HELP 2009-2010 University Catalog Nanotechnology and Nanoscience Graduate Certificate Print-Friendly Page

Banner Code:  SC-CERG-NANO

This graduate certificate program focuses on mastering a variety of technical skills in the rapidly developing area of nanotechnology. The field highlights the effect of size on the physical and engineering properties of materials and the design of various devices and systems. The certificate enables students to acquire knowledge covering a broad range of instrumentation, modeling, analysis, and production methods that facilitate the solution of practical nanotechnology-related problems in the workplace.

Admission Requirements

Applicants should hold a BS degree in any branch of engineering, physics, chemistry, or materials science, with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Exceptions are reviewed on an individual basis. To apply, prospective students should forward a completed Mason graduate application, two copies of official transcripts from each college and graduate institution attended, and a current résumé to the COS Fairfax Campus Graduate Admissions Processing Center. TOEFL scores are required for all international applicants.

Program Requirements

The certificate program comprises 15 credits of course work designed to provide an accelerated introduction to concepts in nanotechnology and nanoscience. Topics include nanomaterials, nanocharacterization, nanostructures, nanofabrication, nanoelectronics, and modeling for nanoscience. The prefix of the associated courses is NANO.

The certificate program is a professional certification program that charges students at a differential (premium) tuition rate, with an additional $100 per credit added to the standard Mason graduate tuition rate for students who enroll in this certificate program, regardless of in-state or out-of-state status. The differential tuition is used to fund continuing improvements in the COS educational facilities used to support the certificate program.