MSc Nanoscience
Postgraduate Programme
Following on the success of new research centres in nanoscience and nanotechnology established by the Department of Science and Technology, the next major step was to introduce a dedicated postgraduate programme for training in nanoscience and nanotechnology. This programme also marks the introduction of a new system of collaboration between universities, where four South African universities are simultaneously presenting the same Masters degree.
From 2012, a Masters programme in nanoscience and nanotechnology has been offered in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU), University of the Free State (UFS), and the University of the Western Cape (UWC).
Since the study of nanomaterials, nanoscience and nanotechnology exists at the overlap between biology, chemistry and physics, students from all these fields will register for the same degree – a new concept in advanced research in South Africa.
The programme comprises three aspects: Introductory courses in the wider aspects of nanoscience, courses in advanced nanoscience studies in the respective study fields, and a research thesis on a nano-study project.
The coursework component is completed at the University of the Western Cape, whereafter the students will continue their research projects at their home university campuses. Frequent movement between the different campuses is a feature of the programme.
Course
overview
The duration of the course component is nine months, followed by the research project for a minimum of 15 months at the home campus. Students will complete the MSc degree in Nanoscience in a minimum of 2 years.
Core Modules
- Central Concepts in Nanoscience
- Management for Nanoscientists
Nanobiomedical Science Group
- Foundation of Nanochemistry for non-chemists
- Foundations of Nanophysics for non-physicists
- Advanced Nanobiomedical Science
- Experimental Techniques in Nanobiomedical Sciences
Nanochemistry Group
- Foundation of Biomedical Science for non-biologists
- Foundations of Nanophysics for non-physicists
- Advanced Nanochemistry
- Experimental Techniques in Nanochemistry
Nanophysics Group
- Foundation of Biomedical Science for non-biologists
- Foundation of Nanochemistry for non-chemists
- Advanced Nanophysics
- Experimental Techniques in Nanophysics
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All successful applicants will be awarded a full bursary. There is no separate application process for funding.