Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Advanced Materials

Nanoscience is the study of small things and advances in this field are making it possible to create innovations such as ultra-small senses, advanced drug delivery systems and novel materials. Nanoscience requires a broad knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. The post-baccalaureate certificate in Nanoscience program allows students with STEM bachelor’s degrees to continue their study and understand the fundamental concepts in nanoscience and prepare them for their future careers related to this ever-expanding field.

The Graduate Certificates are 12 credit programs for individuals with a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, or closely related STEM fields who want additional training and foundation skills. The nanoscience department offers five graduate certificates in Nanoscience, Advanced Materials, Analytical Instrumentation, Medical Science, and Synthetic Biology technical areas that will afford numerous opportunities for collaboration with industrial partners and advanced degrees.  

Certificate in Advanced Materials Program Distinctions

Advanced materials are engineered materials with designated properties created by specialized process and synthesis technology, and involve nanomaterials which are materials “with any external dimension in the nanoscale or having internal structure or surface structure in the nanoscale.” The study of advanced materials has touched all aspects of human life and is a growing and active field. Advanced materials require a broad knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, materials science, and engineering. The Graduate Certificate in Advanced Materials program allows students with STEM bachelor’s degrees to understand the fundamental concepts in advanced materials and prepare them for their future careers related to this ever-expanding field.

The Certificate in Advanced Materials Student Experience

JSNN recruits the best and brightest students from a variety of disciplines to conduct advanced research in Nanoengineering and Nanoscience. Students are challenged to choose a research area that is expected to provide significant benefit to mankind. Beyond becoming exceptional researchers, students will develop leadership and communication skills that will make them an exceptional asset in any academic, industry or government organization.

Select four courses (12 credits) from the following:

• NAN 601 Nanomaterials Chemistry
• NAN 603 Principles of Quantum and Solid State Physics
• NAN 604 Nanotechniques
• NAN 615 Spectroscopy Methods in Nanoscience
• NAN 616 Principles of Nanoscience I
• NAN 640 The Science and Engineering of Thin Films
• NAN 655 Biomimetics and Biomaterials
• NAN 771 Computational Quantum Nanochemistry

After Receiving a Certificate in Advanced Materials

Graduates find careers as applications engineers, optical engineers, research scientists, and technical program managers.