There are extensive career opportunities in emerging nanotechnology industries throughout the world. You may also find roles in many other fields, including advanced materials, semiconductor and microelectronic technologies, advanced medical diagnostics, mineral processing, aerospace and defence industries, chemicals and polymer manufacture, surface coating technologies, and government and private sector research laboratories.This degree combines specialist studies in nanotechnology with a degree in science majoring in chemistry or biochemistry, and physics. By covering core science disciplines alongside nanotechnology you'll be prepared for a wider range of career options. Choose one of three streams - nanostructured materials, bio-nanotechnology or physics at the nanoscale - and take on a variety of subjects like nanochemistry, scanning probe microscopies, synchrotron science, and nanomaterials and fabrication. This course provides you with a comprehensive learning experience, combining lab work, practical placements and study tours. In third year, you'll undertake a major research project in collaboration with researchers from within the university or overseas. You'll have access to the $100 million La Trobe Institute of Molecular Science and may work with our industry partners such as CSIRO, Australian Synchrotron and miniFAB. As part of your course, you'll undertake a study tour to Japan where you'll visit research labs in Tokyo as well as attend the Nano Tech Exhibition and Conference - the world's largest nanotech trade exhibition. To keep you up to date with other industry developments, we organise the 'Issues in Nanotech' seminar series. Topics include nanotechnology in cancer research, nano-sunscreen technology and creating automotive semiconductor products. The course structure lets you complete the required subjects for this 4.5 year degree in only four years.

There are extensive career opportunities in emerging nanotechnology industries throughout the world. You may also find roles in many other fields, including advanced materials, semiconductor and microelectronic technologies, advanced medical diagnostics, mineral processing, aerospace and defence industries, chemicals and polymer manufacture, surface coating technologies, and government and private sector research laboratories.