Nanotechnology is a rapidly growing area of Science and Technology. It will find many applications in many sectors. The Internet carries a plethora of articles describing these possibilities.
By introducing nanotechnology, many materials and improved products can be created which rely on a change in the physical properties when the feature sizes are shrunk. Nanoparticles take advantage of their dramatically increased surface area to volume ratio. This can give a significant increase in chemical reaction speed, generating major improvements in areas such as rocket propellants.
The materials optical properties are often a function of the particle diameter. From simple applications such as 'sunscreen' to complex sensors, nanotechnology offers much promise.
As technology matures career opportunities for MSc graduates with nano-technological based skills are expected to continue increasing in all sectors and this programme is designed to meet that demand. The requirements of nano-industry are varied, challenging and continually changing, with innovation at the forefront of the knowledge explosion.
As a student on the programme you will be issued with a UEL student ID card and will have access to UEL's facilities (for example, the Library, student services and student union).
Nanoscience
The course surveys the current state-of-the-art in nanotechnology through selected readings, special topic reports from the students and invited guest lecturers from researchers in the field. Students will become aware of the opportunities for using currently developed nanotechnology in scientific and engineering activities. They will recognise and appreciate the practicality of manipulating small clusters of atoms and review fundamentals that help to unify ideas from across disciplines and technical areas. This module includes:-
- Fundamental of Nanoscience
- Nanomaterial
- Processing of Nanomaterials
Nanomedicine
This module covers the application of nanotechnology in both device and instrumentation for the doctor-patient interface, the hospital environment and the medical research laboratory. Students also get a complex overview of the approaches to nanomedicine, ranging from the medical use of nanomaterials, to nanoelectronic biosensors, and even possible future applications of molecular nanotechnology. Lectures will also address current problems for nanomedicine, involving an understanding of issues related to toxicity and the environmental impact of nanoscale materials. This module includes:-
- Fundamental of Nanomedicines
- Neuro-electronic interfaces
- Medical applications of molecular nanotechnology
Nanophysics
This module focuses on the concepts of nanophysics and its application into nanostructure. Students will explore the scale of working machines and devices in different forms of technology. This module includes:-
- Fundamentals of Nanophysics
- Quantum Nature
- Quantum Construction
Nanoelectronics
This module will refer to the use of nanotechnology on electronic components, especially transistors. Although the term nanotechnology is generally defined as utilising technology less than 100nm in size, nanoelectronics often refers to transistor devices that are so small that inter-atomic interactions and quantum mechanical properties need to be studied extensively. Students will explore the disruptive technology of nanoelectronics because present transistors are significantly different from traditional transistors. Some of these transistors include: hybrid molecular / semiconductor electronics, one dimensional nanotubes / nanowires or advanced molecular electronics. This module includes:-
- Fundamental of Nanoelectronics
- Spintronics
- Molecular Electronics
Dissertation
This will provide students with the opportunity to research an area in depth, criticise practical solutions in the market place and make recommendations.
A degree qualification of a standard equivalent to that obtained after a programme of study in a recognised university outside the UK. (Note: Sources such as the British Council Handbook and NARIC will be used as references to verify the qualifications equivalence to a UK degree)
Applicants will also be required to meet the Institutes standard for competence in English language and will be expected to hold GCSE grade C or an equivalent in English or a TOEFL or IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.
This programme will develop conceptual understanding of nano technology and solutions in the electronics world. It will foster innovation through an interdisciplinary approach to industry and non-industrial sectors that rely on emerging. Students who successfully complete this programme may be able to work in the following sectors:
