International Study Programmes
Erasmus Mundus AtoSiM (MSc)
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 1 year |
AtoSiM
Atomic Scale Modelling of Physical, Chemical, and Biomolecular Systems
This one year MSc degree operated jointly by the École Normale Supérieure in Lyon, the University la Sapienza in Rome and the Universiteit van Amsterdam, will provide a high level qualification in the rapidly expanding field of computer modelling in physical, chemical and biomolecular sciences. The methodology will cover the full range from quantum mechanical atomistic descriptions to coarse grained mesoscopic models. Fields of application include in particular:
- condensed matter and statistical physics
- chemistry
- physical chemistry
- materials science
- theoretical biomolecular science
Twenty to thirty students will be integrated in this programme, with a professor/student ratio close to one.
International
The programme will involve a substantial part of hands-on practical courses, taught in small groups. Courses will be taught in English both in Lyon and Amsterdam. Courses in Rome are taught in Italian, with the opportunity of tutoring and examinations in English as well as access to language courses.
Accreditation and degree
Upon successful completion of the programme, students will obtain a double diploma from the two institutions in which they are enrolled for their first trimester and for their research project. For the Universiteit van Amsterdam this diploma is a Master of Science degree in Chemistry (within the track Computational and Theoretical Chemistry) or a Master of Science degree in Physics (within the track Condensed Matter Science). These degrees are recognized in Europe as research master's degrees allowing the student to apply for a PhD position.
The quality of the master's programmes in Chemistry and Physics offered by the Universiteit van Amsterdam has been positively assessed by the Accreditation Organisation of The Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme students will receive a legally accredited master's degree and the title of Master of Science (MSc). Follow the links below for more information on accreditation and degrees.