Master of Material Science and Nanotechnologies

Designed to benefit students from a broad spectrum of backgrounds, the program aims to enable students to:

• Have extensive knowledge of and possess analytical ability in the field of materials engineering and nanotechnology.
• Apply the knowledge of materials engineering and nanotechnology to generate creative ethical solutions in the working environment.
• Be capable of communicating effectively in materials-related professions.
• Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning.
• Students gain a broad knowledge with a vigorous curriculum that includes:
• Advanced Technologies of Materials
• Drug Delivery Systems and Nanotechnologies
• Biocompatibility of Biomaterials
• Technology and Properties of Glass-Like Coatings
• Smart Nanostructured Materials
• Laser Technology of Nanomaterials

Students focus on increasing their engineering abilities and round out their education with courses in psychology, risk management, pedagogy, and labor protection, preparing them for industry and business with an advanced understanding of materials science and nanotechnology theories and applications.

RTU Graduates will be able to work as technical experts, consultants, and engineers in a manufacturing company engaged in materials processing and process modeling, development of new materials and technologies, product design, testing, certification, and quality laboratories, as well as participate in innovative product development by founding start-up companies.

The rapid development of nanotechnology is often considered a fundamental revolution in technology compared with the discovery of antibiotics, television, nuclear weapons, or computer technologies. Nanotechnology is a key technology and refers to a wide range of scientific or technological activities that study and work with phenomena or properties of the nanometer scale (around 0.1-100nm; one nanometer is one-millionth of a meter).

Nanotechnology is a cross-sector technology that is increasingly relevant to economic areas such as chemistry, medical technology, automobiles, and the food industry. All current prognoses assume a dramatic increase in the economic significance of nanotechnology, making qualified staff an urgent precondition for the effectiveness of associated research and production.

Nanotechnology generates great opportunities, not only for science and research but also for industrial production and potentially in the everyday life of individuals. Even modest predictions estimate an over 30 % future average growth rate per year in nanotechnology, surpassing bio- and information technology growth.

Europe holds a significant share in the growth potential which could create new jobs at different occupational levels: for researchers and scientists holding university and post-graduate degrees and for a range of technicians and specialists with secondary, post-secondary, and non-university tertiary education.

The number of jobs for materials engineers is forecasted to grow 7% by 2026.

Materials engineers and nanotechnologists are typically employed in:

• Universities and research institutions
• Government laboratories
• Hospitals and clinics
• Industry
• Private research facilities.
• Within the industry, skilled materials scientists can work in a range of sectors for employers such as:
• Aviation and aerospace engineering companies
• Defense companies
• Electronics manufacturers
• IT and technology companies
• Health and pharmaceutical companies
• Food and drink manufacturers

However, skill gaps and skill shortages in the nano field may occur if education and training systems do not react in time. This may significantly diminish its growth potential and employment effects.