Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology

The primary aim of this course is to facilitate skills transfer from another relevant area of engineering or science and technology to the study of nanotechnology. Students will develop the capacity to:

• understand the basic scientific concepts underpinning nanoscience
• understand the properties of materials and biomaterials at the atomic/molecular level and the scaling laws governing these properties
• understand current frontier developments in nanotechnology nationally and internationally
• recognise and develop novel and innovative ideas
• demonstrate ability in a range of laboratory methods, specifically the fabrication and characterisation tools used in nanotechnology such as various microscopies, surface modifications and molecular level construction methods
• embrace the multidisciplinary aspects of nanotechnology which is core to its understanding and engage positively with people and ideas in many disciplines
• demonstrate communication, problem-based and critical thinking skills that will promote life long learning in their future careers
• work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
• appreciate the emerging role of nanotechnology in society, the regulatory framework within which it operates and the ethical issues it raises
• work cooperatively and productively within a team