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Jednostka prowadząca kierunek
Faculty of Chemistry W3

Nanotechnology

Professional title

master of science

Cycle of study

Second-cycle

Mode of study 

full time

Number of semesters

3

Language of instruction

Polish

Admission

Summer semester

Dyplom zawodowy
W rekrutacji na ten kierunek nie jest brany pod uwagę dyplom technika

About the field of study

What is nanotechnology? It's engineering, but on a very small scale, is used in many areas, including medicine, information technology and the energy industry. Many natural nanotechnologies are emerging in nature. Which living beings utilize phenomena that depend on nanoscale structures? These include, for example, geckos, walking on the ceiling, spiders, forming strong and flexible threads, and butterflies, having distinct colors.   

The primary goal of Nanotechnology is to prepare the graduate to take up professional challenges in an area combining chemistry, chemical technology and materials engineering in both domestic and foreign markets. The Master's studies are designed to educate specialists with in-depth knowledge relating to nanoscience, as well as the engineering skills necessary to apply this knowledge in practice, which will allow them to work in both academic and industrial research centers in Poland and around the world, as well as to continue their education in third-cycle studies.  

The detailed list of courses taught in each semester can be found on the website.  

Graduate opinions

Study of Nanotechnology gave me a solid basis for a career in industry, in the role of a materials engineer. I am glad that, thanks to the great flexibility of the study program, I had the opportunity to start my career at Corning Optical Communications already during my master's studies and carry out research and later thesis work for the company.

Mężczyna stoi w showroomie firmy Corning.
Mgr inż. Maciej Danek, Corning Optical Communications Polska

Competencies you will gain

Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Chemical industry
Diagnostics
Nanosensors
Smart textiles

About you

Nano is a prefix for a unit of measurement, expressing roughly the equivalent of one billionth. The study of such small elements is extremely complicated, and this is what nanotechnology does. It's a science that not only analyzes small molecules, but more importantly, finds their applications in our lives. How - you will not only find out in the second cycle program!   

The expanded, interdisciplinary education covers fields such as electronics, optics, mechanics, medicine and pharmacy, environmental protection, automotive and aerospace, cosmetics manufacturing and even household appliances. This gives you the opportunity to learn about the practical application of knowledge in the design, fabrication, modification and analysis of nanomaterials in a wide range of industries. You will not only gain skills in chemical sciences, physics, medicine or biology, materials engineering, electronics and mechanics. You will also gain awareness of the risks associated with the use of nanoparticles and nanomaterials and knowledge of their impact on the environment and living organisms. Knowledge of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and materials science in the broadest sense will be useful for solving complex tasks in nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as enable you to see relationships and dependencies in nature. Our lecturers will provide you with knowledge of contemporary development trends and major advances in nanoscience and nanotechnology, as well as chemistry, biochemistry and materials engineering. You will learn basic techniques, equipment and tools used in solving complex engineering problems in the synthesis, modification and analysis of nanomaterials. Awareness of health and safety rules will allow you to work independently at a test or measurement station, and the ability to plan and conduct experiments will allow you to interpret the results and draw conclusions.  

Job perspectives

  • Engineer/designer/technologist in the nanotechnology-related and/or chemical industry 
  • Laboratory employee in academic and industrial research centers