BA Nanoscience: Physical Sciences

In the first two years you study Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics. There are tutorials on historical and modern aspects of Nanoscience and Materials Science from leading experts based in the Schools of Physics and Chemistry.

The physics course includes topics in:
 

• astrophysics

• statistics

• mechanics

• thermodynamics

• electricity

• acoustics and optics

• nuclear physics

• quantum physics.

The mathematics course includes topics in:
 

• calculus

• linear algebra

• fourier analysis

• mechanics

Students spend three hours per week in experimental or computational laboratories. You will learn transferable coding skills through the Python programming language.

In the third year you spend one day per week in the nanoscience experimental laboratory where you are introduced to a wide range of techniques for chemical synthesis, preparation and characterisation of nanoscale materials. Some laboratory training is provided in CRANN using state of the art facilities.

Third year modules
 

• Quantum Mechanics

• Molecular Thermodynamics and Kinetics

• Solid State Materials Chemistry

• Analytical Methods

• Electromagnetism

• Semiconductor Physics and Devices

• Polymer Materials.

Fourth year modules
 

• Photonics

• Materials for Electronic and Optoelectronic devices

• Computer Simulation

• Polymers

• Soft Matter

• Nanoscience

• Magnetic Materials

• Materials Growth Techniques

• Modern Optics.

English Language Requirements

IELTS: Academic: Grade 6.5*

Non-EU fees for academic year 2022/23 are:
 

• € 26,985

Nanoscience incorporates applications in energy conversion and storage, photonics, medical diagnostics, ultra-fast electronics and other areas including polymers, lasers, and optoelectronics, and industries such as:
 

• electronics

• telecommunications

• healthcare

• aerospace.