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PGDip Nanoscience at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The postgraduate diploma route of the Strathclyde nanoscience programme, an interdisciplinary course exploring science at the nanoscale with grounding in basic nanoscience before advanced topics. The programme is accredited by the Institute of Physics.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: Physics  |  Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules include Introductory Nanoscience, Physics Skills, Advanced Nanoscience 1: Imaging & Microscopy, Advanced Topics in Nanoscience 3: Nanochemistry, with options such as Advanced Nanoscience 2: Solid State Nanoscience and Experimental Laboratories.

Career pathways

Strathclyde physics graduates work as medical physicists, engineers, systems engineers, software engineers, patent attorneys, defence scientists and teachers, among other roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum second-class (2:2) honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in physics (including mathematics and physics, theoretical physics, astrophysics, engineering physics), chemistry or a related subject. Engineering applicants need sufficient exposure to quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, or must show they can acquire the background. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5; TOEFL, PTE and other recognised English tests are also accepted. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre (non-UK/Ireland students).

Intake: September

Duration: 9 months full-time; 21 months part-time

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