MSc in Nanoscience at the University of Johannesburg

MSc in Nanoscience at the University of Johannesburg
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) offers a Masters Degree Programme in Nanoscience in
collaboration with three other South African universities; Nelson Mandela Metropolitan
University (NMMU), University of the Free State (UFS) and the University of the Western
Cape (UWC).
Academic requirements: An average mark of 65% in BSc Honours in the fields of;
Biomedical, Chemistry or Physics.
Other admission criteria: The programme is open to South African citizens only. However,
the Platform may consider Non-South African citizens if the required number of South
African students is not met.
Outline of the programme:
1. Course component: The course component consists of 6 modules. Students take two
compulsory core modules to introduce them to the fundamentals of Nanoscience
and also to management and entrepreneurship. Students also do two non major
introductory courses in each of the two fields which differ from their own study field.
For example: Chemistry students take two introductory courses, one in nanophysics
and one in nanobiotechnology, whereas Physics students take two introductory
courses, one in nanochemistry and one in nanobiotechnology, etc.
Students then proceed to do one major advanced course in their own study field. For
example: Chemistry students do advanced courses in nanochemistry while Physics
students do advanced courses in nanophysics,etc.The students then take a
compulsory module in Instrumentation in Nanoscience. All the course components
will be presented at UWC and lecturers from all four universities are participating in
the courses. The duration of the course component is nine months. The course
component is weighted at 40% and the research project is weighted 60%.
The course work consists of the following modules;

Fundamentals of Nanoscience (NAN 0218).

Management and entrepreneurship (NAN 0618).

Instrumentation in Nanoscience (NAN 0718).

Fundamentals of Nanochemistry (NAN 0318).

Fundamentals of Nanophysics (NAN 0418).

Fundamentals of Nanobiotechnology (NAN 0518).

Advanced Nanochemistry (NAN 0328).

Advanced Nanophysics (NAN 0428).

Advanced Nanobiotechnology (NAN 0528).
2. Research component: Upon completion of the coursework at UWC in September,
the students return to UJ Doornfontein campus where they do a research project
under a local supervisor. The duration for the research project is 15 months.
Students should complete the MSc degree in Nanoscience within two years.
Funding of the programme:
This programme is fully funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). All
registration costs, tuition fees, accommodation and transport costs are comprehensively
covered. A monthly stipend is paid to students to assist with personal needs as well as an
allowance to cover the purchase of books and a laptop.
Contact us:
For more details and enquiries, please contact the Programme Administrator, Ms Gcinaphi
Shabalala for further information;
Postal address: University of Johannesburg
Department of Applied Chemistry
P.O.Box 17011
Doornfontein
Johannesburg
2028
Email: [email protected]
Tel: (011) 559 6209

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