Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

The Nanoscience and Nanotechnology program of the University of Glasgow teaches skills desired by modern industry for scientists and engineers doing research, development and production in nanoscience and nanofabrication. This multidisciplinary program complements backgrounds in electronics, materials science, or physics.

Key facts

• Why this Nanoscience and Nanotechnology program of the University of Glasgow
• The University of Glasgow is a recognised pioneer in many of the most exciting aspects of nanotechnology, with an international reputation in micro and nanofabrication for applications including nanoelectronics, optoelectronics and bioelectronics.
• You will have access to the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre (JWNC) cleanrooms and the Kelvin Nanocharacterisation Centre. The JWNC holds a number of world records in nanofabrication including records for the performance of nanoscale electronic and optoelectronic devices
• Career prospects
• Companies actively recruit from Glasgow and our research in nanosciences, nanofabrication, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics and nanotechnology means you will have access to industry networks.Former Glasgow graduates in the subject area of nanoscience and nanotechnology are now working for companies including Intel, TSMC, IBM, ST Microelectronics, Freescale, Oxford Instruments Plama Technology, ASM, and Applied Materials.

Courses include:

• Electronic Devices

• Research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

• Micro & Nano Technology

• Nanofabrication

• Research Methods and Techniques for MSci

• Quantum and Atom Optics