Master End Project: in short

• 42 ECTS (i.e., ~7-8 months full time).
• All approved groups are on the green list.
• Consists of literature study, research work, thesis writing, and final presentation and defense.

Prerequisites

To start your MEP, you should have completed at least 35 ECTS of Nanobiology MSc courses; this can include your electives. Moreover, you have to complete both Project Development courses (NB4510 and NB4520) before starting your MEP. Between your broadening research project and your MEP, at least one should be completed within a research group included on the green list.

Resources

• The Brightspace page Thesis Office Applied Sciences.
• The BEP/MEP database and booklet.
• The websites of individual supervisors.
• TU Delft Writing Centre.
• Slides from BEP/MEP event (26th November 2024)

Best practices

• Do not only consider the content of the project, but also the overall environment of the lab. It is important that you feel safe to ask questions. It may help to discuss with multiple supervisors before choosing a project.
• You might have a preference in supervision: would you like to have frequent meetings or do you prefer to discuss more infrequently? Think about this before discussing with your potential supervisors.
• When discussing potential MEPs, also think of practical issues such as lab space, resources, lab activities, etc. that might aid you during the process.
• To pick a group, it might help to look into the places where graduates of that specific group ended up. Do you see yourself going a similar route?
• Hand in the MEP application form before starting your MEP. This may help catch potential issues in an early stage. Your supervisor should sign it and you can send it to info-msc-nb@tudelft.nl afterwards.
• If you need help, don’t be afraid to ask! Your supervisor should be your first point of contact, but you can always contact our academic counsellor Tanja Hilkhuijsen if you need additional support.
• To alleviate the writing stage, it can ben helpful to write sections of your MEP as you are going through the process.