MSc Nanoscale Science and Technology

About the course

1 year full-time

Because our courses are interdisciplinary, we can equip you with a range of skills that you can’t get from any single science department.

At the end of the course, you'll be ready for a career in this expanding, leading-edge science. As a nanotechnology MSc graduate, there will be many opportunities available to you all over the world. Recent graduates have gone on to work for AGR Automation, Avacta Group, TATA Steel-Dyesol UK, Haldor Topsø A/S and IMS Research.

Entry requirements

You'll need a 2:2 or above in physics, chemistry, materials science, electronic engineering or a related discipline.

English language requirements for overseas students

Overall IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component, or equivalent.

Entry requirements for international students 

Core modules

• Generic Methodologies for Nanotechnology
• Semiconductor Nanotechnology
• Nanoscale Magnetic Materials and Devices
• Processing and Properties of Inorganic Nanomaterials
• Self-assembling Nanostructured Molecular Materials and Devices
• Macromolecules at Interfaces and Structured Organic Films
• Electronic and Photonic Materials and Devices
• Bionanotechnology
• Microfluidics
• Biophotonics and Bioimaging
• Physical Concepts in Bionanotechnology

Teaching

• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Tutorials
• Laboratory work
• A major project

Assessment

• Essays
• Presentations
• Problem assignments
• Open-book, traditional and multiple-choice exams
• Dissertation
• Oral presentation of the project results and analysis

Fees and funding

To help pay for tuition fees and living expenses, a number of EPSRC studentships are available for UK or EU residents. In most instances you'll need to make an application to study before applying for an award. Contact us for further information.

Financial information for postgraduate taught courses

Any questions?

If you'd like to know more about any aspect of our courses, contact us:

E: mark.geoghegan@sheffield.ac.uk
T: +44 (0)114 222 3544
W: www.nanofolio.org

Expand your horizons

Our courses are run jointly with the University of Leeds. They cover all the relevant areas of materials science, physics, chemistry, electronics and biology. For more on how your study is split between Leeds and Sheffield, see our www.nanofolio.org web pages.

Our research environment reflects the latest thinking. You'll find a lively, creative department that has regular society meetings, lectures and seminars.

Our staff are enthusiastic about their varied research, publish often in international journals, and collaborate with universities and organisations both in the UK and abroad.

We're one of the top ten physics and astronomy departments in the UK.

Advanced research facilities

Your study is enhanced by access to femtosecond lasers, x-ray reflectometers, advanced sample preparation facilities, neutron source, helium liquefier, high magnetic fields and a SQUID magnetometer.

Through our network of global partners, you'll also have access to a number of international facilities including the Large Hadron Collider at CERN, the Hubble Space Telescope and the ESO Very Large Telescope in Chile.

Apply now

You can apply for postgraduate study using our Postgraduate Online Application Form. It is a quick and easy process.

Postgraduate Online Application Form