
Nanotechnology, Ph.D. / M.Phil.
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. At Swansea University, the emphasis of our nanotechnology research is on the development of applications-driven research and the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the workplace or health centre. Interaction with industry is a key component of the centre’s strategy.
We are a world-leader in power electronics, telecommunications, nanotechnology and biometrics and modelling of nanoelectronic devices research. With our enviable reputation for research in Nanotechnology, Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Nanotechnology. Recent PhD theses supervised in the area of Nanotechnology at Swansea University include: The application of semiconductor technology for effective single cell studies Cellular uptake and trafficking of nanoparticles Micro and Nano particle drug delivery systems ''Practical network coding schemes for energy efficient long term evolution radio access networks'' Study of the uptake of nanoparticles by cells Nanoplasmonics biosensing based on dipole nanoantenna Our Centre for Nanohealth is one of the UK’s pioneering centres for nanoscience teaching and research.
This 1600m2 purpose build open access facility provides a technology and innovation base for industry and academia in Wales, UK and beyond. To date CNH has initiated many collaborative projects with industry and other HEIs realising more than £20 Million further investment. The CNH started life as growing activity between Swansea’s Multidisciplinary Nanotechnology Centre in the College of Engineering, and the Medical School before being developed into a major project.
The £21.6M project started in 2009, funded by the European Regional Development Fund, Swansea University, Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board, Welsh Government Department for Health and Social Services and the Private Sector.
Key highlights
- Applications-driven research transferring technology from laboratory to workplace or health centre
- Strong industry interaction central to the research centre's strategy
- Access to the 1600m2 open access Centre for Nanohealth facility
- Recent theses include nanoparticle drug delivery and nanoplasmonic biosensing
- Research links between engineering and the Medical School
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Nanotechnology research scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- University lecturer
- Biomedical nanotechnology engineer
- Research and development engineer
- Materials scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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