The Master of Science in Nanotechnology program provides students with scientific knowledge and research training in nanoscience and nanotechnology. The program prepares students for seeking employment in industry and academia involved in nanotechnology research, product development and commercialization, or to pursue advanced PhD degrees in related areas.
The Nanotechnology MS program consists of 30 credit hours of study that covers Fall, Spring and Summer consecutive academic terms. Admissions to the program occur in both the Fall and Spring semester of each year, and students are expected to finish the degree in two years.
The program of study includes a balanced course offering including interdisciplinary scientific courses and research training in the field of nanotechnology. The curriculum of courses is delivered via face-to-face instruction. The program includes 3 credit hours of independent study and 6 credit hours of thesis research under the supervision of a faculty at the NanoScience Technology Center. This training will provide students with hands-on research experiences on nanomaterial synthesis, nanostructure fabrication and characterization, and application development in their interested areas.
Program Prerequisites
Applicants should have obtained an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
15 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Core Courses- Complete at least 4 of the following:
- IDS6250 - Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3)
- IDS6254 - Nanofabrication and Characterization (3)
- IDS6252 - Biomedical Nanotechnology (3)
- IDS6255 - Nanotechnology in Energy and Sustainability (3)
- IDS6253 - Bioanalytical Technology (3)
Independent Study- Earn at least 3 credits from the following types of courses: Students will take 3 credit hours of independent study, resulting in a required research report of independent learning experience. Independent Study must have a formally defined core of knowledge to be learned by the student. In accordance with the policy of the College of Graduate Studies, the core of knowledge to be learned by the student must be specified in written form and approved by the student, the instructor, and the program coordinator prior to enrollment in Independent Study.
Elective Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Complete at least 3 of the following:
- IDS6257 - Principles and Techniques of Nanobiology (3)
- IDS6258 - Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology for Rechargeable Batteries (3)
- IDS6260 - Electrical and Optical Properties of Nanoscale Materials and Devices (3)
- IDS6261 - Nanotechnology for Sustainable Agriculture (3)
- EMA5586 - Photovoltaic Solar Energy Materials (3)
- EMA5060 - Polymer Science and Engineering (3)
- EMA6518 - Transmission Electron Microscopy (3)
- EMA6605 - Materials Processing Techniques (3)
- PHY5933 - Selected Topics in Biophysics of Macromolecules (3)
- OSE5312 - Light Matter Interaction (3)
- OSE6938 - ST: Infrared Detectors (3)
- MCB5225 - Molecular Biology of Disease (3)
- PCB5238 - Immunobiology (3)
- PCB6236 - Cancer Biology (3)
- CHM6710 - Applied Analytical Chemistry (3)
- Students are encouraged to take IDS 6257, IDS 6260, IDS 6261. Any other courses approved by the program director.
Thesis
6 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from the following:
- IDS6971 - Thesis Research (3)
- Students will conduct and complete an independent thesis research project under the supervision of a NanoScience Technology Center faculty. The student will defend the thesis at the completion of the study. Students will gain hands-on research experiences on nanomaterial synthesis, nanostructure fabrication and characterization, and application development in their interested areas.
Grand Total Credits: 30
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
