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Nanoscale objects exhibit many novel and
extraordinary proper�es that are not found in
their macroscopic counterparts. The ability to
control ma�er at the nanoscale can therefore
be expected to benefit all branches of
engineering in the next decades, and well‐
known devices will acquire new features due to
manufacturing processes that integrate nano‐
scale structures.
Moreover, nanoscale engineering embodies the
convergence of physics, electronics, life
sciences and chemistry, and as such it provides
ample opportuni�es to master the challenges
of the future in such diverse fields as
healthcare, sustainable development, energy
efficiency, and many more.
Objec�ves
The Nanoscale Engineering program is dedicated to a
mul�disciplinary and interna�onal approach and it is suited
equally well for students planning an academic or an
industrial career. The two‐year curriculum provides both the
theore�cal basis and the prac�cal exper�se in all fields
related to the fabrica�on, the characteriza�on and the design
of nanoscale structures and systems. The program benefits
from support by the technological pla�orms of three key
laboratories in Lyon, as well as by major corpora�ons in the
Rhone‐Alpes region. The annual student fee amounts to
about 500 €, which is the standard rate for a Master in France
and includes health insurance. Courses start in September
each year and the applica�on deadline is the 31st of May for
non‐EEA ci�zens and the first of July for EEA ci�zens.
Academic Consor�um
The Master of Nanoscale Engineering is conducted under the
aegis of the University of Lyon by a consor�um of three
renowned ins�tu�ons: the École Centrale de Lyon, the INSA
de Lyon, and the Université Claude Bernard ‐ Lyon 1.
All lectures, laboratory prac�cals, internships and thesis
projects are carried out in close collabora�on with research
laboratories in Lyon and they o�en involve interna�onal
partners. This strong link between research and educa�on
ensures a con�nuous improvement of the program to reflect
the progress of science and technology in this innova�ve and
rapidly‐evolving field.
Scien�fic and Technological Infrastructure
The state‐of‐the‐art nanotechnology pla�orms and infra‐
structure of the École Centrale, the INSA and the Claude
Bernard University, represen�ng an overall technological
investment of nearly 10 million euros, are made available to
the students for their experimental work, including:
• the NanoLyon cleanroom facili�es (7 million €)
• the nanopar�cle synthesis and characteriza�on pla�orm
(1.5 million €)
• the spark plasma sintering pla�orm (0.5 million €)
Overview of the Master Program Structure of the Curriculum
The en�re curriculum is taught in English. The Nanoscale The program is divided into six modules:
Engineering master is a two‐year program corresponding to
120 ECTS credits. Students receive a universal and profound ‣ Core Modules ‣ Experimental Modules
training in physics, materials science and electronics at the These courses impart the fundamental knowledge in the Students first conduct lab prac�cals in the form of four‐hour
nanoscale, but also in nanobiotechnology. Elec�ve courses courses during which they familiarize themselves hands‐on with all
nanotechnology field applied to physics, electronics, op�cs,
can be followed by the students in their desired area of standard techniques for fabrica�on and characteriza�on of
materials science and biotechnology. Students are required
specializa�on and/or to broaden their horizons. nanostructures. These courses are then followed by more in‐depth
to follow at least twelve courses from the subsequent list
prac�cal work (at least two projects of 1 week each) in the course
(obligatory modules are preassigned to specific core slots):
A key educa�onal concept of the program is that each of which the students become more profoundly acquainted with
Introduc�on to Nanoengineering (core 1) • Micro‐ and Nano‐
student is immersed in a high‐quality research environment nanoscience and nanotechnology.
fabrica�on, part 1 (core 2) and part 2 (core 8) • Characteri‐
for at least half of the �me in the curriculum. Throughout the za�on Tools for Nanostructures (core 3) • Biomolecules, Cells,
academic year, lab prac�cals and projects are carried out in ‣ Ancillary Courses
and Biomime�c Systems (core 4) • Basics of Physics (core 5
research ins�tu�ons that par�cipate in the program, and This module deals with complementary know‐how, relevant
for non‐physicists) • Solid State Physics at the Nanoscale
thesis projects are undertaken in research laboratories or in both for academia and in an industrial environment. Students
(core 5‐7) • Physics of Semiconductors, part 1 (core 5‐7) and
nanotechnology companies. In addi�on to the scien�fic and follow courses on management and intellectual‐property
part 2 (core 9‐12) • Con�nuum Mechanics (core 5‐7) •
technological aspects, ethical issues and the societal impact issues. Ethical aspects and the societal impact of nanotech‐
Physical Chemistry and Molecular Interac�ons (core 5‐7) •
of nanotechnology, as well as business considera�ons, are Nano‐Op�cs and Biophotonics (core 9‐12) • Quantum
nology are covered in specialized seminars. Communica�on
addressed in specialized seminars and courses. Engineering (core 9‐12) • Surface‐Analysis Methods (core
skills are likewise developed through wri�en and oral
presenta�on of all experimental work that is carried out
9‐12) • Micro‐ and Nanofluidics (core 9‐12) • Biosensors and
during the Master program.
Biochips (core 9‐12) • Computer Modeling of Nanoscale
Systems (core 9‐12)
‣ Internship
core 1 core 3 core 5 core 7
literature survey
At the end of the second semester, students conduct a four‐
semester 1
‣ Elec�ve Modules
month internship in one of the research laboratories
core 2 core 4 core 6 elec�ve 1 These courses cover a wide range of nanotechnology‐related
par�cipa�ng in the program. The students choose their
disciplines and thus allow the students to specialize according
seminars
year 1
elec�ve 2 projects and come into contact with their host laboratories
prac�cals and projects to their preferences as well as to broaden their exper�se. At
earlier in the academic year already, by spending two days
least five courses from the following list have to be selected:
semester 2
per week in this laboratory to carry out an extensive
Nanomechanics (year 1) • Nanoelectronics (year 2) • MEMS
literature research and to prepare their research project
internship and NEMS (year 1) • Bioengineering (year 2) • Drug‐Delivery
Systems (year 1) • Introduc�on to Systems Design (year 1) •
under the guidance of their supervisor.
Mul�‐Physics System Integra�on (year 2) • Nanomagne�sm
‣ Master Thesis Project
ancillary courses
elec�ve 3
core 8 core 10 core 12 (year 2) • Molecular Electronics (year 2) • Solar Cells and
semester 3
Photo‐voltaics (year 2) • Cell Engineering (year 2) The final six‐month period of the program is devoted to the
project
elec�ve 4
master project, which can be carried out either in an
core 9 core 11
academic research laboratory or in an industrial environ‐
seminars
year 2
elec�ve 5
ment. Students have the op�on to conduct their thesis
project anywhere in France or abroad.
semester 4
Master thesis