Nanoscience

University of Strathclyde
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Physics and astronomy

About this course

Our MSc Nanoscience degree explores the frontiers of science on the nanoscale. It provides a strong grounding in basic nanoscience before progressing to advanced topics. The strongly interdisciplinary research in the physics of life sciences groups links the fundamental science to applications in chemistry, biology and medicine.

Taught classes on this Masters course have been developed from the many years of nanoscience research at the University in areas such as:

  • nanoscale imaging

  • nanoparticle fabrication and functionalisation

  • chemical physics

  • computational modelling of the nanoworld

    This course will be of interest to physical science graduates looking to work in the field of nanoscience. It’s also suitable for those with an industrial background as a further training opportunity and a way of gaining insights into topics at the forefront of academic research.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 12 Months

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Glasgow

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Glasgow

    Part-time

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: Glasgow

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2124 Electronics engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2114 Physical scientists
    2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Glasgow
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Physics and astronomy