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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)
$40K–$85K
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Queensland Biology Winter School, Year 11
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