Nanotechnology

The degree provides you with a background in physics, chemistry and biology, complemented by insights into business, enterprise management, commerce, and legal issues such as intellectual property – all vital components for scientists working in business and industry.

Graduates will have many opportunities at the boundaries of traditional science due to the cross-disciplinary nature of their degree. Whatever the environment, commercial or research, these employment opportunities will be at the cutting-edge of technology. There are many opportunities for graduates who wish to work in a commercial environment

In the Nanotechnology Specialisation the topic sequence forms a coherent and explicit path towards a comprehensive appreciation of, and competence in, the appropriate underlying science. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

• Understand and apply modern scientific principles
• Demonstrate skills in the retrieval and presentation of scientific information both orally and in writing to scientific and non-scientific audiences
• Demonstrate proficiency in critical analysis of information and capacity to solve problems
• Analyse and evaluate numerical data
• Demonstrate competence in the practical use of relevant computer and information technology
• Work effectively in a team
• Appreciate the role of science in society
• Understand the ethical issues raised through the study of science.

Job opportunities in Australia:

• Nanofabrication technologist
• Nanomaterial scientific officer
• Nanosystems research assistant
• Nanosystems scientist
• Microengineering process development officer.