Material Science and Nanotechologies
Faculty of Material Science and Applied Chemistry
The academic master’s study programme “Materials Science and Nanotechnologies” focused on the development of new materials and the use of modern technologies offers the acquisition of higher level technical education based on skills and competencies. In parallel with in-depth theoretical knowledge, the acquisition of practical skills is promoted not only in scientific institutes in Latvia, but also in manufacturing companies or foreign partner institutions within the ERASMUS+ mobility programmes specializing in “Materials Physics”, “Biomaterials”, “Traditional Inorganic Materials and Nanomaterials”, “Polymer Materials and Composites (including Nanocomposites)”.
The study programme includes general study courses on modelling and calculation of physical processes of materials, creation of innovative products and technologies, various study courses of professional specialization, as well as completed internship, offering students opportunities to create a study plan according to individual interests. Graduates of the study programme will be able to work as technical experts, consultants and engineers in a manufacturing company engaged in materials processing and process modelling, 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 company.
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Mobilajam
The academic master’s study programme “Materials Science and Nanotechnologies” focused on the development of new materials and the use of modern technologies offers the acquisition of higher level technical education based on skills and competencies. In parallel with in-depth theoretical knowledge, the acquisition of practical skills is promoted not only in scientific institutes in Latvia, but also in manufacturing companies or foreign partner institutions within the ERASMUS+ mobility programmes specializing in “Materials Physics”, “Biomaterials”, “Traditional Inorganic Materials and Nanomaterials”, “Polymer Materials and Composites (including Nanocomposites)”.
The study programme includes general study courses on modelling and calculation of physical processes of materials, creation of innovative products and technologies, various study courses of professional specialization, as well as completed internship, offering students opportunities to create a study plan according to individual interests. Graduates of the study programme will be able to work as technical experts, consultants and engineers in a manufacturing company engaged in materials processing and process modelling, 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 company.
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A materials scientist manages the development of new materials, manages the processes of material processing, monitors quality assurance, and convinces investors about the most promising investment opportunities in the development of innovative products. In turn, a specialist in nanotechnology is competent to work in high-tech companies on the development of new high value-added nanomaterials and their conformity assessment for innovative applications in energy, electronics, medical technology, transport, as well as other sectors of national economy. Thus, the field of work of both a material scientist and a nanotechnology specialist include innovative product development companies, new product development laboratories, product conformity assessment and quality control laboratories, and material technical expertise and certification centres
Study options
After successful completion of the study programme, it is possible to continue studies in doctoral study programmes in Latvia and abroad, for example, in RTU doctoral study programmes “Chemical Technology” and “Materials Science”
