Functional energy materials

Education facts

Code: FYM350

To get insight into how fundamental physical properties of materials enable functionality in modern energy technologies, such as batteries, solar cells, fuel cells, supercapacitors, catalysts, hydrogen storage, thermoelectrica etc. By applying knowledge on physical models of structure and processes in materials at different levels the student should be acquainted with rational development of new materials and technologies and connect to e.g. performance, lifetime, sustainability and environmental impact, and cost.

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree in physics or equivalent. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Functional energy materials

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 3 November 2025

  End date: 18 January 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %