Program Overview
This one-year MSc program in Nanomaterials and Energy Technologies combines physics and chemistry to explore the properties and applications of nanomaterials. It equips students with the knowledge and skills for careers in academia or industry related to nanomaterials, with a focus on their use in energy technologies. Taught by experts in the field, the program features a blend of core and optional modules, providing students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals and advanced applications of nanomaterials.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This MSc program focuses on the study of nanomaterials and their applications in energy technologies. It combines the fundamentals of physics and chemistry to explore the properties and potential of nanomaterials. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in academia or industry related to nanomaterials.
Outline:
- Duration: 1 year full-time
- Start Date: September 2024
- Application Deadline: 1 August 2024 (international), 1 September 2024 (UK)
Modules:
- Core Modules:
- MSc Project Research Skills (PGT): This module provides students with the necessary skills for conducting research projects.
- Computational Chemistry: This module covers the theoretical and computational methods used to study chemical systems.
- MSc Project P&A (PGT): This module focuses on the planning and analysis of research projects.
- Options:
- Autumn Teaching:
- Advanced Spectroscopy: This module explores advanced spectroscopic techniques for studying materials.
- Atom Light Interactions: This module covers the interaction of atoms with light.
- Condensed State Physics: This module delves into the properties of condensed matter.
- Spring Teaching:
- Advanced Condensed State Physics: This module builds upon the concepts covered in Condensed State Physics.
- Advanced Nanoscience and Molecular Structure: This module explores advanced topics in nanoscience and molecular structure.
- Electrons, Cold Atoms & Quantum Circuits: This module covers the physics of electrons, cold atoms, and quantum circuits.
- Practical Quantum Technologies: This module focuses on the practical applications of quantum technologies.
- Surface Analysis Techniques: This module introduces students to various techniques for analyzing surfaces.
Careers:
- Industry Roles:
- Telecommunications
- Aviation
- Textile Development
- Energy Services
- Material Batch Processing
- Business Management
- Research:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Engineering
Other:
- The program is taught by experts in the field of materials physics and nanoscience.
- The University of Sussex is ranked 7th in the UK for its research environment in Physics (REF 2021).
- The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fundamentals of nanomaterials and their applications.
- The program is highly relevant to the current and future needs of society, as nanomaterials are playing an increasingly important role in solving societal challenges.
The tuition fees are:
- £11,950 per year for full-time students for Home students and Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- £25,000 per year for full-time students for International students
