MSc Nanoscience

Institution University of Nottingham
Method At the institution
Location Nottingham
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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MSc Nanoscience

Objectives This innovative and multidisciplinary taught higher degree course, based within the Nottingham Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Centre, aims to provide an appreciation of the emerging field of Nanoscience. The structure of the course will allow you to develop an understanding of science on the nanoscale and to appreciate the truly interdisciplinary nature of the field. The course includes an opportunity to undertake a research project in a world-leading nanoscience research group; gives training in science communication; and will provide you with a background to enable you to make a significant contribution to one of the most exciting scientific disciplines of the future.
Academic title MSc Nanoscience
Course description Nanoscience (MSc)
Duration: 1 year full-time

Course Content
You will take the following core modules:

Introduction to Nanotechnology
Physical Characterisation of Nanostructures
Advanced Materials Characterisation
Single Molecule Biophysics Theory and Practice
Nanoscience Literature and Communication Skills
Self-assembly and Bottom-up Approaches to Nanostructure Fabrication
Top-down Approaches to Nanostructure Fabrication
Biophysical Methods for Medicinal Chemistry
The Scientific Entrepreneur: Starting Your Own Pharmaceutical or Biotech Company and Protecting Your Inventions
Electron Optic & X-ray Techniques
In addition, optional modules may be taken from the following list or from other modules from the Schools of Chemistry, Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering, Physics and Astronomy, or Pharmacy following discussions with your personal tutor:

Surface Engineering and Characterisation
Advanced Biomaterial Structures
Physical Nanochemistry
Surface Processing
Capability Management
Advance Lab Techniques

Please note that all module details are subject to change.

Over the summer period towards the end of the course, you will undertake a 60-credit Nanoscience Research Project.

Course Structure
The MSc in Nanoscience is offered on a full-time basis over one year.

The course content is highly flexible – as well as taking core, compulsory modules, you will be able to choose from a number of optional, approved modules to best reflect your personal interests and career aspirations.

You will also be expected to complete a Nanoscience Research Project worth 60 credits over the summer months.

The course is taught jointly by the School of Chemistry, School of Physics and Astronomy, School of Pharmacy and School of Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering and comprises taught modules, a dissertation, presentations and experiential learning components.

Assessment is achieved by a combination of written examinations, coursework, a project report and oral presentations

Key facts
The course is centred upon the new Nottingham Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Centre (NNNC), and is taught across four Schools in the University: Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy, Pharmacy and Mechanical, Materials & Manufacturing Engineering.
The School of Chemistry has a rigorous and internationally competitive research portfolio and achieved a Grade 5 in the last Research Assessment Exercise.