Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology
- Course CRICOS Code:057869J
- World Ranking (QS):NO.423
- Course Duration:52 Weeks
- Australian State:South AustraliaSA
- Australian City:Adelaide
- Course Intake:Semester 1,Semester 2
Course Description
1. Understand the basic scientific concepts underpinning nanoscience;
2. Understand the properties of materials and biomaterials at the atomic/molecular level and the scaling laws governing these properties;
3. Understand current frontier developments in nanotechnology nationally and internationally;
4. Recognise and develop novel and innovative ideas;
5. Demonstrate ability in a range of laboratory methods, specifically the fabrication and characterisation tools used in nanotechnology such as various microscopies, surface modifications and molecular level construction methods;
6. Embrace the multidisciplinary aspects of nanotechnology which is core to its understanding and engage positively with people and ideas in many disciplines;
7. Demonstrate communication, problem-based and critical thinking skills that will promote life long learning in their future careers;
8. Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
9. Appreciate the emerging role of nanotechnology in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates and the ethical issues it raises;
10. Work cooperatively and productively within a team.
Basic Information
Course Discipline |
Nanotechnology |
Faculty |
Faculty of Sciences |
Qualification Level |
Graduate Certificate/Diploma |
2025 Course Tuition Fee (Annual) |
$AUD 38,000 |
Course Duration |
52 Weeks |
Campus(es) |
Bedford Park |
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements |
1. Applicants must normally hold a degree in any relevant discipline of science or engineering or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Examples of relevant disciplines include but are not limited to Chemistry, Physics, Materials Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Biotechnology;
2. The Dean (Education) may, under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions, admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature;
3. The Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology is designed to broaden the knowledge and skills of graduates who hold an undergraduate qualification in science, engineering or equivalent, and is not available to graduates who hold an undergraduate qualification in nanotechnology. |
English Requirements |
IELTS 6.0 (6.0 in Speaking and Writing) or equivalent |
Portfolio Required |
NO |
Work Experience Required |
NO |