Further Information
| Entry Information | |
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| Intake period | |
| February | |
| Duration | |
3 years full time |
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| Weekly First Year Time Commitment | |
20 - 25 hours plus own study time |
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| Advanced Standing | |
| Students with diplomas from polytechnics in Singapore and Malaysia could expect to receive one year of credit, except for Podiatric Medicine, Health Science, Medicine and Dentistry. | |
| Degrees | |
Bachelor of Science |
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| Annual Fees | |
| 2009: $25,000 2010: $27,500 |
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| CRICOS Code | |
| 053094F |
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| Prerequisites | |
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All courses at UWA: English Language Competence Mathematics and Chemistry Those wishing to specialise in the Physics or Engineering Science streams also require Physics and Calculus. |
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Nanotechnology
Nanotechnology is the study of materials at their most basic level – atom by atom, molecule by molecule – with the aim of building nanometre-scale systems with unique physical, chemical and biological properties.
Its applications range from medicine (gene therapy, new methods of drug delivery, tissue engineering and medical implants) to 'smart' clothing and sunscreens, from security and crime detection to space travel.
Nanotechnology is widely recognised as a key technology that will drive economic growth and standards of living in the twenty-first century. Governments, industries and researchers around the world have recognised it as an area of immense potential for the future, evidenced by the billions of dollars being invested in this area worldwide.
The activities covered by nanotechnology are broad, encompassing the disciplines of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, ecology, engineering, materials science, mathematics, physics and more. Students choose to specialise in one of the following streams: chemistry, biology, physics, engineering science.
Level 1
units in the following areas: biology, nanotechnology, mathematics, physics and chemistry
Levels 2 and 3
units from the following areas to complete a nanotechnology major in the student’s chosen stream:
Chemistry
Biology/Molecular Biology
Physics/Biophysics
Engineering Science
Materials Science
and including a substantial nanotechnology project at Level 3
Students in the Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering (BSc/BE) combined courses can undertake a major in nanotechnology, in combination with electrical and electronic engineering.
Other programs containing aspects of nanotechnology include the BSc (Green Chemistry) and BSc (Physical Science).
Educational Qualifications
| Qualifications | Grades |
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| WA TER | 80 |
| UWA Foundation program | 66 |
| WAUFY | 59 |
| Minimum International Baccalaureate | 29 |
| Minimum All India Senior School Certificate | 12 |
| Minimum GCE or Cambridge Advanced Level Examination | 8 |
| Indian School Certificate | 60 |
Structure
Career Opportunities
Nanotechnologists will move into careers primarily in research and development in the medical or pharmaceutical industries, in renewable energy, materials and new manufacturing techniques across the whole range of industry, or in university or government research institutions. The career opportunities are as varied and limitless as the field itself. Industries/research areas seeking to apply nanotechnology include:
- smart drugs
- targeted drug-delivery systems
- nanopowders for application in paints, sunscreen, film coatings
- nanostructured chemical components (e.g. for catalysts, lab-on-a-chip)
- quantum computers
- high-speed electronics
- advanced optoelectronics
| Course enquiries | Application, visa and other enquiries to |
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The University of Western Australia Phone (+61 8) 6488 3939 Email international@uwa.edu.au |
