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.Prestigious Scottish Funding Council Awards are available to high calibre applicants for this programme. The SFC has selected this programme in recognition of the high demand for students with these qualifications. The awards cover all tuition costs; for further information, please see: funded places.
Key facts: MSc: 12 months full-time; Contact: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk
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.
With a 95% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2014, Electronic and Electrical Engineering at the School of Engineering combines both teaching excellence and a supportive learning environment.
This MSc 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.
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
Electronic devices
Introduction to research in nanoscience and nanotechnology
Micro- and nano-technology
Nanofabrication
Research methods and techniques
MSc project.
Optional courses
Applied optics
Cellular biophysics
Microwave electronic & optoelectronic devices
Microwave and mm wave circuit design
Microscopy and optics
Nano and atomic scale imaging
Semiconductor physics.
The programme builds towards an extended project, which is an integral part of the MSc programme: many projects are linked to industry or related to research in the school. Our contacts with industry and our research collaborations will make this a meaningful and valuable experience, giving you the opportunity to apply your newly learnt skills.
You can choose from a list of approximately 30 projects published yearly in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
Example projects
Examples of projects can be found online *Posters shown are for illustrative purposes
Aims of the programme:
Extend your knowledge of the underpinning science and enabling technologies involved in nanoscience/nanofabrication.
Acquire in-depth knowledge in selected areas of the design, fabrication and evaluation of micro and nano-scale devices and systems.
Develop generic problem solving and team working skills in an interdisciplinary environment.
Engage in the planning, execution and written/oral presentation of a substantial, research project.
To allow you to participate effectively in a variety of industrial and/or research environments.
By successfully completing this degree you should be able to:
Use key nanofabrication tools to perform lithography, etch, and deposition.
Design masks and process flows to carry out useful multistep nanofabrication processes.
Calculate predicted characteristics of fundamental devices, based on their structures.
Use a range of parameter measurement equipment.
Demonstrate safe handling of nanofabrication materials and equipment.
In addition depending on the electives you chose, you should be able to:
Design a range of active and passive VLSI components in the micro and nanoscale.
Characterise VLSI systems with nanoscale components.
Analyse nanoscale structures using selected techniques in microscopy
Predict the behaviour of cells on semiconductor materials, culture standard cell lines, and evaluate quantitatively a range on industrially important biosensors.
Industry links and employability
Over 250 international companies have undertaken commercial or collaborative work with the JWNC in the last 5 years and over 90 different universities from around the globe presently have collaborations with Glasgow in nanoscience and nanotechnology.
During the programme students have an opportunity to develop and practice relevant professional and transferrable skills, and to meet and learn from employers about working in the nanofabrication industry.
for entry in 2015
Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent (eg GPA of 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. Additionally, a sound understanding of programme relevant core engineering principles, such as mathematics, is expected and must be demonstrated in a 2.1 or equivalent in core subject components from your Honours degree .
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)
overall score 6.5
no sub-test less than 6.0
or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)
Common equivalent English language qualifications
All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:
ibTOEFL: 92; no sub-test less than 20
CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English):176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English):176 overall; no sub-test less than 169
PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60; no sub-test less than 59
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree levelprogrammes. The University is also able to accept an IELTS test (Academic module) from any of the 1000 IELTS test centres from around the world and we do not require a specific UKVI IELTS test for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
Pre-sessional courses
The University of Glasgow accepts evidence of the required language level from the Language Centre Pre-sessional courses. We also consider other BALEAP accredited pre-sessional courses:
Language Centre, University of Glasgow
BALEAP guide to accredited courses
For further information about English language requirements, please contact the Recruitment and International Office: pgadmissions@glasgow.ac.uk
Tuition fees for 2015-16 (subject to change and for guidance only)
MSc
| Home and EU | |
| Full time fee | £6800 |
| International | |
| Full time fee | £18200 |
Deposits
The University requires a deposit to be paid by International (beyond the EU) applicants in receipt of an offer to this programme: please see:Deposits for entry in 2015/16
Funding opportunities
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College of Science and Engineering Deans’ Award
Companies actively recruit from Glasgow and our research in nanosciences, nanofabrication, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics and nanotechnology means you will have access to industry networks.
Former Glasgow graduates in the subject area of nanoscience and nanotechnology are now working for companies including Intel, TSMC, IBM, ST Microelectronics, Freescale, Oxford Instruments Plama Technology, ASM, and Applied Materials.
We ask that you apply online for a postgraduate taught degree. Our system allows you to fill out the standard application form online and submit this to the University within 42 days of starting your application.
You need to read the guide to applying online before starting your application. It will ensure you are ready to proceed, as well as answer many common questions about the process.
Standard application deadlines
International applications (non-EU) 24 July 2015
UK and EU applications 28 August 2015 (with the exception of those programmes offering SFC funded places)
Classes start September 2015 for most programmes and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.
Please note: applications for SFC funded places are open for entry in September 2015.