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[chaithu]

anyone does nanotechnology?? how is it like in uni???
heard that nanotechnology is our future and they r likely to be in demand
help!!!

 

[Evilo]

heard that nanotechnology is our future and they r likely to be in demand

yes.

Nanotechnology incorporates scientific advances in protein synthesis, molecular engineering and micro-computing. It is creating a set of tools and processes that will enable the synthesis of materials and structures at the atomic level.5

All new technology is based around this stuff.

 

[bcfighter]

my brothers in 3rd year nano at unsw. he said its MUCH harder then what the uai cutoff makes it seem. ull be doing about 24hrs a week, and a strong background in mathematics ie 4unit will help but isnt neccessary.

there isnt a clear demand atm in australia as pretty much most of the jobs are overseas, however ull need higher education ie PHD. (permanent head damage) for the vast majority of these jobs

 

[chaithu]

i do math 2 u , and all three science..is it a hard course?? well i think i can do bridging course..can that help to build up knowledge to 3 u and 4 u????

 

[bigboyjames]

a friend of mine did it at UTS. doing masters ATM. she is already employed.

 

[darkchild69]

I completed the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) at UTS in 2005, after transferring from a Bachelor of Software Engineering after the first year.

The course is pretty easy if you have a solid background in Science. When i did it (they may have changed the course format now) there was only one tricky maths subject called "Maths for Physical Sciences" I had a fantastic teacher tho, cant remember his name, but the people who did that subject the year after me had a different teacher and they all hated it.

But really, there is not much out there for science graduates unless you really intend on going on and doing your honours and PhD. I have a friend who i graduated with now doing his PhD, wasn't the brightest fellow either..

After i graduated, i got a scholarship to do a teaching degree, as my results were very high, so i did that and now im teaching physics out Blacktown way.

Only intend on teaching for 2-3 more years (scholarships states i have to teach at least 3 full years to meet the conditions of the scholarship).

I am going back to uni to do my Masters in Professional Accounting, starting in 4 weeks

I did nanotechnology because i like science and am good at it.. I regret doing it now.. I wish i went into the business side of things straight off the bat.. But, shit happens

 

[chaithu]

I completed the Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology) at UTS in 2005, after transferring from a Bachelor of Software Engineering after the first year.

The course is pretty easy if you have a solid background in Science. When i did it (they may have changed the course format now) there was only one tricky maths subject called "Maths for Physical Sciences" I had a fantastic teacher tho, cant remember his name, but the people who did that subject the year after me had a different teacher and they all hated it.

But really, there is not much out there for science graduates unless you really intend on going on and doing your honours and PhD. I have a friend who i graduated with now doing his PhD, wasn't the brightest fellow either..

After i graduated, i got a scholarship to do a teaching degree, as my results were very high, so i did that and now im teaching physics out Blacktown way.

Only intend on teaching for 2-3 more years (scholarships states i have to teach at least 3 full years to meet the conditions of the scholarship).

I am going back to uni to do my Masters in Professional Accounting, starting in 4 weeks

I did nanotechnology because i like science and am good at it.. I regret doing it now.. I wish i went into the business side of things straight off the bat.. But, shit happens

i see...thanks for the information..and u doing professional accounting??? u r coming from different field like from science to business....different pathway..
but how r the jobs for nanotechnology..i am thinking of doing combined degree bachelor of mechatronic/science(nanotechnology)...

 

[darkchild69]

i see...thanks for the information..and u doing professional accounting??? u r coming from different field like from science to business....different pathway..
but how r the jobs for nanotechnology..i am thinking of doing combined degree bachelor of mechatronic/science(nanotechnology)...

Nano is really in its infancy in most areas in Australia. Most nano jobs are overseas. Pay can be measly to very good, if you continue on and get your doctorate (i cbf).

Very interesting field, but if i had my time over again, i would not have done it.

Sorry for the belated reply

 

[Slidey]

my brothers in 3rd year nano at unsw. he said its MUCH harder then what the uai cutoff makes it seem. ull be doing about 24hrs a week, and a strong background in mathematics ie 4unit will help but isnt neccessary.

Fairly true for UNSW from what I can see.

there isnt a clear demand atm in australia as pretty much most of the jobs are overseas, however ull need higher education ie PHD. (permanent head damage) for the vast majority of these jobs

There isn't clear demand for nanotechnology specifically but you have plenty of other skills in physics, chemistry and materials science such that it shouldn't be difficult to find a related job in the field in Australia.

You probably should do something like chemical engineering instead. It's related enough that you'd like it as well, and that you could easily move to nanotech later if it blooms in Australia. The upside is chemical engineering pays shitloads and is in high demand.

http://community.boredofstudies.org/showthread.php?t=180302

 

[adamcg]

Nano is really in its infancy in most areas in Australia. Most nano jobs are overseas. Pay can be measly to very good, if you continue on and get your doctorate (i cbf).

Very interesting field, but if i had my time over again, i would not have done it.

What countries are the jobs in? i wouldn't particuly mind working overseas and I like the look of the Nanotech course cause i dont have to specialise until later (i Like my sciences!)

But hey, i think Uni sould be education not training for the workforce.

Definatly keen on the course, is it fun?

 

[arjungamer123]

Nanoengineering pays higher than nanoscience. After all; whoever applies it best, get the wad of cash.