
Nanotechnology is the ability to manipulate individual atoms, molecules and groups of molecules to produce the smallest human-made objects.
As a new frontier of science, it is receiving worldwide attention.
Career possibilities
Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Innovation scientist
- Innovation commercialisation coordinator
- Nanotechnology and biosensor application specialist
- Materials scientist
- Research and development technologist
- Research academic
Graduate salary
Science and mathematics (undergraduate)
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In 2023, we'll be teaching on campus, with online options (for most programs and plans) for students who can't attend in person. See the list of programs and plans you can't commence online.
Course delivery modes may change in future semesters.
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Research experience
- Laboratory work
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