Bachelor of Science - BS - Hons in Science with Nanotechnology Technological University Dublin Grangegorman Campus

Nanoscience is the study of very small things on a nanometer scale (one-thousandth millionth of a metre). This is the scale of large molecules like plastics or proteins.

Nanotechnology includes the techniques used to create structures on a scale below 100nm, which can be used in new generations of electronics, sensors and computer chips. Many of today’s global challenges in the environment and health can be addressed by nanotechnology intervention.

Many industries use nanotechnology: semiconductors and electronics, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, automotive, food, agriculture, and more.

This programme is a solid science degree (physics and chemistry) but with a unique focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology. In the later years, you can specialise in either physics or chemistry, but all students do the nanotechnology modules.

Concentration on a single subject is not enough for any scientist, especially in as wide-ranging a subject area as nanotechnology. Thus, as well as chemistry and physics, this programme covers relevant biology, problem-solving, computer studies, maths (in Years 1 and 2) and professional skills.

Much of the physics in Years 1 and 2 is delivered using problem-based learning which allows students to develop additional skills and qualities sought by industry (working in teams, interpersonal skills, adaptability). IT and computing form an integral part of the programme.

In addition to the scientific modules, you’ll take a series of professional development modules on topics such as entrepreneurial skills, invention, innovation and commercialisation skills, and the role of science and technology in society.

TU Dublin finds employment for each student in a relevant industry for seven months (February-September) during Year 3. This will give you work experience and skills and enhance your employment prospects.

Industry across Europe is predicting a big shortage of graduates with knowledge of nanotechnology in the near future. Graduates can work in physics or chemistry-based industries such as medical physics, electronics, energy, telecommunications or the pharmaceutical industry.

Work Placement

Each student will be placed in a relevant industry for seven months (February-September) during Year 3. This will give you work experience and skills and enhance your employment prospects.

If you reach the appropriate honours standard, you may have access to a wide range of masters and PhD programmes in TU Dublin.

Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is Ireland’s first Technological University, offering a unique range of programmes and disciplines, with pathways to graduation from foundation and apprenticeship to undergraduate and doctoral levels. TU Dublin is the University where the arts, business, sciences, engineering and technology converge, and its 28,500 students and researchers come from all over Ireland and from all parts of the globe. TU Dublin has well-developed campuses in Dublin City and in the two largest areas of population growth in the Greater Dublin Region – Blanchardstown and Tallaght. Now, a new campus is being developed on a spectacular 73-acre site at Grangegorman in central Dublin. This is the largest higher education development project in Europe. The campus will provide an exceptional learning environment that supports research, innovation, and the advancement of knowledge and will welcome more than 10,000 students in September 2020. A further 5,000 students will relocate to the campus by 2022.

With an international outlook, TU Dublin welcome students and staff from around the world while TU’s strong international partnerships provide opportunities for student and staff exchange programmes, major cross-collaboration research projects, and employment opportunities. TU Dublin is immensely proud of its network of 100,000+ TU Dublin graduates who are making their careers here in Ireland and in 70 countries worldwide.

new campus at Grangegorman, which is the largest investment in Higher Education in Ireland, brings together many of our activities in one vibrant, cutting-edge campus, providing our students with an incomparable educational experience. Together with our campuses in Aungier Street, Bolton Street, Blanchardstown, and Tallaght, Grangegorman provides a welcoming working environment where our students and staff can explore their abilities and reach their full potential.

The current development phase at Grangegorman saw the East Quad open in late 2020 - you can see a video of the building here while the Central Quad began welcoming small numbers of students, public health guidelines permitting, from April 2021. The buildings are now fully operational and accommodate 10,000 students. Further to this, three existing buildings have been significantly upgraded and refurbished to offer a range of facilities and services to both students and staff - Lower House, Rathdown House, and Park House.