C09046v1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Nanotechnology

Overview

By undertaking a research project within one of the research groups at UTS, or collaboratively with an external research organisation, students gain direct training in the skills required for undertaking scientific research.

The research project accounts for 75 per cent of this degree; the other 25 per cent comprises coursework which introduces advanced topics in nanoscience and technology.

Career options

Career options include developer, manager, researcher or scientist in computers, defence science, energy technology, medical technology or technical sales.

Admission requirements

The honours program is open to students who have attained at least a credit average over the final third of an undergraduate program in nanotechnology or other appropriate science degrees.

Course duration and attendance

The course is offered on a one-year full-time basis.

Course structure

The major component of the course (75 per cent) is a research project which extends over the full duration of the course and normally takes the form of an experimental or computational investigation. The project is undertaken within one of the research groups at UTS in an area of nanoscience or nanotechnology. Projects are chosen by the student, although first preferences cannot always be accommodated. As part of the project, students undertake a critical review of the existing literature in their research area and develop a research plan for the year. The results of the project are presented in an oral seminar and in a written thesis, both of which are formally assessed. The remaining 25 per cent is coursework, of which half is topics in advanced nanomaterials and the other half is an elective choice approved by the course director.

Course completion requirements

Course program

The full-time program is shown below.

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