Welcome to MSc by Research Nanomaterials Science

Postgraduate research in nanomaterials science provides an opportunity to engage in rigorous scholarly pursuit, and to contribute original research to a body of academia.

Students are able to advance their knowledge of nanomaterials science, while developing research skills and working with specialists in the field.

Students benefit from specialist computational facilities, training programmes to enhance research skills, and support from dedicated academic supervisors. Students are encouraged and supported to submit papers to international scientific journals, present findings at conferences, and share their knowledge with colleagues across the University.

How You Study

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. Students will have meetings with their academic supervisor, but the frequency of these will vary depending on individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.

Research Areas and Topics

Staff in the School of Mathematics and Physics conduct cutting-edge research in fundamental and applied mathematics and physics, ranging from pure mathematics to applied nano-science at the interface between biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. The School collaborates with top research institutions in Germany, Japan, Norway, the Netherlands, Singapore, Spain, and the USA.

Our research focuses on four key areas: Algebra, Astrophysics, Computational Physics, and Experimental Nanophysics.

Main research areas in nanomaterials:

• Nanostructured Soft Matter
• Active Matter
• Materials Science
• Molecular Biophysics.

How You Are Assessed

The MSc by Research involves writing a Master's thesis under the supervision of a member of academic staff on a topic agreed with the supervisor. The MSc by Research is usually awarded based on the quality of the student's thesis and their ability to present and successfully defend their chosen research topic in an oral examination (viva voce). Assessment is mostly one-to-one with the supervisor.