Master in Chemistry of Nanomaterials
Vilnius, Lithuania
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
01 Jul 2027*
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* 1 may for applicants from non-EU/EFTA countries | 1 july for citizens of EU/EFTA
Key Summary
About: The Master in Chemistry of Nanomaterials at Vilnius University covers synthesis, characterization and applications of nanoscale materials. Nanomaterials have optical, electronic and mechanical properties that differ from bulk materials and they’re used in healthcare, electronics, cosmetics and other fields. The programme teaches scientific research methods and applies theoretical chemistry to real problems, giving a foundation for work in nanomaterials, materials science and multidisciplinary projects involving chemistry and nanotechnology.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in chemical laboratories, research institutions and high-tech companies, or pursue doctoral studies in Chemistry, Biochemistry. Roles include quality control, product development and materials characterization in industry.
Nanomaterials are an increasingly important product of nanotechnologies. They are coming into use in the fields of healthcare, electronics, cosmetics, and other areas. Materials with a structure at the nanoscale often have unique optical, electronic, or mechanical properties. Moreover, the physical and chemical properties of nanomaterials often differ from those of bulk materials, so our graduates will gain in-depth knowledge of nanomaterials.
Why choose this programme?
- The programme introduces students to the processes involved in scientific research and provides them with the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in chemistry.
- Theoretical knowledge is applied to real chemical problems and a suitable foundation is provided for work in the chemistry of nanomaterials, or in a multi-disciplinary area involving chemistry and nanomaterials chemistry.
Scope of studies: 120 ECTS credits
Length: 2 years
1st Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Nanomaterials and Nanostructures Synthesis and Characterization
- Instrumental Methods in Nanotechnologies
- Organic Analysis in Materials Science
- Research Project I
Elective Courses
- Basics of Spectroscopic Ellipsometry and Application in Nanotechnology
- Chemistry and Physics of f-elements
- Chromatography
- Solid State Reactions
- Modern Vibrational Spectrometry
- Surface Modification by Polymeric Nanostructures
- X-ray Diffraction Analysis
- Management in a Modern Pharmaceutical Company
2nd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Materials Science and Functional Inorganic Materials
- Research Project II
Elective Courses
- Biochemical and Nanotechnological Methods in Bionanotechnologies
- Electrochemical Nanostructuration
- Physics of Surface and Nanocompounds
- Self-Assembling and Synthesis of Nanostructural Materials
- Mass Spectrometry
3rd Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Kinetical and Electrochemical Methods of Analysis
- Research Project III
Elective Courses
- Basics of Spectroscopic Ellipsometry and Application in Nanotechnology
- Chemistry and Physics of f-elements
- Chromatography
- Solid State Reactions
- Modern Vibrational Spectrometry
- Surface Modification by Polymeric Nanostructures
- X-ray Diffraction Analysis
- Management in a Modern Pharmaceutical Company
4th Semester
Compulsory Courses
- Master Thesis
Graduates of the programme will develop the following main abilities:
- To perform scientific research and solve problems connected with the synthesis, analysis and application of nanomaterials, and to work in interdisciplinary areas.
- To choose and apply appropriate instrumental methods for the investigation of conventional and nanomaterials, as well as to interpret and evaluate the results of an investigation
- To identify and predict the ways of finding a solution to a problem, to solve problems of an unfamiliar character, to summarise and critically evaluate scientific information and its reliability, and to understand the need to take responsibility for the decisions that are taken
- To develop critical and analytical thinking and information technology skills that are applicable in many contexts
- Graduates of the program can be employed in chemical laboratories, research institutions or commercial structures dealing with high-level technologies
- Graduates of the program can choose to embark on doctoral studies in Chemistry or Biochemistry
