Materials Science for Energy and Nanotechnology (master's two years)

The Master's degree programme in Materials Science for Energy and Nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary course in physics and chemistry. Teaching has a comprehensive focus on functional groups with options for specialising in synthesis, characterisation and modelling. The programme trains candidates who can contribute to interdisciplinary solutions and provides in-depth skills through conducting a significant academic project.
You can apply insights from your master's studies to gain new knowledge.
You have a good understanding of relevant theory within the field.
You can apply academic methods to research, and you can produce and characterise test material.
You have the necessary technical platform to be able to teach at university and college Level
You have excellent knowledge and insight into the functional properties of solids in your area of specialisation.
You have excellent insight into how production methods affect the functional properties of the materials within your area of specialisation.
You understand how your own field of specialisation is affected by scale-dependent issues related to nanotechnology.
You understand how your own field of specialisation can affect future production and storage of sustainable energy.
You can apply ideas related to your own topic of study to new areas, and think innovatively.

This master's programme is for those who wish to understand the interaction between structure and characteristics, and who wish to contribute to the development of functional materials for use in energy production and storage, improved energy efficiency, and for electronics and advanced sensors.

The programme provides in-depth competence in the crossover between physics and chemistry and equips graduates to contribute to interdisciplinary solutions in product development and global challenges in the future. The programme will qualify you for work in fields related to either chemistry or physics, but also enable you to participate in larger projects where both physics and chemistry are important. Most of our graduates find employment in research and development within the private sector or at research centres and universities, often subsequent to a PhD research degree.
You will be sought after in sectors such as technology and energy, and by companies with an environmental focus. An interdisciplinary approach is particularly important in solving the significant challenges being faced and for achieving effective teamwork.

Some of our former master's students now work at SINTEF, the Institute for Energy Technology, the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, Statoil, Aker Solutions, Jotun, Statkraft, DNV GL, the National Criminal Investigation Service, the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the Ministry of Climate and Environment, in education and many other relevant sectors.

A number of former students have become entrepreneurs and have founded their own companies in the field. An interdisciplinary background opens up numerous opportunities. You can, for example, also take the "Gründerskolen" course (information in Norwegian) at the Centre for Entrepreneurship alongside your studies.

If you take an additional one-year teacher training you will also become qualified to teach at secondary schools and colleges.