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Micro and Nano Technologies (Master) 2024/2025

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General


Academic degree:
  • Master's degree
ECTS:
120
Duration:
4 curricular semesters
Regime:
Mixed
Place:
Azurém Campus, Guimarães (UM)
Main Scientific area:
  • Micro and Nano Technologies

Contacts


    School of Engineering
    Campus de Azurém
    4800-058 Guimarães

    Tel: +351 253510179 / 253510160 Fax: +351 253510178
    E-Mail: cp@eng.uminho.pt
    URL: http://www.eng.uminho.pt

Description


The main objectives of this study cycle are:
- To provide a current and high-quality post-graduate education (2nd cycle) in the areas of Micro and Nano Technologies;
- To complement the education of graduates in Science and Engineering courses or related fields, by providing specialized training in different areas of application of micro and nanotechnologies, such as medicine, biology, telecommunications, metalworking industry, sports, electronics, textiles, aeronautics, etc.;
- To provide advanced training in the selection and application of manufacturing, processing, and characterization techniques and new materials for micro and nano systems;
- To provide training in sensor technologies and electronics compatible with the materials and processing methods of micro and nano structures;
- To provide technology transfer in the development of new integrated micro/nano products, taking into account the specifications of the applications;
- To promote training in research methodologies, from a multidisciplinary perspective, with the aim of innovation and development.

Key learning outcomes


Upon completion of the Master's degree in Micro and Nano Technologies, a graduate should have acquired the following skills:
1. To specify, design, and develop micro and nano systems and/or innovative products at the technical, functional, and design level;
2. To develop and integrate micro and nano sensors and actuators and electronics compatible with the materials and processing methods of micro and nano structures;
3. To demonstrate knowledge of the functioning principles and the ability to use micro and nano systems in solving technological problems;
4. To analyze, interpret, and evaluate the performance of products in the market and integrate the results obtained into new product designs;
5. To plan research methods and techniques for the development of new micro and nano systems and high-value-added products;
6. To design and carry out research and development projects in organizational systems.

Access to higher education


The course provides access to doctoral programs in the fields of Engineering, Science, and Technology.

Careers


The job market for Master's graduates in Micro and Nano Technologies will include, among others:
- Specific companies in Micro and Nano Technologies;
- Microfabrication and new product development companies;
- Innovation companies in biotechnologies, micro and nano systems, and other related biomedical areas;
- Electronic and microelectronic, textile, renewable energy, aeronautical, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and other related biomedical industries;
- Service and consulting companies, design, and auditing;
- Public and private educational and research institutions in the fields of science and engineering (e.g., state laboratories, associated laboratories, research centers in universities, collaborative laboratories, etc.).

Access


30

Vacancies

12

Minimum

Access forms


The access to this Cycle of Study can be done at the Students Portal of the University of Minho
https://alunos.uminho.pt/EN/candidates/MastersDegrees/Pages/default.aspx

This information does not replace consultation of the Academic Regulations of the University of Minho and other official documents.

Entry requirements


The following candidates may apply to the course:
a) Graduates with a degree on Sciences, Engineering Sciences/Engineering or equivalent,
b) The holders of a foreign higher academic degree in the above areas conferred at a) following a first cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of Bologna by a state adhering to this process;
c) The holders of a foreign higher academic degree in the above areas conferred at a) that is recognized by the Scientific Council of the School of Engineering as meeting the objectives of the BSc degree;
d) The holders of a school, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognized in the above areas conferred at a) by the Scientific Council of the School of Engineering as conferring the capacity to carry out this study cycle.

Aditional Information


Study Plan


Assessment/Accreditation


A3ES Accreditation status:
Accredited
Resolution publication date:
14-04-2023
A3ES submited report:
Registry number at Ministry:
R/A-Ef 2536/2011/AL01
Registry Date:
29-04-2023
Accreditation validity:
30-07-2028

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