Bio-Nano Materials Science and Engineering (BNMSE)

“Bio-Nano Material Science & Engineering” is a rational fusion of the disciplines of Nanotechnology and Bioengineering, which is truly interdisciplinary in nature and a unique program in AIT. It is an emerging field in science and technology developing innovative materials, devices, and processes, and creating wide range of opportunities encompassing physics, chemistry, biology, applied sciences, various engineering fields and biomedical technology.

The program is designed to address the needs of future industry that require continuous development of their workforce and highly skilled leadership to direct and innovate research and development. It has a curriculum that is developed in collaboration with top researchers, industry experts and innovative educators that work in this field. We are housed in the Department of Industrial Systems Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology (SET) and any student enrolled in this program will get a Master of Science (M. Sc.), Master of Engineering (M. Eng.), or Doctoral degrees from the School of Engineering and Technology in the Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering field of study. Depending on their backgrounds, students can choose one of the two Areas of Specialization: Nanoengineering and Bio-Nanoengineering.

What We Offer?

The program will enhance a student’s education experience and career by offering: ✓A multidisciplinary learning environment ✓Integrated classroom-lab experience ✓Application-based curriculum and research ✓Vision towards improving society through sustainable development ✓An international environment ✓Experienced faculty and staff ✓Access to opportunities in the emerging job market. The BNMSE program is geared towards students with Science and/or Engineering backgrounds, but most importantly, aims to attract students who wish to make difference and try to change our world through bio-nano way. The program is open to all Science & Engineering students. Science – any fields of physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, applied science, materials science, engineering sciences. Engineering – electrical, electronics, computer, telecommunication, chemical, mechanical, industrial, instrumentation, materials engineering, biomedical & other related fields. Professionals – with experiences as teachers, lecturers, researchers from the above fields, data scientists, technology analysts etc. Research Focus Area The Bio-Nano Material Science and Engineering program is designed to find technological solutions from the materials science and engineering perspective to address complex problems with a unique approach of unified understanding of the physical world from the nanoscale to the planetary scale. We do multidisciplinary research, inspired by nature and employing nanotechnology as a tool for innovation. Some of our current research topics are: Biosensors, Plasmonics for health monitoring, Self-healing materials, Opto-electronic devices, Self-cleaning nanostructured surfaces, Energy harvesting Photocatalysis for air/water purification, Biomimicry & smart devices SERS design for biomedical applications, Optical thin film coatings, Nanoscale agrochemical carriers.

Eligibility Requirements for the Master’s Degree Program

MSc/MEng: 2 Year Program

MS/MA: 1 Year Program

MBA: 2 Year and 1 Year Program

PM: 1 Year Program

To be eligible for admission to the regular Master’s program, an applicant must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
• Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the Master’s Program is 2.75 or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
• English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
• Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
• For the Professional Master’s (PM) degree program, in addition to the above-mentioned eligibility requirements, an applicant must:
• Have at least 3 years of work experience in areas related to the academic program at AIT and
• Be executives in organizations/companies.

Please note that applicants applying for 1-year Master Degree Program are not eligible for Scholarships/Fellowships. However, applicants may seek funding from external sponsors.

MPhil 2 Year Program

To be eligible for admission to MPhil, an applicant must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree (normally from a four-year program), or its equivalent, in an appropriate field of study from an institution of good standing acceptable to AIT;
• Have undergraduate grades significantly above average; the minimum cGPA requirement for admission to the MPhil Program is 3.0 out of 4.0 scale or equivalent, at the Bachelor’s degree level;
• English Proficiency Requirement: AIT-EET: 6; IELTS Academic: overall 6 (writing 6); TOEFL iBT: overall 80 (writing 21-23); & PTE Academic: overall 52 (writing 62-73)
• Be in satisfactory physical and mental health, and have a record of good conduct;
• Submit a brief outline of the research proposal.

Graduates of the Bio-Nano Materials Science and Engineering (BNMSE) program can pursue diverse career pathways, including roles in research and development (R&D) as materials scientists or nanotechnologists, biomedical engineering for developing medical devices, and pharmaceuticals for creating advanced drug delivery systems. They may also work in environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable applications, or engage in academic and industrial research.