C10171v2 Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology Innovation

Overview

This course is designed to prepare students for a career in the multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology. Students learn how to commercialise technology-based initiatives and master physical, chemical and biological processes at the micro- and nanoscale alongside entrepreneurial and innovation studies.

This is a hands-on course that prepares students for a career in the rapidly expanding nanotechnology industry, including entrepreneurial as well as scientific studies.

Career options

Career options include employment in scientific and technology-based industries, in research, development and production positions in chemical, pharmaceutical, medical and biomedical, agricultural and environmental, communications, energy and manufacturing companies. Graduates can also start their own companies.

Additional admission requirements

This course is only offered to local students who are current school leavers, with a strict quota based on the availability of resources.

Additional assumed knowledge

English, Mathematics and at least one science subject.

Additional recognition of prior learning

Due to the special nature of this course, no recognition of prior learning for previous study is possible.

Course duration and attendance

The Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology Innovation is a three-year, full-time course, comprising six academic semesters of full-time study, and a minimum period of eight weeks of industry experience. Attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week at the University.

Course structure

The Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology Innovation requires students to complete 144 credit points of subjects, divided into two streams: the Disciplinary and the Entrepreneurial.

The Disciplinary stream consists of 84 credit points of nanotechnology subjects.

The Entrepreneurial stream consists of 54 credit points of subjects introducing basic concepts in entrepreneurship, innovation, information technology, business and sustainability. Also in the Entrepreneurial stream, students undertake a 6-credit-point Capstone Project which involves drawing on scientific, innovation, and venture capital expertise in the University and its partners. Subjects in the Entrepreneurial stream are drawn from several faculties.

Industrial training/professional practice

Students normally undertake a minimum of eight weeks of entrepreneurial experience in Summer session between the second and third years of study.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance.

Honours

An Honours program is available to eligible students.

Other information

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