MSc in Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology is an emerging sector which covers many areas in both academic science and device design and innovation. Both the "top down" approaches, in which bulk materials are processed to create nanostructures, and the "bottom up" approach in which nanostructures are assembled from even smaller component parts, are covered on this programme. Manipulating matter at the nanoscale has already led to new technology in many areas such as electronics, displays, sensors, and green technology. One feature of this programme is that it is delivered in association with Intel Ireland. Intel Ireland are funding four scholarships of €3,000 each. These scholarships will be offered each year for four years, starting with the 2016 entry. Students help design their own curricula (negotiated structure) in this interdisciplinary programme with access to major technology platforms essential to the conduct of world-class cutting-edge research through the strength of the collaboration of the UCD School of Physics. This process takes both the educational track record and the career trajectory of the student into account. Staff from Intel Ireland will come to UCD during the year to speak with and advise students on the programme. Study science and techniques that will contribute to the development of technology and devices such as single photon sources, solar cells, nanoelectronics and nanomaterials. Highly relevant to the recruitment needs of industrial employers, particularly in the semiconductor, telecommunications and imaging sectors and for further PhD research Course Description Understanding the structure, function and regulation of materials at the nanoscale and in real time requires modern nanometer and fem to second (quadrillionth of a second) technologies. Physical studies at these scales will ultimately lead to devices and techniques that possess novel properties applicable the construction of, for example, single photon sources, solar cells, nanoelectronics including nanomaterials such as nanotubes, nanoparticles and nanowires. This programme incorporates modern experimental and computational physics techniques and provides exposure to a variety of applications, and also facilitates professional development. What modules can I take? No Modules to display for this Course Modules will be decided upon agreement with the Programme Director. You will gain experimental, theoretical and computational training in the following topics: Nano-Optics Physics of Nano-Materials Spectroscopy and Lasers Nano-Mechanics Atomic Force Microscopy Theoretical and Computational Simulation Extreme Ultraviolet Lithography Innovation Journal Club and Presentation Skills Careers & Employability The programme will enhance students’ CVs with interdisciplinary expertise which is much sought-after by employers, particularly those in the semiconductor industry, telecommunications, green technologies and sensor applications sectors.