Program Overview
Science with Nanotechnology
Overview
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Science with Nanotechnology is a four-year full-time course that focuses on the study of nanoscience and nanotechnology. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in physics and chemistry, with a unique emphasis on nanoscience and nanotechnology.
Course Details
- TU Code: TU855
- CAO Point Range 2024: 326−557
- NFQ Level: Level 8
- Award Type: Major
- Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours)
- ECTS Credits: 240
- Duration: 4 years
- Number of Places: 25
- Location: Grangegorman
What is Science with Nanotechnology?
Nanoscience is the study of very small things on a nanometer scale (one thousandth millionth of a meter). This is the scale of large molecules like plastics or proteins. Nanotechnology includes the techniques used to create structures on a scale below 100 nm, which can be used in new generations of electronics, sensors, and computer chips.
Work Placement
Students have the opportunity to undertake a work placement in a relevant industry during Year 3.
Professional Accreditation
This course is accredited by The Institute of Physics.
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate Requirements
- Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
- Higher: 2 H5's
- Minimum Grade in Maths: O3/H7
- Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
- Other Grade Requirements: At least H4 in one of: Physics, Chemistry, Physics & Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Agricultural Science, Engineering, Technical Drawing, Technology, or Design & Communication Graphics.
QQI/FET Requirements
- QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5: CASLT / 5M3807 Laboratory Techniques or CASFX / 5M5267 Food Science
- Additional Requirements: Distinctions required: 5 distinctions to include a distinction in C20139 / 5N1833 Mathematics or Leaving Certificate Mathematics O3/H7
- Level 6: Full level 6 award in a relevant discipline
Mature Applicants
Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome.
English Language Requirements
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website. Applicants for this course should have a minimum IELTS (Academic Version) English Proficiency of 6 overall (or equivalent) with nothing less than 6 in each component.
Sample Timetable
Click on the link below to view an indicative timetable for this course. Timetables are subject to change, and up-to-date timetables will be provided to students on commencement.
Career Opportunities
Graduate Job Titles
- Lab Technician
- Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Product Manager
- Production Engineer
- Scientific Officer
Graduate Employers
- BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
- Financial Sector
- Innopharma Technology
- HPRA
- Intel
- Lotus Works
Module Listing
Year One
- Semester 1:
- Cell Biology [Mandatory]
- Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Introductory Mathematics [Mandatory]
- Physics Horizons & Programming for Physicists I [Mandatory]
- Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics [Mandatory]
- Physics III – Thermal Physics, Electricity and Magnetism [Mandatory]
- Semester 2:
- Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Introduction to Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Mathematics for the Physical Sciences I [Mandatory]
- Data Science 1 [Mandatory]
- Physics I: Mechanics, Properties of matter and Modern Physics [Mandatory]
- Physics II - Geometrical Optics, Properties if Waves, Sound & Physical Optics [Mandatory]
- Physics Horizons & Programming for Physicists I [Mandatory]
Year Two
- Semester 1:
- Bond & Reactivity Inorganic Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy [Mandatory]
- Mathematics for the Physical Sciences II [Mandatory]
- Physics Laboratory Stage II Part 1 [Mandatory]
- Quantum Physics, Electromagnetism and Optics [Mandatory]
- Mechanics and Thermodynamics [Mandatory]
- Physics Horizons & Computational Physics [Mandatory]
- Semester 2:
- Kinetics and Electrochemistry [Mandatory]
- Materials, Bio-structures and Spectroscopy A [Mandatory]
- Mathematics for the Physical Sciences III [Mandatory]
- Physics Laboratory Stage II Part 1 [Mandatory]
- Introductory Nanoscience and Nanotoxicology and Molecular Modelling [Mandatory]
- Quantum Physics, Electromagnetism and Optics [Mandatory]
- Electronics and Semiconductor Devices [Mandatory]
- Physics Horizons & Computational Physics [Mandatory]
Year Three
- Semester 1:
- Inorganic Chemistry in Action [Mandatory]
- Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Kinetics, Thermodynamics & Electrochemistry [Mandatory]
- Solid State Physics 1 (Condensed Matter) [Mandatory]
- Quantum Physics [Mandatory]
- Chemical & Spectroscopic Techniques for Nanoscience [Mandatory]
- Vacuum Tech for Nanoscience [Mandatory]
- Career Preparation and Structured Placement [Mandatory]
- Electromagnetisim and Optics [Mandatory]
- Semester 2:
- Career Preparation and Structured Placement [Mandatory]
Year Four
- Semester 1:
- Surface Chemistry & Photochemistry [Mandatory]
- Advanced Inorganic Topics [Mandatory]
- Advanced Analytical Chemistry [Mandatory]
- Pharmaceutical and Solid State Analysis [Mandatory]
- Pharma Manufacturing & Environmental H& S [Mandatory]
- Final Year Research Project [Mandatory]
- Advanced Electronics [Mandatory]
- Advanced Computational Physics [Mandatory]
- Invention, Innovation and Commercialisation [Mandatory]
- Lasers and Applications [Mandatory]
- Advanced Topics in Physics II & Research Methods [Mandatory]
- Semester 2:
- Final Year Research Project [Mandatory]
- Solid State Physics II [Mandatory]
- Nanoelectronics and Nanophotonics [Mandatory]
- Advanced Optics/ Applied Optical Spectroscopy/ Physics of Fluids [Mandatory]
- Advanced Topics in Physics II & Research Methods [Mandatory]
Advanced Entry
Advanced Entry applications are accepted to this course. For further information on how to make an Advanced Entry application, please visit our CAO Hub. A full list of courses open for Advanced Entry are listed on the CAO website.
To qualify for Advanced Entry, applicants must be currently studying, completing, or have successfully completed studies at Level 6, 7, or 8 in a Higher Education Institution (HEI) or an equivalent, in a related area. You must demonstrate by providing transcripts of results that you have achieved the learning outcomes for each stage you wish to advance past, for example:
- To enter Year 2 via Advanced Entry, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Year 1.
- For entry to Year 3, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1 and 2.
- For entry to Year 4, you must demonstrate that you have met the learning outcomes for Years 1, 2, and 3.
If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website.