Material Characterization graduate study programme

Study programme: Materials Characterization
Main fields of study: Microscopic properties of materials, characterization methods, modeling of materials and processes
Name of the qualification: Diploma
Qualification title: Master/Doctor of science
Qualification abbreviation: MSc/Dr
Final examination: no

Programme director: prof. dr. Samo Stanič
ECTS coordinator: prof.dr. Iztok Arčon

Programme description

The graduate program Materials characterization is targeted to students seeking expertise in characterization of structural, optical, electronic and chemical properties of a wide range of materials and numerical modeling of phase transitions and heat and mass transfer in matter. Several synchrotron-based techniques are covered, although students will acquire solid knowledge of he physical properties of advanced materials. The curriculum is designed with a rather applied note. The courses offer knowledge that is directly applicable to he field of solid state physics, electronics, or material science.

Length and method of study

M. Sc. studies last two years and a half. D. Sc. studies last four years. The subjects are divided into required and elective. The requirement for the completion of the M. Sc. studies is 300 contact hours (60 credit points). The requirement for the completion of the D. Sc. studies is 450 contact hours (90 credit points). The lectures, examinations and seminars are in english or Slovene language.

Course structure

Program is international and lectures are offered in blocks of individual subject. Each block is concluded with an examination. The European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) is employed. The students are allowed to transfer a certain amount of credit points from other institutions of higher education. The students may perform their research work in the research laboratories at the University of Nova Gorica or other research laboratories.

Employment opportunities

Research and development laboratories in industry, research institutions, government, defense.

Admission requirements

Attention

In 2009/2010 study year candidates can enroll into II. and III. Level programmes: Experimental physics and Physics.

Educational and professional goals

The fundamental goal of the graduate program Materials characterization is formation of experts in the field of state-of-the art characterization methods and properties of advanced materials, and numerical methods necessary for modeling of materials and processes.

Access to further studies

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Examination and assessment regulations

Written exam, oral exam, seminars.

Course structure diagram

Module electronic and chemical properties of matter

Module modeling of materials and processes

Module advanced materials and systems

Module thin films and interfaces