Program Overview
The Nano and Micro Technology at University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Nano and Micro Technology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Switzerland and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Nano and Micro Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 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
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
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\xc2\x92s thesis
4.3 Accepting the contractual conditions of the master\xc2\x92s 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 Switzerland will receive a provisional registration, which they can use for applying for a permit from the swiss authorities.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2015-03-18
About HES-SO : UAS Western Switzerland
HES-SO : UAS Western Switzerland
swiss, Switzerland
The HES-SO (Haute école spécialisée de Suisse occidentale) is the largest University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Switzerland and the third-largest higher education institution in the country....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-10-23
- Language English
- Duration 12 months