Nanoscale Science and Technology

Entry requirements

MPhil

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a science or medicine related subject.

PhD

A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent. Further research experience or a master’s degree would be advantageous.

Months of entry

January, April, September

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.

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 Fees and Funding tab in the Programme information in our online Prospectus.