Nanoscience

University of Strathclyde

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 12 Months Physics and astronomy

Nanoscience MSc is a postgraduate degree at University of Strathclyde, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 12 months.

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. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Physics and astronomy