Nanosciences - Doctoral Program
The "Nanosciences" doctoral program imparts in-depth specialist knowledge and methodological skills for independent scientific work. In addition to deepening in the respective individual specialization, there is the opportunity to deal with other current research areas. To discuss unresolved research problems and to continue interdisciplinary training.
The doctoral program is an alternative form of Doctorate. It does not affect the other doctoral options and is carried out within the framework of the doctoral regulations of Osnabrück University for the participating Schools of Biology/Chemistry in the currently valid version.
The "Nanosciences" doctoral program imparts in-depth specialist knowledge and methodological skills for independent scientific work. In addition to deepening knowledge in the respective individual field of specialization, there is the opportunity to deal with other current research areas. Discussion of open research problems and further interdisciplinary training.
During the doctoral studies program, students primarily write their dissertation, which proves that they are able to achieve results that contribute to the development of the scientific field, its theories and methods through in-depth, independent scientific work. Practical work on the dissertation begins at the start of the first semester, irrespective of the courses to be attended. Doctoral students are given the opportunity to present the problems and progress of their doctoral projects in a joint reporting seminar. It is important that the doctoral students develop the ability to place their doctoral project in the scientific and social environment and to make it understandable to a non-specialized audience.
In addition, doctoral students attend subject-specific lectures and lecture series as well as seminars in order to deepen their specialist and interdisciplinary knowledge and to become familiar with current research topics and problems in related subjects.
In terms of content, the doctoral program "Nanosciences" requires a free choice of 24 semester hours per week from the lectures and seminars offered by the Schools of Biology/Chemistry and Physics. This number is increased accordingly for doctoral students who were given conditions upon admission to the doctoral program. There are no examinations during the course of study.
The requirements for this degree program can be found in the admission regulations. The program is admission-free.
All information on applying for this doctoral program can be found under Doing a doctorate at Osnabrück University.
The examination regulations do not stipulate a compulsory stay abroad. However, students are recommended to plan semesters abroad into their course of study. The International Office can provide details. Information on the cooperations of the Department of Physics can be obtained directly from the department.
Studying at Osnabrück University means you will be subject to semester fees. Depending on how much of your study credit (standard period of study plus tolerance semester) you have used up, you may also have to pay long-term study fees. Additional information on this topic may be found at How Much does Studying Cost?
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The degree program is accredited by the Agency for Quality Assurance through Accreditation of Study Programs (AQAS e.V.).