nanotechnology is to understand and control the fundamental structure of matter at the nanometric scale, and to use this knowledge to design and develop new products and systems that could affect a wide range of areas of special socioeconomic significance, for example:
- Medicine and pharmacy
- Food and industrial agriculture
- The aerospace industry
- Sociotechnological information
- Energy
- Environmental science
The University of Barcelona consistently ranks among the top institutions nationally, in Europe, and worldwide. Its performance in the most prestigious international rankings reflects excellence in teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and global engagement.
- Ranked 1st nationally in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)
- Ranked 1st nationally in the THE (Times Higher Education) World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 68th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings
- Ranked 1st nationally and 27th in Europe in the Best Global Universities Rankings
Studying at the University of Barcelona means joining a world-class academic community recognized for its innovation and impact.