Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
Program Introduction
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Duration of Study
The normal duration of this program is 4 years,and the maximum duration is 7 years.
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Teaching Language
English/Chinese
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Course Introduction
Nanoscience and nanotechnology is an emerging interdisciplinary field that combines fundamental disciplines such as physics, chemistry, life sciences, materials science, and information science to study matters that ranging from the micro to macro scale. It is widely applied in strategic emerging industries such as information technology, new energy, biomedicine, and advanced manufacturing. To meet the demands of emerging industries for development in nanoscience and nanotechnology, the Faculty of Innovation Engineering has launched the program “Bachelor of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.” Through modular course design, it fully utilizes the top-notch faculty and research platforms of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering to cultivate interdisciplinary talents with a solid foundation in science, innovative thinking in nanoscience and nanotechnology, and the ability to adapt to future industrial competition and research challenges.
Course Features:
1. Modular Course Design: The curriculum covers subjects from foundational and core content to interdisciplinary expansion, systematically solidifying core scientific foundations in physics, chemistry, etc., closely integrating with cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor materials, advanced manufacturing, and biomedicine, offering unique core courses in nanomaterial synthesis, micro-nano device design, and nanobiomedicine, as well as cutting-edge elective modules in nanotechnology, energy technology, and AI materials computation.
2. Top-notch Faculty and Research Platforms: The Department of Materials Science and Engineering brings together leading scholars from around the world with backgrounds in interdisciplinary research and industrial experience. Leveraging research platforms, it offers innovative research inquiry subjects, guiding students to participate in significant industry–academic–research projects in lighting and display technology, nanomedicine, photonic chips, new energy, and more.
Upon approval from the Senate of the University, a Bachelor’s Degree will be conferred on a student when he or she has:
1. completed and met the requirements prescribed in the study plan of his or her program within the specific study period*,
2. abided by the regulations of the University,
3. cleared all fees and charges and returned all University property and equipment borrowed.
* Students admitted from the academic year 2017/2018 onwards are required to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above in order to graduate.
# The curriculum is only for students admitted from the academic year 2026/2027 onwards.
^ All syllabi and study plans are in accordance with the information published on the Macau SAR Official Gazette.
Study Plan
1) Academic area: Physical Sciences
2) Program Duration: 4 years
3) Medium of Instruction: English / Chinese
4) Admission Requirements: In accordance with the provisions of Article 25 of Law No. 10/2017 (Higher Education System).
5) Total credits need for the completion of the program: 135 credits.
Table 1
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
University Calculus I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
University Calculus II | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Probability and Statistics | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Computer Programming | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
Physics I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Physics II | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Professional Ethics and Communication Skills | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
Final Year Project | Compulsory | — | 12 |
Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Fundamentals in Organic Chemistry | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Physical Chemistry I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Physical Chemistry II | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Comprehensive Chemistry Experiments I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Comprehensive Chemistry Experiments II | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Micro-nano Manufacturing Principles and Technologies | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Solid State Physics | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Nanophotonics | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Fundamentals of Materials Science | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Nanochemistry | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Principles and Technologies in Nanomaterials Characterization | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Chemistry of Nano Energy | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Experiments of Nanomaterials I | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Experiments of Nanomaterials II | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Computational Chemistry and Materials Science | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Research Design and Thesis Writing | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Table 2
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
Students must complete the following four elective subject units/courses to earn 12 credits: | |||
Thin Film Physics | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Supramolecular Nanosystems | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Electrochemistry Principles and Sustainable Energy Technologies | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Photochemical Principles and Applications | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Nanocatalysis | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Artificial Intelligence for Nanoscience | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Topics in Nano Science and Technologies | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Innovative Science Investigations I | Elective | — | 3 |
Innovative Science Investigations II | Elective | — | 3 |
Students must complete the following two elective subject units/courses to earn 6 credits: | |||
Linear Algebra | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Principles and Technologies in Optoelectronic Materials | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Introduction to Lighting and Display Technologies | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Flexible Electronics Technologies | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Smart Micro Nano Materials | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Nanomaterials for Eviromental Remediation | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Fundamentals of Biochemistry | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Fundamentals in Biomaterials and Nanomedicine | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Frontiers of Nano Diagnostics and Therapy | Elective | 45 | 3 |
Table 3
Course Name | Type | Teaching Hours | Credit |
English* | Compulsory | 180 | 12 |
AI-MUST | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
Chinese Reading and Writing | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
General Study of Chinese & Western Cultures | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
Masters Series of Science and Technology | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
Speaking and Debating Skills | Compulsory | 45 | 3 |
University Life | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
Introduction to Constitutional Law and Basic Law | Compulsory | 15 | 1 |
Physical Education and Sports | Compulsory | 30 | 2 |
General Studies Elective Courses** | Compulsory | 60 | 4 |
* Students are required to take the relevant English courses in accordance with the regulations of their respective academic units, and the list of such courses will be announced by the University.
** Students are required to select general education elective courses from designated areas in accordance with the regulations of their respective academic units, and the list of such courses will be announced by the University.
# All syllabi and study plans are in accordance with the information published on the Macau SAR Official Gazette.
Degree Requirements
Total credits need for the completion of the program: 135 credits. 135 credits can be allocated as below: (1) Complete 84 credits of core course in Table 1. (2) Complete 18 credits of elective course in Table 2. (3) Complete 33 credits of core course in Table 3. Students may not repeat course units/courses they have already completed, except with the approval of the University and provided that the credits of the repeated course units/courses are not counted again toward the total credits required for completion of the programme.
