MSc Nanoscience
Course overview
This postgraduate course brings together knowledge from physics, chemistry, and other scientific fields. It is designed for physical science graduates and allows students to examine the tiny building blocks of the world and the new ideas and technology behind them. The programme involves six months of learning in the classroom, followed by three months of work on a research project.
The programme Modules cover Introductory Nanoscience, Physics Skills, and Nanochemistry. Students are taught using lectures, tutorials, workshops, and lab experiments. They are assessed through written examinations and continuous coursework, with an oral examination for some modules. The final project is assessed by a detailed report, a presentation, and a viva.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement and relevant information regarding their studies, an academic and/or employer reference, and their CVs to show their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates need a 2:2 or above or an international equivalent degree in physics, chemistry or a similar subject.
- Candidates with an engineering degree will be considered if they have enough exposure to fundamental physics, e.g quantum mechanics or electromagnetism.
English Proficiency:
- Candidates should submit an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
- PTE Academic, Cambridge and TOEFL IBT are also accepted.
Scholarships
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Masters Study
The value of the scholarship award is £6,000 and will be deducted from your tuition fees.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Engineering: Dean’s International Excellence Award for Masters Study
Dean’s International Excellence Awards for Masters Study worth between £9,000 and £12,000 to exceptional applicants joining a postgraduate taught programme in September 2026.
Up to £9,000Faculty of Science International Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduate Taught Masters Students
The scholarships value will range from £7,000 to £8,000.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science International Masters Scholarship
Scholarships of £6,000 are available to new international fee-paying students.
Up to £6,000Faculty of Science International Scholarship for MRes Physics
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international students joining the MRes Physics in the academic year 2025/26.
Up to £7,000Faculty of Science Scholarship for Online Masters Students
Scholarships of £1,900 are available to new students joining one of our online programmes in September 2026.
Up to £1,900Humanities & Social Sciences Alumni Scholarship: Postgraduate Taught
Value: 20% tuition fee discount.
Up to 20% of feesHumanities & Social Sciences Dean's International Excellence Scholarship
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences is delighted to offer a number of Deans Excellence scholarships worth £10,000 to international students.
Up to £10,000Humanities & Social Sciences: International Masters Scholarships
The scholarships will be awarded to the value of £6,000 or £8,000.
Law Postgraduate Community Bursary
Value: £700
Up to £700Masters Scholarship for Physics International Students
Scholarships of £7,000 are available to new international fee-paying students joining a postgraduate taught masters degree in the Department of Physics in September 2026.
Up to £7,000MBA Part Time - Female Leader of the Future Scholarship
he value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500MBA Part time Visionary Scholarship
The value of each award will be £6500 - deducted from tuition fees.
Up to £6,500SBS International Masters Scholarship
Scholarship awards will range from £7,000 to £9,000, depending on the programme and course fee.
Up to £7,000Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Award for International Students
Value: Varies by course fee - Between £10,000 and £12,000
Up to £10,000Strathclyde Full Time MBA 60th Anniversary Scholarships
Value: 50% of Full Time MBA tuition fee.
Up to 50% of feesTuition Fee Reduction of 25% for NHS Employees
Up to 25% of tuition fees
Career opportunities
Graduates of the MSc Nanoscience from the University of Strathclyde can become:
- Medical Physicist
- Senior Engineer
- Professor
- Software Engineer
- Systems Engineer
Cost of study
The international students’ tuition fee for the MSc Nanoscience programme at the University of Strathclyde is £28,700. Note that this is subject to change yearly.
Admission
You can apply for the MSc Nanoscience programme directly through the university’s application form. We can assist you with your process at AHZ.
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