Admissions Tutor: Dr Nicolas Green
Tel: +44(0)23 8059 2630
Email: MSc-admissions@ecs.soton.ac.uk
www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/
Bionanotechnology – the functional integration of nanofabricated structures and biological molecules – is an important area within nanotechnology, with applications such as molecular machines, biosensors, and self-assembled nanostructures (note: ‘bionanotechnology’ does not refer to genetic modification etc, which is part of programmes such as Biotechnology or Biomedical Engineering).
Programme structure
Semester 1: Integrated circuit design; Introduction to bionanotechnology; Introduction to MEMS; Lab on chip; Microfabrication; Nanoelectronic devices; Optical fibre communications; Research methods
Semester 2: Bionanotechnology lab project; Biosensors; Independent research review; Instrumentation and sensors; Logic and quantum devices; Memory and spintronic devices; MEMS lab project; MEMS sensors and actuators; Nanofabrication and characterisation; Photonic devices
Semester 3: Three-month, individual research project, culminating in a dissertation
Please note: modules may change, as syllabus is updated annually.
Key facts
Entry requirements: First- or upper second-class honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline (eg mathematics, physics, engineering, computer science); additional entry requirements for MSc Web Technology are given on our website
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Assessment: Examinations, written full-time project (design, development or research), dissertation
Start date: October
Intake: 250 (across all programmes)
Applying: University application form with transcripts
Closing date: None, but early application advised
Fees: See programme fees page.
Careers: Further research; industry; management
Find out more: MSc programme prospectus, research group brochure and www.ecs.soton.ac.uk/admissions/pg/msc