Courses in Nanotechnology
'BEng/MEng Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology'
(undergraduate degree programme)
Department of Electronics, University of York
Our Electronic Engineering with Nanotechnology undergraduate degree course was one of the first IET accredited programmes in this specialist discipline. York is one of the leading UK institutions with expertise in this emerging growth industry, having recently opened a multi-million pound Nanotechnology Research Centre.
The course emphasises those areas of nanotechnology of direct relevance to contemporary electronics. It includes an introduction to nanotechology, device miniaturisation, and behaviour and fabrication. It also covers areas such as nanophotonics, exploring the optical properties of nanostructures, and advanced information storage, looking at the possibilities for increased storage density on new media that advances in nanotechnology open up.
For more information visit www.elec.york.ac.uk/ugrad/index.html
or contact Emma Whitelock, Admissions Officer on +44 (0)1904 432365, or email emma@ohm.york.ac.uk.
MSc Microsystems and Nanotechnology
Cranfield University
The innovative MSc in Microsystems & Nanotechnology provides a thorough grounding in the skills necessary for a technically-based career in the new high-tech industries. The course covers technologies used to design, realise and analyse micro and nano-scale devices, materials and systems, coupled with general and technology management. This, supported by project work, ensures graduates emerge trained in a wide range of technical and management skills, and have a sharp appreciation of the relevance of the subject to industrial needs.
The course comprises eight one-week assessed modules, a group project (or a dissertation for part-time students) and an individual project. The modules include lectures and tutorials, and are assessed through written examinations and assignments.
Entry requirements: Applicants must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK honours degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering or science-based discipline. Other relevant qualifications together with considerable industrial experience may be considered.
For more information please visit: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/taughtcourses/microsystems&nanotechnology/?id=ion
- Short courses are available to satisfy specific training needs. For more information please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/taughtcourses/microsystems&nanotechnology/cpd?id=ion
- PhD Studentships are also available in this area, for details of current opportunities please visit: www.cranfield.ac.uk/sas/postgraduatestudy/researchopportunities?id=ion
Contact: Enquiries on +44 (0) 1234 754086 or email appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk
MSc in Micro and Nanotechnology -
Engineering, Management and Society
Engineering Department
Lancaster University
Duration -
1 year full-time
2 years part-time (industry based)
This Micro and Nanotechnology Masters course is a unique and timely opportunity for an engineering or a physical sciences graduate to enter an interdisciplinary research or commercial R&D career in MNT. A good balance between technical, management and social science content makes this course directly applicable to entrepreneurs in existing, as well as new businesses in the MNT area. Existing technical personnel would find novel MNT technology topics essential for their professional development, especially since this course is organised in a modular structure that allows part time intensive learning (each taught module is offered as a separate course).
This MSc consists of six taught modules (2 weeks long each) and a long research project. The taught modules cover introduction to MNT, nanoscience, nanomaterials, nanoelectronics, design, test and reliability of MEMS, management of technology business and entrepreneurial venture, ethical and societal dynamics of nanotechnology.
The normal minimum criterion for acceptance on the course is an Honours degree in a technological subject such as Physics, Engineering, Material Sciences, Chemistry or Computer Sciences. Candidates should have received at least a 2(ii) honours degree from a British University or CNAA.
Please Contact Mrs Evelyn Shaw, Engineering Department, Lancaster University,
Lancaster, LA1 4YR.
Tel: +44 (0) 1524 594058
email evelyn.shaw@lancaster.ac.uk,
www.engineering.lancs.ac.uk/postgraduate/nano
ERASMUS MUNDUS Master of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (EMM-nano)
Co-ordinator: Katholieke Univeristeit Leuven (Belgium)
Participating institutions:
Chalmers Tekniska Hogskola (Sweden)
Technische Universiteit Delft & Universiteit
Leiden (the Netherlands)
Technische Universitat Dresden (Germany)
The Erasmus Mundus programme in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is a joint effort of the European Commission and five leading research institutions in Europe, who together have created a unique opportunity for ambitious students. In the challenging two-year programme, students choose two institutions and spend one year (60 ECTS) at each. The student's preferred combination of institutions is considered in the selection procedure, and will be determined prior to the start of the curriculum. If successful, the students are rewarded with two MSc degrees.
"We offer a world-class educational programme, during which you will actively participate in cutting-edge research in an
internationally oriented environment. Our consortium offers an unparalleled variety of subjects and research topics to
choose from. You will be skilled in the frontiers of science and technology and feel at home in multidisciplinary research
challenges. You will understand the building blocks of matter and life, and know the technological and societal implications
of ultimate control over these building blocks. As a graduate in the field of nanoscience, you will form the next generation of
physicists, biologists, material scientists, electrical engineers, or chemists."
Scholarships
A limited number of Erasmus Mundus scholarships is offered by the European Commission to non-EEA students. These
scholarships amount to a maximum of 42,000 Euros, to cover the two-year expenses and are granted to the most promising applicants.
For more information please visit: http://www.emm-nano.org/
Design for Precision - Precision and Nanometrology
European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology
Advances in precision engineering, optics, electronics, materials technology & molecular biology place increasing demands on nanometrology. If you are involved in design & manufacturing of components or systems where precision & reliability of dimensional measurements in the micro- and nanometer range is important, the new VisionOnline module on Design for Precision - Precision & Nanometrology is for you.
This advanced training programme focuses on the design of nano measuring machines, instruments & measurement methods. It will take you through the most important techniques used for precision design, precision & nanometrology.
The content of the training is constructed from digital voice, narrated Flash presentations, an intranet discussion site and online assessments. At the end of the course, you will be accredited by euspen who has been awarded the Eurotraining quality label.
Please do not hesitate to contact Emmanuelle Clément for any further information on: Tel: + 44 1234 754965, Fax: + 44 1234 754080, info@euspen.org or visit www.VisionOnline.tv