Nanoelectronics Technology

In recent years, nanoelectronics has emerged as a revolutionary and dynamic field encompassing several disciplines such as engineering, physics, chemistry, and biology. The rapid advancements in nanoscale technology have ignited significant excitement among researchers and experts worldwide. With the ability to manipulate matter at an atomic scale, nanoelectronics holds tremendous potential for driving groundbreaking innovations across a broad spectrum of applications ranging from chemical processes to electronic devices to optical technologies and even medical advancements. The prospects offered by engineering at the nanoscale are simply remarkable. By exploiting unique properties exhibited by materials on such a small size range, scientists can create novel structures with enhanced functionalities that were previously unimaginable. As we delve deeper into this exciting realm of research and development, there is no doubt that many game-changing breakthroughs await us.

Upon successful completion of this micro-credential students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a graduate level of knowledge of the applications of Nanotechnology and Nanoelectronics.
• Possess the technical capability to appreciate and contribute to the technical development in the field.
• Show a skill set that captures the interdisciplinarity of nanoscale engineering and science.
• Solve scientific and engineering related problems based on a major homework problem set related to course material.

A Primary Honours degree, Level 8 in Electronic/Electrical/Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Sciences or other Cognate/Engineering Disciplines. Applications are also invited from diverse educational and/or employment backgrounds, with applications evaluated on a case-by-case basis. 

And also to indicate the required documentation:

• Please provide Academic Transcripts for final year of study where appropriate (English translation)
• All applicants must submit a copy of their passport

There is no availability for a deferred entry onto a micro-credential.

If applicable, evidence of competence in the English language as per DCU entry requirements.  Please see here.

For further information regarding the HCI learner subsidy eligibility criteria please click here. (https://hea.ie/skills-engagement/hci-pillar-3-micro-credentials-learner-fee-subsidy/).