Nanoscience (MSc) – (M.Sc.)

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.