Nanotechnology
A postgraduate program
Fast facts
Course type: | Postgraduate (coursework) |
| Availability (full-time or part-time): | Full-time |
| Location: | On campus |
Courses
| Course name | Units | Duration (full-time equivalent) | GradStart code | CRICOS code |
| Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology | 18 units | 6 months | 2GC075 | 057868K |
| Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology | 36 units | 1 year | 2GD045 | 057869J |
| Master of Nanotechnology | 72 units | 2 years | 2CM060 | 057870E |
Overview
Students will develop the capacity to understand the basic scientific concepts underpinning nanoscience and the properties of materials and biomaterials at the atomic/molecular level and the scaling laws governing these properties. They will understand current frontier developments in nanotechnology, and recognise and develop novel and innovative ideas using a range of laboratory methods, specifically the fabrication and characterisation tools used in nanotechnology such as various microscopies, surface modifications and molecular level construction methods. Communication, problem-based and critical thinking skills that will promote life long learning in their future careers will also be developed during these courses.
The courses articulate and the sequentially developed topics allow progression through the three awards. Candidates who have completed the Graduate Certificate are awarded credit towards the Graduate Diploma. Candidates who have completed the Graduate Diploma are awarded credit towards the Masters.
The Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma are for students who require coverage of the fundamental knowledge and skills in the core areas. The Masters award also covers the fundamental knowledge and skills, subsequently extending them through advanced study of selected areas and development of research and problem solving skills. Masters candidates complete a significant research/industry training project, and prepare a professional thesis or report on the project – from project conception, design of methods, collection of results and their analysis, through to final conclusions and recommendations for future work. The project also equips students with skills in advanced experimental nanotechnology tools which will further enhance their employment prospects in the industry.
What will I study?
Refer to the program of study: Why study Nanotechnology at Flinders?
- Flinders University is at the forefront of nanotechnology research. Every teacher in these courses is fully immersed in and excited by nanotechnology research. Flinders began the first undergraduate course in Australia in the discipline and maintains its position at the forefront. Nanostructures and Molecular Interactions Research is an Area of Strategic Research Investment at Flinders University.
- Our postgraduate courses in nanotechnology are small, intimate and focused on the needs and the future of each individual student. At Flinders, the postgraduate courses have low numbers and small class sizes, and that’s the way we like it. It gives our staff time to devote to students, it gives students a more interactive atmosphere in which to embrace creative excellence.
- Surveys have ranked Flinders University highly among Australian universities for student satisfaction, teaching quality, teaching and research links, employer satisfaction with students and research spending and publication rate. The student population is about 15,600, with international students making up about 12%. The campus boasts halls of residence and off-campus, affordable accommodation is available nearby. Regular and frequent public transport services the campus on several routes.
How can I use Nanotechnology in my career?
Graduates of these nanotechnology postgraduate courses will be in great demand in industry, research institutions and government organisations. The cross-disciplinary nature of their degree opens up many possibilities and the collaborations forged in the Masters project only serve to expand the opportunities.
The skills in communication, research, teamwork and computing, along with the capacity for critical thinking and analysis, make graduates of these programs exceptional candidates for positions in forward thinking institutions. Careers in environment, biomedicine, chemistry, and industries such as building, electronics, materials and renewable energy beckon for these graduates – and an exciting career at the forefront of a new science awaits.
A coursework Masters is also a pathway to PhD for those who don’t have an honours degree and prefer to develop a research career.
Entry requirements
Domestic students
| International students
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Applicants for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters in Nanotechnology must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or engineering or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Examples of relevant disciplines include but are not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology Students who have completed the four-year undergraduate Nanotechnology course at Flinders cannot be admitted to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma but may have 36 units of credit towards completion of the Masters program. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters. | Applicants for the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Masters in Nanotechnology must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or engineering or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Examples of relevant disciplines include but are not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology Students who have completed the four-year undergraduate Nanotechnology course at Flinders cannot be admitted to the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma but may have 36 units of credit towards completion of the Masters program. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (or other qualifications deemed equivalent) receive credit when progressing to the Graduate Diploma or Masters. English language requirements: If English is not your 1st language you must meet English language requirements. | ||||
Applications
Domestic students | International students | ||
| Mid-year entry:
| Yes (Graduate Certificate available mid-year only) | Mid-year entry:
| Yes (Graduate Certificate available mid-year only) |
| Apply through: | SATAC - GradStart | Apply through: | International Office |
| Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 23 January 2009 | Application closing dates: | Semester 1, 2009: 30 November 2008 Semester 2, 2009: 31 May 2009 |
Annual fees
Course | Place type | Domestic students | International students |
| Graduate Certificate in Nanotechnology | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount
| $2,079 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $9,950 | |
| Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $5,663 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,900 | |
| Master of Nanotechnology | Commonwealth supported - Student contribution amount | $4,158 | N/A |
| Full fee paying | N/A | $19,900 |
Note: Domestic student fees are indicative only. Further information: How are these fees calculated?
Contact
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Hotline: 1800 803 131 (local call cost)
Email: soak.up.science@flinders.edu.au
Course Coordinator: Dr Nico Voelcker
Phone: +61 8 8201 5338
Email: nico.voelcker@flinders.edu.au
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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