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1. The Master Of Advanced Studies
3. Objectives of the Master of Advanced Studies in Nano- and Micro Technology program
6. Validation: examinations and approval of the master's thesis
Swiss Master of Advanced Studies in Nano and Micro Technology
Federally recognized postgraduate education in Nano and Micro Technology
1.
The Master of Advanced Studies
The Master
of Advanced Studies (MAS) is the only title recognized by the
confederation for postgraduate studies at the master level in the
natural and
engineering sciences.
The Master
of Advanced Studies is euro compatible.
The MAS has
replaced all the unofficial master titles, which have been offered
by the various educational institutions in the past. It is distinct
from the
Master of Science in Engineering (MSE) through its smaller number of
ECTS (60
instead of 90) achieved its absence of any basic scientific training
and the
restricted access. It is targeted at students and professionals, who
want to
acquire all necessary professional skills through a shorter, but much
more
intensive training. This intensity is generated through small
restricted
classes and focus on hands-on laboratory research. The course is built
on 30
individual weekly modules, each dedicated to a particular field of
nanotechnology and run by top-notch scientists in this field.
Engineering
@ nanoscale means designing, manufacturing and controlling
systems and components at the level of 10-9
which is a 1/1000th
of a micrometer or a microsecond.
The
operation of many products and industrial systems already today depends
on controlling part of their components at the nanoscale: notable
examples are
watches, car engines, the cells of the human body, integrated circuits,
information storage and communication devices, etc.
Thus,
product design @ nanoscale and process engineering @ nanoscale are
important steps towards realizing the manufacture, operation and
reliability of
those systems. It can be shown in many cases that the costs of
ownership of a
product can be reduced substantially by applying product design @
nanoscale and
process engineering @ nanoscale.
Therefore,
nanoscale devices and processes are the tools necessary to
monitor and modify these systems in a focussed and economic way. The
fact that
so many everyday products and systems rely on control @ nanoscale
ensures that
nanotechnology will occupy an important part of our future engineering
activities. It can be assumed, that engineering neglecting nanoscale
aspects
will be limited to a fraction of total engineering activities in the
future.
Nanoscale
engineers are now and will be increasingly in the future, seizing
the opportunity to create a host of new products and services, which we
can only
begin to imagine.
3. Objectives of the Master
of Advanced Studies
in Nano- and Micro
Technology program
The
objective of the master
program in Nano and Micro Technology is the education of nanoscale
engineers
from talented engineers and students who have graduated in micro
technology, physics,
chemistry, mechatronics, data analysis & process design,
mechanical,
electrical and chemical engineering.
The
master course in NMT is a result of the joint
effort of all the professors and lecturers of the Swiss Universities of
Applied
Science (UAS) specialized in the various fields of micro- and
nanotechnology.
To achieve this, they had created in 2002 the nanoplatform of the UAS
with the
objectives of
- Organizing
the teaching at the postgraduate level in Nano- and Micro technology to
offer the students with a bachelor degree a framework in which to
acquire competence in the use of NMT-tools
- Integrating
the R&D departments of the private sector into the postgraduate
education at the UAS.
The
master course in NMT is a novel and innovative
form of training. and should prepare you for your future job as
· Nanoscale
and micro technology engineers
o Innovating
product design
o Innovating
manufacturing processes
· Engineers
transforming research results
into innovative products
You
will also benefit from the fact that the
nanoplatform is
- In
partnership with industry, serving in particular the R & D
needs of SMEs. The program can offer ½-time jobs in various locations
compatible with the curriculum.
- A vehicle
for the integration of the Swiss community of applied R & D in
the field of NMT into the European Research Area
(ERA). This will be used to assure not only euro compatibility, but
also to organize exchange programs with the objective to participate in
the training of nanoscale euro-engineers, a goal pursued currently by
different European educational institutions.
The proposed master course in Nano- and
Micro Technology will provide you with:
- An
in-depth understanding of nanoscale phenomena
- Skills
in modifying and monitoring components @ nanoscale
- Skills
in solving packaging problems and in using system integration technology
- The
multidisciplinary know-how in informatics, physics, biology, material
science that is now essential for success in engineering @ nanoscale
The
graduates of this program are able to understand and
use the tools and equipment of current nanotechnology. Particular
emphasis is
put on hands-on experience. The participation in the courses of other
Swiss
institutions with internationally recognized experience in
nanotechnology (such
as EMPA, PSI, the universities of
Introducing
you to the national industrial and
research capabilities and enhancing your intercultural capability are
additional benefits of a nation wide education.
The
master course is built from 28 weekly
courses, which take place at the following sites: Buchs, Le Locle,
About 1/3 of the participants in these
courses are engineers from industry who want to acquire particular
skills or
competencies. This cooperation with peers who are active in their
profession, gives
you an additional important training opportunity, and provides you with
a
sizable network of professional relations at the end of the course.
