Nanotechnology/Science
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Bachelor of Nanotechnology/Bachelor of Science
Length
4.5 years full-time (4 years in an accelerated program) or up to 8 years part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne
Course description
Combining the emerging field of study of the very small, this course allows students to specialise in nanotechnology subjects with comprehensive studies of the core science disciplines of physics, chemistry, biochemistry and mathematics.
Nanotechnology focuses on events on the scale of nanometres (millionths of a millimetre), developing new products and processes at a level where physics, chemistry, biology and engineering intersect. Modern computer technology is one of the high points of its application, but nanotechnology is also driving rapid advances in healthcare, playing a key role in sustainability, and helping to make vehicles and machines faster, lighter, and stronger.
Course structure
The curriculum includes core studies in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology and mathematics, and specialised studies in nanotechnology at all year levels - including nanochemistry, imaging and materials characterisation, scanning probe microscopies, synchrotron science and technology, sensors and devices, nanomaterials and fabrication, and a major research project.
It also offers specialist streams in nanostructured materials and bionanotechnology. In addition, all students participate in our Issues in Nanotechnology seminar program, which features presentations and workshops led by experts working in science, industry, business and government.
Contact hours
25 hours a week (average) in first year
Subject details
Major areas of study
Physics, science, nanotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, mathematics, biology
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
VTAC
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/future-undergraduatesAdditional costs (AUD)
Depending on the subjects chosen, extra costs can include a laboratory coat - about A$30 - and a dissecting kit - about A$40. Students can purchase these items from any supplier; they remain students' personal property.
Middle Band
Successful completion of Physics and Specialist Mathematics facilitates an additional 1.5 aggregate points per study.
Selection
ATAR 83.65 (2011)
Non-Year 12 selection may be based on ATAR, Pi form, GPA, STAT Multiple Choice.
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants must complete and submit a VTAC Pi form if they wish other information to be considered during the selection process. This may include information such as work experience or reasons for applying. Applicants may wish to provide other documentation in support of their application. They may also be asked to complete a maths test.
Prerequisites
VCE Units 3 & 4: study score of at least 30 in English (ESL) or 25 in any other English, 25 in Chemistry and Mathematical Methods, and 20 in either Specialist Mathematics or Physics; or equivalent.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to have extensive career opportunities in emerging nanotechnology industries throughout the world. They may also find roles in many other fields, including advanced materials, semiconductor and microelectronic technologies, advanced medical diagnostics, mineral processing, aerospace and defence industries, chemicals and polymer manufacture, surface coating technologies, and government and private sector research laboratories.
A cross-disciplinary background also facilitates many opportunities in areas where the traditional sciences intersect.
Professional recognition
Depending on their elective choices, graduates may be eligible for accreditation with the Australian Institute of Physics and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute.