UNCG offers the Nanoscience Post Baccalaureate Certificate (PBC) in Analytical Instrumentation, which enables students with STEM bachelor’s degrees to continue their studies, deepen their understanding of fundamental nanoscience concepts, and prepare for careers in this ever-expanding field.
The Graduate Certificate is a 12-credit program for individuals with a baccalaureate or master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, Biology, or a closely related STEM field who want additional training and foundational skills.
WhY Choose UNCG for YouR Graduate Certificate?
The Graduate Certificate is offered through the Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN), an academic collaboration between UNCG and North Carolina A&T State University. This partnership gives students access to faculty expertise, interdisciplinary research, and specialized facilities dedicated to nanoscience and nanoengineering. Located at Gateway Research Park in Greensboro, JSNN provides laboratory and research environments designed for work involving nanomaterials, biological systems, microscopy, spectroscopy, materials characterization, and other areas of nanoscale science.
This certificate offers a targeted path to graduate-level proficiency, allowing students to deepen their knowledge without the need for immediate enrollment in a master’s or doctoral program. It also enhances readiness for further advanced studies in fields such as nanoscience, materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or other STEM areas.
Student Support, Resources, and Benefits
The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) at UNCG attracts outstanding students from a wide range of STEM backgrounds to participate in innovative research in nanoscience and nanoengineering. Students tackle research projects that drive advancements in nanotechnology and deliver real-world benefits to society. Through hands-on experience, students develop advanced research, leadership, and communication skills, making them highly competitive for careers in nanotechnology, scientific research, academia, industry, and government.
- Specialized expertise in a growing field
- Extensive hands-on research experience
- Access to advanced technology and facilities
- Strong faculty mentorship
- Students may complete the certificate full-time or part-time
The certificate can also strengthen preparation for additional graduate study in nanoscience, materials science, chemistry, physics, engineering, or related STEM disciplines.
Career Outcomes and Opportunities
Careers using analytical instrumentation span laboratory testing, research, manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and instrument companies.
- Analytical chemist
- Quality-control (QC) analyst
- Forensic scientist
- Environmental scientist
- Field Service Engineer
- Process Control Engineer
Program Details
Degree Type: Graduate Certificate
College/School: Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
Program Type: Graduate Certificate
Class Type: In Person,Online
Catalog Name: Analytical Instrumentation, P.B.C.