Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Taught)

The Masters in Nanoscience & Nanotechnology teaches skills desired by modern industry for scientists and engineers doing research, development and production in nanoscience and nanofabrication. This multidisciplinary programme complements backgrounds in electronics, materials science, or physics.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• The University of Glasgow has been delivering world-class engineering education and research since 1840. Electronic and Electrical Engineering at Glasgow is ranked in the top 10 in the UK (Complete University Guide 2022).

• The University of Glasgow is a recognised pioneer in many of the most exciting aspects of nanotechnology, with an international reputation in micro and nanofabrication for applications including nanoelectronics, optoelectronics and bioelectronics.

• You will have access to the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) cleanrooms and the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. The JWNC holds a number of world records in nanofabrication including records for the performance of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices.

• The MSc Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is accredited in the “Further Learning” category accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This means that a student with an accredited BEng undergraduate degree can take the accredited "Further Learning" MSc to top-up their academic qualifications in order to meet the full academic requirements for conferral of the title of Chartered Engineer. This is an alternative route to the 5-year undergraduate MEng route.

• This Masters caters to a growing demand for scientists and engineers who can fabricate systems of sensors, actuators, functional materials and who can integrate electronics at the micro and nano scale. As a graduate you will also possess the necessary insights in nanoscience to develop new products using these skills.

• You will be taught by experts in the field and have access to research seminars given by our international collaborators, many of whom are world leaders in nanoscience.

• The School of Engineering has an Athena Swan Bronze Award, demonstrating the school’s commitment to supporting women in scientific studies and careers, and to improving the working environment for all.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Modes of delivery of the MSc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology include lectures, seminars and tutorials and allow students the opportunity to take part in lab, project and team work.

Core Courses
Research Skills
Nanofabrication
Electronic Devices 3
Micro & Nano Technology
Introduction to Research In Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Integrated Systems Design Project M
MSc Project

Optional Courses
Biophysics of Cells and Systems M
Microscopy and Optics M
Nano and Atomic Scale Imaging 1
Nano and Atomic Scale Imaging 2(1)
Quantum Electronic Devices M
Microwave and Millimetre Wave Circuit Design
Quantum and Atom Optics
Semiconductor Physics
Biosensors and Diagnostics M(2)

(1) The Nano and Atomic Scale Imaging 1 course is a prerequisite for taking the Nano and Atomic Scale Imaging 2 course.
(2) The Biophysics of Cells and Systems course is a prerequisite for taking the Biosensors and Diagnostics M course.