Nanoscale Science and Technology

Entry requirements

MPhil: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in biotechnology, chemistry, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, physics or a related subject. PhD: A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in the above subjects plus further research experience and/or a further qualification such as an MRes.

Months of entry

January, September, April

Course content

• micro and nanoscale design, fabrication, manufacturing and manipulation
• top-down and bottom-up fabrication
• nanoscale materials and electronics
• applications of nano and microelectronics in medical science, including cell biology, neuroscience, human genetics and ageing
• polymers
• self-assembly
• chemistry of nanoscale systems
• biomolecular engineering - microfluids, bioprobes and biosensor systems, MEMS/NEMS-based sensors and devices

Department specialisms

Micro and nanoscale design, fabrication, manufacturing and manipulation; top-down and bottom-up fabrication; nanoscale materials and electronics; applications of nano and microelectronics in medical science, including cell biology, neuroscience, human genetics and ageing; polymers; self-assembly; chemistry of nanoscale systems; biomolecular engineering - microfluids, bioprobes and biosensor systems, MEMS/NEMS-based sensors and devices

Information for international students

Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course. You may need an ATAS (Academic Technology Approval Scheme) clearance certificate.

Fees and funding

See our programme fees and funding web page.

Qualification and course duration

PhD

MPhil