ObjectivesThis course aims to provide numerate graduates with knowledge and skills in the field of nanotechnology and microfabrication. The course takes an immersive approach to learning both the principles and practices of nanotechnology and microfabrication with much of the material based around examples and practical exercises.
Entry requirementsEntry A good honours degree or equivalent is required.
Academic titleMSc Nanotechnology and Microfabrication
Course description
Students completing this course will have a firm grasp of the current practices and directions in this exciting area and will have the knowledge and skills to enable them to design and build microscale devices.
Modules taught:
* Advanced Sensor Systems
* Microengineering
* Introduction to Nanotechnology and Microsystems
* Project Foundations
* Further Microengineering
* Modelling & Design 1
* RF and Optical MEMS
* Laboratory-on-a-chip Technology
* Project and Dissertation
Facilities
* Exitech excimer laser micro-machining system
* Exitech Femptosecond laser micro-machining system
* Well-eqipped Class 1,000 Clean Room
* Clean-Room based photolithography processes
* Internal mask manufacturing facilities
* RD sputterer and Thermal evaporator for thin film deposition
* Nickel Electroforming baths
* Inject molding and hot-embossing systems
* 0.8 micron mask writer
* Multi-angle 400-1600nm ellipsometer
* Near-field scanning optical microscope
* Atomic force microscope
* Scanning electron microscope
* Raman and IR spectrometers