Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Nanoscience

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 Nanoscience Program Distinctions

The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) is an academic collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (NC A&T) and The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNC Greensboro). JSNN builds on the strengths of our universities to offer innovative, cross-disciplinary graduate programs in the emerging areas of nanoscience and nanoengineering. JSNN is a $56.3 million, 105,000 square foot state-of-the-art science and engineering research facility, with nanoelectronics and nanobio clean rooms, nanoengineering and nanoscience laboratories, and extensive materials analysis facilities.

The PBC in Nanoscience program is a rigorous program consisting of 4 courses (12 credits) providing a solid conceptual foundation in Nanoscience. While two semesters are normally suggested to complete the program, students are free to complete the program on a part-time basis or attempt four courses during one single semester. To satisfy the requirements for the Graduate Certificate program, admitted students must Required: 12 credit hours

The Certificate in Nanoscience 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.

Required Courses (6 credits)

• NAN 616 Principles of Nanoscience I
• NAN 617 Principles of Nanoscience II

Elective Courses (6 credits)

• Select two courses (6 credits) of electives from NAN graduate courses

Total Credit Hours 12

After Receiving a Certificate in Nanoscience

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