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Nanotechnology - 3617
Science at UNSW
Program Description
Program Objectives
Program Structure
General Education Requirements
Academic Rules
Fees
Area(s) of Specialisation

Program Summary

 
Faculty: Faculty of Science
 
 
Contact: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Typical Duration: 4 Years
 
 
Typical UOC Per Semester: 24
 
 
Min UOC Per Semester: 3
 
 
Max UOC Per Semester: 27
 
 
Min UOC For Award: 192
 
 
Award(s):
 
 
Bachelor of Science (Major)
 
 

Program Description

The program offers a comprehensive education in the emerging field of Nanotechnology, which is an important development in the evolution of scientific understanding, with profound implications for the new economy.

Nanotechnology provides the potential to create new manufacturing sectors from our ability to observe, characterise and manipulate the atomic and molecular structure of materials which form the basis of the bio-, communications, information and environmental technologies.

Graduates can expect to find employment in new, high-technology companies which seek to harness the remarkable properties of materials in a nanostructural form. The multidisciplinary nature of this degree also provides graduates with marketable skills in more traditional science-based industries. Graduates are well-qualified to take higher research degrees.

This program leads to the award of a Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology over four years of full-time study, with Honours for students who perform with merit. At present, the principal entry point into this degree is at Stage 1 level. Students are normally expected to complete each stage before proceeding to the next stage. A total of 192 units of credit (UOC) must be completed for the award of this degree.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

On completion of this program, students will have attained a comprehensive knowledge base in the field of nanotechnology.

Program Structure

Stage 1 (common for all students in the program)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Students then choose either a Nanodevices or Nanomaterials major, and follow the sequence of study outlined for the chosen major below:

Nanodevices Major

Stage 2 (Nanodevices)
Semester 1
Semester 2
  • 6 UOC of general education

Stage 3 (Nanodevices)
Semester 1
Semester 2
Electives (Nanodevices)

Semester 1
Semester 2

Stage 4 (Nanodevices)
  • NANO4004 Nanotechnology Project (18 UOC) taken in semester 1 and 2 for a total of 36 UOC.
  • 12 UOC of electives from the list of stage 3 electives for the Nanodevices major.

Nanomaterials Major
Stage 2 (Nanomaterials)
Semester 1
Semester 2
  • 6 UOC of general education

Stage 3 (Nanomaterials)
Semester 1
  • NANO3001 (6 UOC)
  • 6 UOC of electives below
Semester 2
  • NANO3002 (6 UOC)
  • 6 UOC of electives below
  • 6 UOC of general education
Electives (Nanomaterials)

Semester 1
Semester 2

Stage 4 (Nanomaterials)
  • NANO4004 Nanotechnology Project (18 UOC) taken in semester 1 and 2 for a total of 36 UOC.
  • 12 UOC of electives from the list of stage 3 electives for the Nanodevices major.

General Education Requirements

Students in this program must satisfy the University's General Education requirements. For further information, please refer to General Education in the Table of Contents (see left-hand side of this page).

Academic Rules

  1. A student must complete 192 Units of Credit (UoC), including 12 Units of General Education requirements, and following the program of study outlined in this Handbook.
  2. Students in program 3617 enrol in a common first year, then choose one of two major areas of study from Stage 2. Students must declare their major by the end of their third semester of study.
  3. Students must complete no more than 72 UoC of Level 1 courses, including General Education.
  4. Students cannot undertake a double major in this program.
  5. A WAM of 65 or greater is required for progression to Stage 4. Students who do not meet this requirement will be eligible to leave the program after the successful completion of Stage 3, and these students will be awarded a Bachelor of Science (program 3970) with a major in Nanotechnology. Only students exiting program 3617 to graduate from a Bachelor of Science at the end of stage 3 will be eligible to obtain a major in nanotechnology
  6. No student may commence Stage 4 until stages 1 to 3 have been completed successfully.
  7. Internal program transfer to program 3617 will be available to students provided their WAM is greater than 65. Students who enter program 3617 by transfer after Stage 1 will not be required to complete NANO1001.

Fees

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

Area(s) of Specialisation

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© The University of New South Wales (CRICOS Provider No.: 00098G), 2004-2011. The information contained in this Handbook is indicative only. While every effort is made to keep this information up-to-date, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary arrangements, programs and courses at any time without notice and at its discretion. While the University will try to avoid or minimise any inconvenience, changes may also be made to programs, courses and staff after enrolment. The University may also set limits on the number of students in a course.