Microsystems and Nanotechnology

Duration:

1 year full-time
2-5 years part-time

Overview:

Nanotechnology is moving from the realm of science fiction into manufacturing reality. Many large organisations such as Unilever and QinetiQ see the value of integrating miniature and nanosystems.

This course provides students with a thorough grounding in the skills necessary for a technical-based career in new high-tech industries coupled with skills in general and technology management. It covers technologies used to design, realise and analyse micro and nano-scale devices, materials and systems. Examples include 3D micromanufacture, sensors and actuators and microelectronic mechanical systems (MEMS). This, supported by project work, ensures graduates emerge trained in a wide range of technical and management skills, and have a critical appreciation of the relevance of the subject to industrial needs.

Students benefit from extensive state-of-the-art analytical facilities, and 100 m2 of clean-room space dedicated to the fabrication of microsystems devices which are equipped with a wide range of thin film deposition, photolithographic and test facilities.

This course is accredited by the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3) on behalf of the UK Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Students also benefit from automatic entry as Student Members of the Institute of Nanotechnology (IoN).

Course Structure:

The course comprises eight assessed modules, a group project, and an individual project. Students undertaking the Postgraduate Diploma (PgDip) complete the eight modules and the group project.

The modules include lectures and tutorials and are assessed through written examinations and assignments. These modules provide the tools required for the group and individual projects.

Modules:

• Foundation in Materials for Microsystems and Nanotechnology
• Functional Materials
• General Management
• Microsystems Design
• Microsystems Technology I
• Microsystems Technology II
• Nanotechnology I
• Nanotechnology II

Entry requirements:

Candidates must possess, or be expected to achieve, a 1st or 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Other relevant qualifications, together with significant experience, may be considered.

English language requirements - our normal minimum requirement is a TOEFL score of 580 (paper test) or 237 (computer test), essay rating 4.5 or 92 (Internet test), all skills 19 or an IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 for writing, a TOEIC overall score of 830, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English grade C or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English grade C, although a number of our programmes require higher scores.

Funding:

Funding opportunities exist, including industrial sponsorship, School bursaries and a number of general external schemes.  For the majority of part-time students sponsorship is organised by their employers. We recommend you discuss this with your company in the first instance.

Please note that a formal offer of a place on this course must have been received before consideration can be given for funding. For further details please visit our website or contact our Enquiries Office on the details provided below.

Want to find out more?

Contact our Enquiries Office for further details on all the courses we offer by either email: appliedsciences@cranfield.ac.uk or phone +44 (0)1234 758008. You can also visit our website.

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