During the first year students study for the MRes degree in Physical Sciences (Nanoscience and Nanotechnology) by following a number of courses:
Science Courses
A wide range of core science courses are offered to prepare students for interdisciplinary research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, many of which are offered jointly with the MPhil in Micro- & Nanotechnology Enterprise. Topics covered in the 2018-19 academic year include:
- Characterization techniquesÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê
- Nanofabrication techniquesÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ
- Nano self-assembly / soft matterÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ
- Physics at the nanometre-scaleÊ Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê Ê ÊÊ
- BionanotechnologyÊÊ
- NanochemistryÊÊ
- NanomaterialsÊÊ
Business and Transferable Skills Courses
These include:
- Science Communication in Media, Business and Research
- Societal & Ethical Dimensions of Micro and Nanotechnology
- Nurturing and Managing Innovation, focusing on commercialisation of early stage technologies
Transferable skills training is a vital part of the NanoDTC programme. Besides specific courses in this area we organise team building events, give students opportunities to get involved with public outreach, interact with our industrial partners.
