1. University
of Applied
Sciences
Master Applied
Nanotechnology
The programme
This Master in Applied Nanotechnology is the result
of a close cooperation between Saxion and the
University of Twente (UT). Master students use both
Saxion’s laboratory facilities in the High Tech Factory
as well as the excellent university facilities, such as
the MESA+ nanolab.
Year one
The first semester of the year is taken up by a
foundation course. Both theory and practical training
will be focused on teaching you various methods and
techniques for developing (innovative) micro- and
nanotechnology products and applications. Subjects
in this first semester include physics, mathematics,
physical chemistry and micro-/nanotechnology.
In the second semester, you are assigned an
individual project, leading to a report that you must
then uphold.
Year two
In the first few months of the second year, you study a
number of compulsory subjects including Introduction
to Visualization and Simulation and Environmental
Aspects of Nanotechnology and Nanotoxiology.
Additionally, you pick a number of scientific or
specialisation subjects. The major part of the second
year is taken up by the final year assignment (thesis)
on location. This may focus on a specialisation area, an
early prototype or an end product.
Practical matters
Practical information
Location: Saxion Enschede
Duration: 2 years
Language: English
Study format: full-time
Your future
Nanotechnology generates ever more jobs in the
Netherlands, particularly in the Eastern Netherlands.
The Twente region has the highest concentration
of high-tech businesses (almost 400) in the
country. Working closely with the University of
Twente, Saxion and active partners from the public
sector, these businesses develop nanoscience and
nanotechnology knowledge and apply it to design
new products. Three or four new start-ups emerge
in Twente every year.
As holder of a Master degree in Applied
Nanotechnology, you will be able to find employment
in a number of technical positions, such as product
engineer, application engineer, project engineer
or R&D engineer. You will be part of research and
development teams for start-ups, crossovers and
knowledge institutions. Here you will learn to develop
new products and/or processes, conquer new markets,
design new applications or modify and implement
existing products and/or processes. Naturally, you
may also be appointed to business-facing positions,
where you will use your technical/development know-
how to market innovative applications to clients and
customise them to their wishes.
Upon graduation, you are entitled to use the title of
Master of Science (post-nominal letters: MSc).
Entry requirements
Your admission is conditional on you holding a
Bachelor degree in one of the following subjects:
Engineering Physics, Chemical Engineering, Electrical
and Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial
Design Engineering, Chemistry, Biology & Medical
Laboratory Research, Mechanical Engineering or a
comparable subject.
Costs
Annual course fee: approx. € 1,984
(EU/EEA students)
Books: approx. € 750

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Modules overview
Year 1
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Creative Facilitation
Society and Technology
Development
Business & Money
Micro/Nano-Scale Eng. &
Technology I
Micro/Nano-Scale Eng. &
Technology II
Individually-tailored project in an integrated R&D environment
+
In-Depth Tutorials
Physics & Mathematics in
Microsystems
Physical Chemistry in
Microsystems Practicum II:
Prototypes & Applications
A. NEMS/MEMS applications:
• Testing & Characterization
• Assembly and Prototyping
B. Nanoparticle applications:
• Surface Functionalization
• Enhancement of device
properties
Practicum I:
Basic Techniques
A. Top-Down Fabrication:
Cleanroom Processes
B. Bottom-up Fabrication:
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Photonics for Microsystems
Electronics for Microsystems
(Bio)chemistry of Surfaces
Microfluidics
Practica
Chemical-specific
Microscopy
Thin-Film Deposition Methods
Theory
Year 2
Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Technology Readiness Levels:
roadmaps for high-tech startups
Master Thesis Project
External project in industry
Environmental aspects of
nanotechnology
and nanotoxicology
Introduction to Visualization
and Simulation
Elective classes:
1 Nanodevices
2 Nanomedicine
3 Colloids and Interfaces
4 Controlled Drug and Gene
Delivery
5 Surfaces and Thin Layers
6 Advanced Industrial
Manufacturing Techniques and
Assembly
The distinguishing feature of the
Master degree programme Applied
Nanotechnology is the design and
development of innovative products
and applications in the field of
nanotechnology. As such, this Master
degree programme is unique in the
Netherlands. Nanotechnology, design,
solving problems for diverse target
groups, high-tech skills and knowledge
of various disciplines are the themes
that run throughout the programme.
This Master degree programme is all
about translating new theory into as-
yet-unknown innovative applications.
Learning objectives
• Applying your knowledge of microtechnology
and nanotechnology in an innovative manner.
• Designing products and processes based on
microtechnology and nanotechnology.
• Becoming a creative thinker! You will explore new
possibilities during the design phase in order to
apply nanotechnological expertise in new ways.
• Learning to apply your theoretical knowledge in
practice.
• Developing ‘soft skills’; communication,
teamwork, ethics and entrepreneurship.
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