Science with Nanotechnology

Program Overview

This four-year physics and chemistry degree with a focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology provides a solid foundation in the field. Through mandatory coursework and a work placement, students gain a deep understanding of physics, chemistry, and the latest nanoscience techniques. They are equipped for careers as researchers, pharmaceutical product managers, or in various scientific roles, with potential employers including Intel and HPRA.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year One
• Cell Biology (Mandatory)
• Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Introductory Mathematics (Mandatory)
• Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics (Mandatory)
• Physics III – Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism (Mandatory)
• Year Two
• Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Introduction to Analytical Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Data Science 1 (Mandatory)
• Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics (Mandatory)
• Year Three
• Bond & Reactivity Inorganic Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy (Mandatory)
• Mathematics for the Physical Sciences II (Mandatory)
• Physics Theory II (Mandatory)
• Physics Laboratory Stage II (Mandatory)
• Introductory Nanoscience and Nanotoxicology /Computational Studies (Mandatory)
• Year Four
• Inorganic Chemistry in Action (Mandatory)
• Analytical Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry (Mandatory)
• Solid State Physics 1 (Condensed Matter) (Mandatory)
• Quantum Physics (Mandatory)
• Chemical & Spectroscopic Techniques for Nanoscience (Mandatory)
• Vacuum Tech for Nanoscience (Mandatory)
• Career Preparation and Structured Placement (Mandatory)
• Electromagnetisim and Optics (Mandatory)
• Career Preparation and Structured Placement (Mandatory)
• Surface Chemistry & Photochemistry (Mandatory)
• Advanced Inorganic Topics (Mandatory)
• Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Mandatory)
• Pharmaceutical and Solid State Analysis (Mandatory)
• Pharma Manufacturing & Environmental H& S (Mandatory)
• Solid State Physics 1 (Condensed Matter) (Mandatory)
• Electronics & Instrumentation 1 (Mandatory)
• Thermal Physics (Mandatory)
• Ionising Radiation & Nuclear Physics (Mandatory)
• Lasers, Optical Communication & Applications (Mandatory)
• Final Year Project/Invention, Innovation and Commercialisation (Mandatory)
• Solid State Physics II (Mandatory)
• Final Year Project/Invention, Innovation and Commercialisation (Mandatory)
• Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics (Mandatory)
• Advanced Nanotechnology Topics (Mandatory)

Careers:

• Graduate Job Titles:
• Lab Technician
• Researcher
• Pharmaceutical Product Manager
• Production Engineer
• Scientific Officer
• Graduate Employers:
• BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
• Financial Sector
• Innopharma Technology
• HPRA
• Intel
• Lotus Works

Other:

• The program includes a work placement opportunity in a relevant industry during Year 3.
• The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in physics and chemistry, with a focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• The program is taught by experienced faculty who are actively involved in research in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology.
• The program provides students with access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
• The program is accredited by the Institute of Physics (IOP).