Overview

The Nano and Biophysics (NanoBio) programme from University College Dublin unites the technological with the biological aspects of nanotechnology in a unique way, equipping graduates with a truly interdisciplinary perspective of the field. Manipulating matter at the nanoscale is already leading to new and improved imaging and display technologies, biomedical sensors, and solar cells for environmentally friendly energy production. The design, fabrication and control of devices with nanoscale (billionth of a metre) dimensions are engines of innovation in almost every sector.

Career opportunities:

The course prepares you for industry or further research. Career opportunities include the pharmaceutical industry, telecommunications, diagnostic imaging, green technologies and sensor applications, both in Ireland and internationally. It is also a stepping stone to PhD research in the areas of nanoscience, biophotonics and nanotechnology.

Prospective employers include Abbott, Alcon, Allergan, Bausch & Lomb, Becton Dickinson, Boston Scientific, Eblana Photonics, Intel, Pfizer, Pharma-Bio Serv, Philips, and SensL.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

You will gain experimental and theoretical knowledge in the following topics:

Nano-Optics and Bio-Photonics
Physics of Nanomaterials
Ultrafast Soft X-ray Photonics
Nano-Mechanics
Atomic Force Microscopy
Computational Biophysics
Biophysics at the Nanoscale
Bio-Inspired Technologies
Innovation
Data Science

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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90

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4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Biotechnology Molecular Sciences Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 3 other Masters in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

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90

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4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

140

IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

This programme is intended for applicants with a degree in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Material Science or a related discipline. An upper second class honours or international equivalent is required.
Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate English language proficiency of IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0 in each element), or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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Funding

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