MSc Nanomaterials and Energy
Course overview
This course teaches students how to use physics and chemistry to study and develop nanomaterials and their new technologies. Nanoscience is about looking at materials at a very tiny, atomic scale, linking up different areas of science. This Master's is perfect if you have a degree in physics, chemistry, or engineering and want a job in either research or industry.
The course uses different ways for students to learn and be assessed. This includes lectures, group seminars, time spent doing practical work in a laboratory, and a large research project. Students will study topics like Advanced Spectroscopy, Condensed State Physics, and Practical Quantum Technologies. This practical work gives graduates the skills to help solve modern problems, such as making new batteries and creating materials for regrowing bone.
Entry requirements
Applicants must hand in a personal statement explaining why students want to do the course and sharing details about their past studies. The university also needs a reference from a relevant academic or employer. Students can also choose to upload their CV to show their education and work history.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants will need at least a lower second-class (2.2) Bachelor's degree. This degree should be in a subject like physics, chemistry, or engineering.
- The university may accept a different degree if you have enough relevant background knowledge in these sciences and engineering areas. If you want to study the physics parts of the course, you should have taken a module in quantum mechanics.
English Language Requirement:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS (with at least 5.5 in each section) or submit equivalent secure English language test (SELT) scores.
- Other acceptable tests and grades are specified on the University’s English language requirements page.
Scholarships
Cate Haste Scholarship in History
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Cate Haste Scholarship in Media and Film
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£3,000 for applicants assessed as 'Home' for fees or £5,000 for applicants assessed as 'Overseas' for fees.
Jan Metzger Scholarship in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc
£12,550 fee waiver
Up to £12,550John Kinghorn Scholarship in Engineering
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000MBA Impact Scholarship
£2,500 - £5,000 towards tuition fee reduction.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarship (Masters)
Shan Vaswani Borgartz Scholarship in Media
£5,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £5,000Stuart Hall Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee discount.
Up to £5,000Sussex Alumni Scholarship
£3,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £3,000Sussex Progressive Futures Scholarships
£10,000 tuition fee reduction.
Up to £10,000The University of Sussex Business School International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the Business school.
Up to £2,000The University of Sussex Engineering and Informatics International Masters Award
£2,000 will be awarded as a fee waiver to all overseas fee-paying students who start a full-time Masters course at the School of Engineering & Informatics.
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates from the MSc Nanomaterials and Energy programme are prepared for key roles in academic research or technical industries. The major career paths include:
- Research Scientist
- Materials Engineer
- Energy Analyst
- Telecommunications Specialist
- Aviation/Aerospace Technology
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the MSc Nanomaterials and Energy for international students is £27,300.
Admission
Admission for the MSc Nanomaterials and Energy is processed through the UCAS application service. For help with the process, speak to one of our trained counsellors AHZ's trained counsellors.
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