MSc Nanoscience

Program Overview

The MSc Nanoscience degree from the Department of Physics explores the frontiers of nanoscience, providing a strong foundation in the basic science and advanced topics in imaging, microscopy, and nanochemistry. The program includes a three-month research project and offers an interdisciplinary approach with links to chemistry, biology, and medicine. Upon graduation, students may pursue careers in various fields, including medical physics, engineering, academia, and patent law.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MSc Nanoscience degree explores the frontiers of science on the nanoscale. It provides a strong grounding in basic nanoscience before progressing to advanced topics. The strongly interdisciplinary research in the physics of life sciences groups links the fundamental science to applications in chemistry, biology, and medicine.

Outline:

Semester 1

• Introductory Nanoscience (20 credits)
• Physics Skills (20 credits)
• Conversion Course (20 credits)

Semester 2

• Advanced Nanoscience 1: Imaging & Microscopy (20 credits)
• Advanced Topics in Nanoscience 3: Nanochemistry (20 credits)

Summer

• Project (60 credits)

Semester 2

• Advanced Nanoscience 2: Solid State Nanoscience (20 credits)
• Experimental Laboratories (20 credits)

Assessment:

• Most taught modules are assessed based on a written examination and continuous coursework (about 20%).
• The final project is assessed mainly by a report supplemented by a talk, an oral examination (viva), and an assessment of the performance and engagement during the project by the supervisor.

Teaching:

• Teaching is based on lectures, tutorials, workshops, laboratory experiments, and research projects.
• The program is interdisciplinary, with the majority of modules being taught by the Department of Physics.
• The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry provides a module on nanochemistry and its applications.

Careers:

• Graduates may work in various roles, including:
• Medical Physicist
• Senior Engineer
• Professor
• Systems Engineer
• Treasury Analyst
• Patent Attorney
• Software Engineer
• Teacher
• Spacecraft Project Manager
• Defence Scientist
• Procurement Manager

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics.
• Students may choose to study part-time or full-time.
• The program includes a three-month intensive research project.
• The Department of Physics offers various student competitions, including the MSc Excellence Prize and the MSc Prize.

Scotland: £10,800 England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £10,800 International: £26,100