MSc στα Προηγμένα Υλικά και Νανοτεχνολογία - MSc in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

Specific Admission Requirements
The number of places available are announced by the Graduate School with the eligibility criteria for candidates, as well as other required documents that must be attached to the application such as:

• Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University.
• Previous University education in a suitable subject (academic background) and grades of relevant degrees.
• Letters of recommendation.
• Personal interview and/or written examination (if provided by the Department’s internal rules).

The Department may also set additional criteria and quality indicators such as: (a) number of students’ publications in scientific journals, (b) students’ participation in seminars, symposia, research programmes, (c) presentations by students at conferences, (d) knowledge of foreign languages, and (e) professional experience, etc.

Profile of Programme
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is one of the four departments in the newly established Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cyprus. The first undergraduate students were accepted in September 2003, while the graduate program started in January 2005.
The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering offers a high- quality graduate program both at the Master and Ph.D. level. This program emphasizes fundamental principles that prepare students for leadership roles in a challenging and rapidly changing technological world. Research and innovation are encouraged in an environment that fosters cooperation among faculty, students, industry and research organizations. The faculty in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering is comprised of experienced and distinguished academicians with expertise in a wide range of research fields pertinent to Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering.

The objective of this Master program is to train young scientists with up-to-date knowledge and techniques in the fast growing (and of particular importance for the society) field of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology. The students are specialized in one of the research areas of the program with the aim to create proper conditions for a successful professional career in the public or private sector, in industry or in research organizations.

Key Learning Outcomes
The program is designed to produce highly qualified graduates who

1. Gain a strong background in the fundamentals of the field, creativity, societal sensitivity and the independence of thought required for a successful career in Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology.
2. Obtain self-motivation and self-evaluation skills to acquire more knowledge in their area of specialization during their future professional career.
3. As successful Materials Scientists and Engineers, identify, describe, use and understand the basic science behind the properties of materials at the nanometre scale and the principles behind advanced experimental and computational techniques for studying advanced materials.
4. Systematically solve scientific problems related specifically to advanced and nanotechnological materials using conventional scientific and mathematical notation.
5. Integrate new knowledge in their background to design, propose and compose new products and services.
6. Apply their acquired knowledge and skills to a research project in the area of their specialization.
7. Communicate clearly, precisely and effectively using conventional scientific language and are able to prepare scientific reports.

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples
The employment prospects of the program include, among others, the following:

• Industry
  • Advanced Materials Analysis
  • Materials Development and Processing Sector
  • Construction Sector
  • Mining and Processing
  • Production of Electricity
  • Water Desalination
• Technical Offices
  • Design of Materials that impact everyday life
  • Thermal Building Performance
  • Environmental Impact
• Installation and Maintenance of Equipment
• Appointment to the Public Sector of Cyprus
• Financial Investment Advisers
• Continuing studies at Doctorate level