M.Sc Nano Science and Technology
Nanoscience is an interdisciplinary subject. The course in Nanoscience & Technology deals with knowledge which play an important role in everyday life. Nanoscience is one of the driving forces behind the development of new technologies in Energy, Environment, Medicine & Health, Bioengineering & Biotechnology, Food, Cosmetics & Pharmaceutical industries.
The programme focuses on how to manipulate nanostructures and material structures and how to develop new functionalities in the areas of Medicine (Regenerative Medicine), Food Science, Cosmetics, Environment (renewable energy), Nano-biotechnology. As a student you will gain a broader understanding of fundamental theories and learn to handle concepts and methods used in the field of nanoscience and technology
A graduate in Science (B.Sc.) from an UGC recognized University with Physics, Chemistry or Biology as a major or other science
Career Prospects
- Career prospectus in Nanoscience & Technology, has numerous promising opportunities in Pharmaceutical Industries, Academia, Research and Development organisations as a scientist. Jobs opportunities at Government and private sectors
- Jobs opportunity as formulation scientist at pharmaceutical sectors, semiconductor industry, packaging industries (smart nanocoatings).
- As a scientist in Nanotoxicology, Biotechnology industries.
- Higher degree through research at national/ International laboratories
- CSIR labs has set up 38 laboratories across the country to carry out research in this field. Biocon, Reddy’s labs now have nanotechnology divisions.
- As a formulation scientist at Innovative Nano & Micro Technologies, Bangalore as personnel is nanocoating, nonochemicals, nanopaints and nanoelectronics.
- Nanoscience applications on geosciences, precision farming, forensics, environmental remediation, water treatment labs and many more.
- Nanotech based food packaging materials in food industries
- Nanoparticles based cosmetic creams formulations at Cosmetic Industries
Placements
As of now, MSc Nanoscience students are placed as
- Lectures at university of Namibia
- Scientist at Molecular Connections, Bangalore
- Nanotech Product Specialist at INM technologies, Bangalore
- As project scientist at Bio innovation Centre, Bangalore.
- One student started his own company in Noida
- As analytical chemist as Syngene, Bangalore.
- 5 students took up higher studies (PhD), one in Thailand with PhD
Employment Opportunities
MSc Nanoscience students can get job as
- Lecturer at universities/ colleges
- As Scientists at any national or private laboratories.
- As project assistant (on contract)
- As patent developer
- As formulation scientist
- As an entrepreneur (start your own business)
- Enrol for higher studies.
- As JRF/SRF on government projects
Indian Students : INR 46200.00 per year
For NRI students : USD 1320 per year
Forms
- Regulations
University of Mysore
Maharanis Science College
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
University of Bradford
Department / Subject Taught
Dec 20, 2010
5 Years 3 Months
Apr 18, 2013
2 Years 2 Months
Nanoscience & Technology
Till Date
9 Years 3 Months
Understand nature at elementary level.
Dr. Srinivasan is currently working as an Assistant Professor at JSS Academy of Higher Education & Reserach. Mysore. She heads PG program in Nanoscience and Technology. She completed her Masters and PhD from UK and briefly worked in Max Planck Germany followed by enriching research experience at Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, USA. Her area of research involves development of aerosol formulations for pulmonary delivery, development of protein mainly protein (monoclonal) nanoformulations, polymeric nanoparticles, screening phytochemicals and harnessing biomaterials in nanomedicine, endocytosis of nanomedicine. Most of her work has been published in peer reviewed journals. She has chaired several scientific sessions in national and International conferences. She also serves as reviewer and serves as associate editor of International health and allied Sciences. She holds a US patent on aerosol formulations for pulmonary delivery and a recipient of Biotechnology Innovation Award, hosted by Genentech, San Diego, United States of America and the IMRF Young Scientist Award, India.
Thrust Areas of Research
- Monoclonal antibodies nanotherapeutics
- POCT for tuberculosis diagnosis using Nanopore technologies.
- Fabrication of protein nanofibers embedded in hydrogel and liposomes for diabetic wounds/ulcers.
- Bioink preparations using protein biomaterials for regenerative medicine.
- Synthesis of theranostic (multifunctional) gold/polymeric nanoparticles with Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT) for orofacial cancer.
- Nanocomposite restoratives and biomimetic (Restorative dentistry)