GD185 - Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials

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Plan: GD185 - Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials
Campus: City Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials
Award abbreviation: GradDipNanoSmart
Total credit points: 96
Career: PGRD
Duration: 1 year Full-Time
Location: Onshore, City Campus
Owning school: Science (171H)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/our-education/academic-schools/science/
ASCED code: 019999
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Purpose of the Program

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. 

 

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Articulation and pathways

GD185 Graduate Diploma in Nanotechnology and Smart Materials is an EXIT only award. It is available to students upon successful completion of Year 1 (96 credit points - one year full time equivalent) of MC204 Master of Nanotechnology and Smart Materials.

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Entrance requirements

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.

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External accreditation and industry links

There are no accrediting agencies for nanotechnology programs.

 

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

Library resources and services

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT (www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit) or Library e-resources. You can access the RMIT University wireless network in most places on campus.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service. The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT University students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library 

Online learning tools and content

You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services available to you as a student at RMIT University

RMIT University provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals.

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  • transition to tertiary study and learning
  • study skills, academic skills including literacy, mathematics and basic sciences if relevant
  • enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  • career development and employment
  • living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  • opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  • opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You can find more information at www.rmit.edu.au/students

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