Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

Why this programme?

This programme is ideal for applicants with a Science or Engineering background

To meet an increasing requirement in modern industrial research, development and production the School of Engineering has developed this programme for Scientists and Engineers. You will learn the practical skills necessary to fabricate systems of sensors, actuators, functional materials, and integrating electronics at the micro and nano scale - and with the necessary insights in nanoscience to enable you to develop new products with these newly developed skills.

An extended area project is an integral part of the MSc programme - these are either linked to industry or related to research within the school. This will give you an opportunity to apply newly learnt skills which in turn demonstrates to future employers that you have been working on cutting-edge projects relevant to the industry.

The Msc in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology therefore aims:

• To enable you to:
  • 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 an awareness of a diverse range of nanoscience and nanotechnology application areas through the medium of seminars delivered by national and international leaders in the field.
  • 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 the end of this programme you will 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 will 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.

For further information, please contact eng-csa@glasgow.ac.uk