Curriculum
The master's program comprises 120 ECTS during four semesters, with the possibility of extension up to six semesters. Students work on-site three days a week, allowing for part-time work or time for personal commitments. The MSc Precision Engineering starts in the autumn semester.
Overview
| Semester | Name | ECTS | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Basic Courses | 30 ECTS (5 ECTS each) | Mandatory |
| 2nd | Advanced Course I (Specialization) |
7 ECTS | Mandatory |
| 2nd | Creative Engineering Lab I | 12 ECTS | Mandatory |
| 2nd | Elective Courses | 6 ECTS (3 ECTS/course) | Elective |
| 2nd | Complementary Skills | 5 ECTS (2.5 ECTS/course) | Mandatory |
| 3rd | Advanced Course II (Specialization) | 7 ECTS | Mandatory |
| 3rd | Creative Engineering Lab II | 12 ECTS | Mandatory |
| 3rd | Elective Courses | 6 ECTS (3 ECTS/course) | Elective |
| 3rd | Complementary Skills | 5 ECTS (2.5 ECTS/course) | Mandatory |
| 4th | Master Thesis | 30 ECTS | Mandatory |
1st Semester
1st Semester: Basic Courses
In the first semester, students supplement and deepen their existing knowledge and skills to adequately prepare for the advanced specialization and the CE Lab in the second and third semesters. The basic courses are mandatory and add up to 30 ECTS. At the end of the first semester, students are required to choose their specialization (Advanced Optical Engineering or Advanced Ultraprecision Engineering).
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Ultraprecision Engineering | 5 ECTS |
| Introduction to Precision Optics | 5 ECTS |
| Physics and Structural Mechanics | 5 ECTS |
| Introduction to Materials and Analytics | 5 ECTS |
| Modelling and Simulations | 5 ECTS |
| Control and Automation | 5 ECTS |
2nd and 3rd Semester
2nd and 3rd Semester: Advanced Courses
Students focus on a chosen specialization in the second and third semesters: Advanced Optical Engineering or Advanced Ultraprecision Engineering. At the same time, students proceed to the Creative Engineering Lab, where they apply their theoretical knowledge in a novel design project – «from idea to product». Projects are carried out in small teams, usually in cooperation with an industrial partner. Elective courses and courses in complementary skills complement the students’ professional and academic profile.
4th Semester
4th Semester: Master Thesis
The Master's thesis consists of a written paper and a public oral presentation in the scope of 30 ECTS credits. Before starting the written thesis, all ECTS credits from the courses should be acquired and any other attainments successfully completed.
Two supervisors are assigned to each master's thesis; one must be a lecturer in the master's program. The duration of the thesis is six months. It will be concluded with the oral presentation that lasts 50 to 70 minutes and consists of a public presentation of 20 to 30 minutes, followed by a questions and answers session.