Semiconductor microchip technology is currently being hailed as a crucial industry, with the government investing in developing human resources to Vietnam become one of the important links in the global semiconductor supply chain. The Bachelor’s program in Semiconductor and IC Technology at USTH aims to train high-quality human resources for this promising field of study.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Bachelor’s program in Semiconductor and IC Technology at USTH offers a strong foundation in knowledge and skills for designing, manufacturing, packaging, and testing integrated semiconductor circuits. It prepares students for multidisciplinary and multi-sector careers in areas such as automation, telecommunications, information technology, circuit design, semiconductor manufacturing, smart electronic devices, and beyond.
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2. PROGRAM
The training program in English is based on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates Mathematics, Physics, Electronics, Material Science, and Data Science. The curriculum is designed to keep pace with the latest trends in the semiconductor industry, fostering creative thinking through a blend of theory and hands-on practice in state-of-the-art laboratories and field trips to companies. In addition, students are equipped with soft skills such as communication, teamwork, analysis, information organization, and critical thinking, enabling them to swiftly adapt and excel in an international work environment. The program also offers numerous domestic and international internship opportunities, especially in France and Europe, thereby enriching students’ practical experience and global exposure.
The Bachelor’s Program in Semiconductor and IC Technology includes 1 foundation year and 2 years of specialization with 180 credits.
| Year | Subject | Number of ECTS | Subject | Number of ECTS | Total of ECTS |
| Foundation | English | 8 | Common scientific courses | 38 | 60 |
| Science Management | 2 | Oriented scientific courses | 12 | ||
| Second year | French | 8 | Semiconductor and electronic materials | 4 | 60 |
| Mathematics for Physics | 3 | Sensing and measurement technology | 4 | ||
| Solid-state physics | 3 | Embedded system | 3 | ||
| Electrical Engineering | 3 | Practical Electronics 1 | 3 | ||
| Statistical Mechanics | 4 | Practical Electronics 2 | 3 | ||
| Analog Electronics | 3 | Introduction of Microelectronic Engineering and Nanotechnology | 3 | ||
| Digital Electronics | 3 | Signals and Systems | 0 | ||
| Electronic Devices | 3 | Micro and Nanofabrication | 3 | ||
| Microprocessor and Microcontroller | 3 | Philosophy | 3 | ||
| Môn tự chọn ( 1 trong 2 môn) | |||||
| Basic Principle of Project management | 2 | Intellectual Property Management | 2 | ||
| Third year | French | 7 | Practical Electrical Instruments | 3 | 60 |
| Practical on microprocessor and microcontroller | 4 | Semiconductor process (manufacturing) technology | 3 | ||
| Digital Signal Processing | 3 | Group project | 6 | ||
| Internship (3 months) | 15 | ||||
| Optional module (choose 1 out of 3) | |||||
| Module 1: Design | |||||
| Analog integrated microsystem design | 3 | Industrial Communication Network and IoT | 3 | ||
| Digital integrated microsystem design | 3 | Advanced Digital Design and FPGA Based Design | 3 | ||
| Module 2: Nano and Micro-technology | |||||
| Thin films Technology | 3 | Advanced Materials and MEMs devices | 3 | ||
| Clean Room Training | 3 | Vacuum technology | 3 | ||
| Module 3: Packaging and Quality control | |||||
| Advanced technique for quality Control | 3 | Fundamental of Microelectronic packaging | 3 | ||
| Integrated Computing | 3 | Design for Test (DFT) | 3 | ||
| Optional courses (choose 2 scientific courses, 1 soft skill course) | |||||
| Plasma Physics and Applications | 3 | Simulations for microelectronic devices | 3 | ||
| Materials Characterization Techniques 2 | 3 | Silicon Photonics | 3 | ||
| Object Oriented Programming | 3 | EM field for microelectronics | 3 | ||
| Materials for energy conversion and storage | 3 | Fundamental of Non-Volatile Memory | 3 | ||
| Optoelectronics and nanophotonics | 3 | Phương pháp viết bài báo khoa học | 2 | ||
| Application Programming | 3 | Khởi nghiệp | 2 | ||
3. JOB OPPORTUNITIES
- Integrated Circuits (ICs) design specialists, focusing on product research and development at domestic and international semiconductor chip design companies, as well as Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises in Vietnam.
- Employment in production lines and managing fabrication processes in semiconductor components and chips manufacturing plants.
- Involvement in packaging and testing phases as well as quality insurance of semiconductor products.
- Experts responsible for consulting technical support for semiconductor chip production projects and the commercialization process.
- Opportunities in the production and sale of electronic devices and components, as well as in the materials science industry.
4. CONTACT INFORMATION
– About the training program:
Department of Advanced Materials Science and Nanotechnology (AMSN)
Tel: (+84-24) 32 12 11 62
Email: amsn_dept@usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 304, 3rd floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi
– About Admission:
Department of Admission
Tel: (+84)24 77 74 77 48/ (+84)24 77 72 77 48
Email: admission@usth.edu.vn
Website: admission.usth.edu.vn
Add: Room 102, 1st floor, A21 building, University of Science and Technology of Hanoi