C10170v3 Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology

Overview

This course is designed to prepare graduates for careers in the multidisciplinary field of nanotechnology. It covers biological, chemical and physical processes at the micro- and nanoscale, with emphasis on industrial applications of this fast-growing field of science.

Nanotechnology benefits society in practical ways, such as reductions in manufacturing costs, reduced dependence on fossil fuels and environmental pollution, and improved medical and environmental technologies. Students gain an understanding of the principles of nanotechnology, imaging and manipulation at the nanometre scale and acquire valuable practical skills.

Career options

Career options include research positions in the development of patterned monolayers for a new generation of chemical and biological sensors, switching devices to improve computer storage capacity by a factor of a million, tiny medical probes that will not damage tissues and entirely new drug and gene therapy systems and materials.

Additional assumed knowledge

Mathematics; English; and at least one science subject.

Course duration and attendance

This course is offered over three years full time, four years full time with successful completion of the Diploma in Scientific Practice (not available to international students), or four years full time with Honours. Other patterns of attendance may also be permitted.

Full-time attendance is approximately 24 hours each week at the University. Part-time attendance is approximately 12 hours each week at the University. It is expected that employers will release part-time students for at least one half-day per week for attendance at classes.

Course structure

This degree totals 144 credit points of study and is structured to develop strong multidisciplinary skills in nanotechnology.

Industrial training/professional practice

Course completion requirements

Course program

The course commences in Autumn semester. The example program shown assumes full-time attendance. The course has 24 credit points of electives that may be taken as a sub-major.

Honours

An Honours program is available to eligible students.

Professional recognition

Australian Institute of Physics

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