Participation
is limited to engineers and scientists
4.1 Graduated
in one of the following disciplines: micro
technology, physics, chemistry, biology, mechatronics, data &
process
design, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems
engineering,
chemistry, life sciences, physics, materials science or associated
disciplines
Required
level:
Bachelor, diploma EPF, UAS or equivalent (bac + 3+),
4.2 Accepted
by the research team cooperating
in the master’s thesis
4.3 Accepting
the contractual conditions of
the master’s thesis work with respect to confidentiality and ownership
of
industrial property.
For more
information please contact one of the responsible persons at
the end of this document.
Students
which do not have a valid permit for staying in
The whole
program is completely modular. In principle you can earn your
master degree over any period of time by following weekly courses and
enlisting
for a master thesis at the end. The expiration date for any ECTSs
granted in
this program is 6 years. Indeed an increasing number of students are
using the
program in phases of reorientation of their career and life.
The masters
program corresponds to the equivalent of one full year of
studies and will earn 60 ECTS points. It requires successful validation
of 20
weekly courses or seminars corresponding to 40 ECTS points and
successful
defence of a diploma thesis earning you an additional 20 ECTS points.
You can
choose from a total of 30 courses offered. The courses are offered on a
bi-annual basis (see past and current programs).
There is no
“academic” year. You can enter the program any time with any
of the 30 courses. They are independent. (Their content is harmonized
and
complimentary).
You
graduate once you have collected the required 60 ECTS points. The
program committee can recognize ECTS points from courses taught outside
the
program. You can choose and vary the intensity of your training
throughout your
studies. T. It is open for
Students
employed in industry can do their thesis work on the premises
of their employers under the supervision of the professor of the
program.
Your
stay at the various locations will be organized
by a local committee, which will provide you with the following
services.
- Joint low
cost lodging for all the participants choosing this option
- Assistance
in reservation of individual hotels
- Joint on
site lunches and dinners for all the participants choosing this option
Note,
that the costs for lodging and meals are not
included in the fees.
The
fees do include:
- Full set of
booklets of all the courses of the program, including those, you have
chosen not to attend.
- Refreshments
during the breaks
- Office
space at the university, where you can do your homework and discuss
with your colleagues. The space will have the entire infrastructure
necessary including internet access through the university server.
- Library
service
- Literature
retrieving services
All
other services offered to its students by the
hosting university.
All
courses, scripts and examinations are in English. According to oour
experience even students with poor English skills can follow the
courses and
will be fluent in technical English when graduating
6. Validation:
examinations and
approval of the master’s thesis
The
validation consists of 4 elements:
- Each weekly
course ends with a written or oral examination. It will be marked from
A to E. Only courses, where the examination has been passed
successfully are applicable for the admission to the final exam and the
master thesis. Each examination earns an individual certificate worth 2
ECTS points. The certificate remains valid, even, if you do not
complete the full program. Only certificates marked D or higher are
taken into account for the degree. (see regulation for details)
- Each
seminar will be evaluated by at least 2 experts (see regulations for
details).
The
number of seminars that can be
credited for your degree is 5. One seminar is mandatory.
- The diploma
thesis will be evaluated by 2 experts and also be marked from A to E
- A defence
of the diploma work in front of a jury of at least 5 experts comprising
the 2 experts that have evaluated the thesis. The defence can be public
or confidential – if the content of the thesis is confidential.
An
accepted thesis and a successful
defence earn you 20 ECTS.
Thesis
work can be started before all
courses have been passed.
Only
students, who have successfully accomplished all 4
elements of validation can claim the title of Master of Advanced
Studies in
Nano- and Micro technology.
Students,
who have successfully accomplished all 4
elements of validation, can claim completion of the federally
recognized postgraduate
master course in Nano- and Micro technology.
Students,
who will have successfully concluded the
master course, are authorized to carry the title
Master
of Advanced Studies in Nano- and Micro Technology, University of
Applied Science of
MAS,
UAS-CH, NMT
Currently
this title can only be given by the
University of Applied Science of Western Switzerland. Master
of Advanced Studies is the official
federal title for postgraduate masters. It is protected by federal law.
You can contact
any UAS participating in the program for participation.
The list of contact persons is given under contacts.
The contact person and/or the program director will evaluate
your eligibility and discuss your research interest with you,
in order to direct you to the team most appropriate for your master's thesis.
Registration will be handled by the UASWS Yverdon-les-Bains
(Secrétariat du Département de la Formation Continue, HEIG-VD, www.postformation.ch). If you feel, that you
satisfy the
conditions for admission, just send a completed application form with
copies of
all required documents to the secretariat in
9. Fees and conditions of payment
Master
course:
12 000 Swiss
Francs
Postgraduate
short course:
2 000 Swiss
Francs
Local
housing (optional): about
250-400 CHF per week of course
In signing
the registration form, the student agrees with the terms and
contracts the obligation to pay the integrality of the fees according
to the
following schedule:
Registration
fee
SF
2000.-
Further
instalments according to progress in the studies.
Students
with backward dues can be excluded from the
courses.
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