On completion of the program the candidate should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence 

Knowledge

·         Has extensive knowledge in the scientific field of specialization.

·         Can formulate a scientific hypothesis.

·           Can find relevant methods to solve the scientific problem.

Skills

·         Can work independently with a nanoscientific research project.

·         Can analyze a scientific problem on the basis of relevant literature.

·         Can critically evaluate the existing models and scientific results in light of the problem.

·         Can use methods applicable to invalidate the hypothesis.

·         Can interpret the results in light of the problem.

General competence

·         Can get familiar with a nonscientific problem.

·         Can get familiar with new application areas for the nanoscience in specialization.

·         Can work independently within this research field in working life and in a following PhD education.

·         Can work and communicate between disciplines.

·         Can present the theme of research in a broader nanoscientific, social and ethical context