Bachelor of Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced

Course Description

Bachelor of Nanotechnology

UOW's Bachelor of Nanotechnology targets the emerging field of nano-materials, molecular machines and nano-science, and draws on the internationally recognised strengths of the University's materials-based research institutes. It has a materials chemistry focus with possible electives in physics, engineering and biology to tailor the qualification to your area of interest.

You will be able to choose from all the fields fundamental to nanotechnology: chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics and materials science. You will explore the advantages of technologies built in the nano-dimension. Through case studies in areas including biomimetics and nanostructured materials you will learn the importance of design, synthesis and characterisation in the realisation of the end-products.

If you do not qualify for direct entry to the degree you can gain admission via the Bachelor of Science, subject to satisfactory performance in first year and approval of the Course Co-ordinator and the Sub Dean.

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced

The Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced Program is designed specifically for high-achieving students interested in a challenging degree leading to a career in scientific research. Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Nanotechnology candidates, but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges.

All are invited to participate in various enrichment activities throughout the program and, after the first year, to develop a close association with an appropriate member of one of the faculty's research teams.

Advanced students have the opportunity to undertake individual research subjects. Students are normally required to achieve at least a Distinction average in subjects completed in a calendar year.

In the final year, all students undertake a substantial piece of supervised research, together with other required seminar and/or course work. Graduates may then be eligible for direct enrolment into a research doctorate in their chosen field or into other postgraduate degrees.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder at:
Bachelor of Nanotechnology
Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced 

Course STRUCTURE

Students who have not completed HSC Mathematics at Band 4 or higher (or equivalent) are required to complete a mathematics subject (MATH151 or equivalent) normally in the first year. This will extend the time required to complete the course.

Students may only count 60 credit points of 100-level subjects towards the degree.

Students must complete a minimum of 32 credit points of 300-level subjects.

Students must have a grade of Pass (not Pass Supplementary) or higher in at least 24 credit points of 300-level core subjects which form part of a Science major.

Bachelor of Nanotechnology (846)

This is a prescribed program of study comprising core and optional subjects as set out below.

Progression Requirements

Satisfactory performance must be achieved (normally a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70% or greater in 300-level subjects) for entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology degree. Students with a WAM below 70% in 300-level subjects may only progress into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology with the approval of the Nanotechnology Coordinator. Students who do not gain entry into the fourth year of the Bachelor of Nanotechnology degree will normally be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) degree.

Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced (846_2)

Students who are eligible for this degree fulfil all the same requirements as Bachelor of Nanotechnology candidates but are also eligible for additional benefits and challenges.

Progression Requirements

To maintain a place in an Advanced degree, students are normally required to achieve a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of at least 75% in the 200- and 300-level subjects completed. The performance of each student will be reviewed initially by the Faculty after the completion of 72 credit points. Students not meeting the minimum progression requirements will be required to transfer into the Bachelor of Nanotechnology or Bachelor of Science degree.

Honours

The degree of Bachelor of Nanotechnology Honours and Bachelor of Nanotechnology Advanced Honours are awarded for performance in third and fourth year subjects, based on a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) formula in accordance with Method 3 in the General Course Rules Section 8.

Professional Recognition/ACCREDITATION

Students may choose options enabling them to graduate and be eligible for accreditation with the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI).

OTHER Information

Further information is available at:
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