Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials

Nanotechnology is one of the most important new branches of multidisciplinary science, combining aspects of physics, chemistry, materials science, bioscience and engineering, and is revolutionising modern society in ways unthinkable twenty years ago.

Nanotechnology graduates are in high demand for research or industry-based careers in Australia and overseas.

There are graduate shortages in the nano-enabling specialisations of chemistry, particularly polymer, colloidal, organic and bio-organic chemistry;

materials science and engineering;

and microelectronics fabrication.

Graduates may work in industries related to telecommunications, computing, defence, solar energy, medicine, aerospace, paints and coatings, cosmetics and environmental remediation.The Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (GD185) is an EXIT only award if you have successfully completed one year equivalent (96 credit points) of the Master Nanotechnology and Smart Materials program (MC204 MNanoSmart).The Graduate Diploma integrates advanced content knowledge and skills for highly skilled work and/or further learning in the rapidly evolving field of nanotechnology.You will add breadth in the physics, chemistry and molecular biological techniques necessary to understand the field of NanoSmart and build specialist knowledge about NanoSmart itself.

A research methods component (BIOL2411 Research Methods) will equip you with skills to appraise aspects of NanoSmart research in order to generate solutions to complex problems in the NanoSmart field.

Importantly you will gain practical experience of advanced nanotechnology research applications in a series of small group immersion activities in different, cutting edge nanotechnology environments at RMIT and offsite (ONPS2498 Advanced Nanotechnology) as a capstone Work Integrated Learning (WIL) course.The Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials (GD185) program requires in person attendance.

All courses listed may not be available each Semester.

Year One of Program

Complete the following Six (6) Courses:

Select and Complete One (1) of the following Courses:

Entry into this program is through MC204 Master of Nanotechnology and Smart Materials.

Students may exit MC204 with a Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials after successful completion of relevant courses.

On successful completion of this program graduates will be able to:

1. Acquire, investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, concepts and theories relating to cutting edge developments in nanotechnology and smart materials.

2. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the appraisal of future nanotechnology in various contexts 3. Identify and critique aspects of the interdisciplinary nature of nanotechnology research and smart materials development drawing upon their practical experience in state-of-the-art laboratories (including RMIT Micro Nano Research Facility and RMIT Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility) 4. Apply relevant knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to devise solutions to contemporary and emerging challenges, both local and global, in the field of nanotechnology and smart materials in theoretical and applied (industry) contexts. 5. Exhibit requisite communication and technical skills to inform decision-making. 6. Adhere to appropriate regulatory frameworks, work safely in cleanroom environments and demonstrate ethical conduct.