Nanoscience, M.S.
For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see https://grs.uncg.edu/programs/.
In addition to the application materials required by the Graduate School, applicants must submit a personal statement indicating their interest in the program and a current curriculum vitae.
Qualified applicants will have a B.S. degree in an area related to Nanoscience (physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, computer science, or engineering).
Degree Program Requirements
Required: 31 credit hours
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Nanoscience Survey Courses (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 700 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 706 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| Nanoscience Elective Courses (15 credits) | ||
| Select 15 credits of electives from NAN graduate courses * | 15 | |
| Nanoscience Scientific Ethics (1 credit) | ||
| NAN 710 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Nanoscience Practicum (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 707 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| Science Communications (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 708 | Science Communications | 3 |
| Internship/Practicum (Capstone Experience) (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 698 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
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Students may select relevant courses from outside NAN in consultation with their committee/advisor.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Nanoscience Survey Courses (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 700 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 706 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| Nanoscience Elective Courses (12 credits) | ||
| Select 12 credits of electives from NAN graduate courses * | 12 | |
| Nanoscience Scientific Ethics (1 credit) | ||
| NAN 710 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Nanoscience Practicum (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 707 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| Science Communications (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 708 | Science Communications | 3 |
| Thesis Research (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 699 | Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
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Students may select relevant courses from outside NAN in consultation with their committee/advisor.
Instrumentation Concentration
Required: 31-33 credit hours
The Master of Science in Nanoscience Instrumentation Concentration involves course work on the theory and application of nanoscale characterization and analytical instruments including scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy techniques, atomic force microscopy, Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), and surface analysis tools like the Raman spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). This concentration will train individuals in the theory, operation, and implementation of these instruments in the context of material characterization.
Non-Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Nanoscience Survey Courses (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 616 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 617 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| Nanoscience Elective Courses (6 credits) | ||
| Select 6 credits of electives from NAN graduate courses * | 6 | |
| Nanoscience Instrumentation Elective Courses (9-11 credits) | ||
| Select three courses (9-11 credits) from the following: ** | 9-11 | |
| Nanotechniques | ||
| Spectroscopy Methods in Nanoscience | ||
| Optical Microscopy for Nanoscience | ||
| Particle Beam Microscopy for Nanoscience | ||
| Molecular Biology in Nanosciences | ||
| Advances in Nano-Biosensors | ||
| Nanoscience Scientific Ethics (1 credit) | ||
| NAN 710 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Nanoscience Practicum (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 618 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| Science Communications (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 619 | Science Communications | 3 |
| Internship/Practicum (Capstone Experience) (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 698 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31-33 | |
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Students may select relevant courses from outside NAN in consultation with their committee/advisor.
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Or other courses approved by the student's committee/advisor.
Thesis Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Nanoscience Survey Courses (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 616 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 617 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| Nanoscience Elective Courses (3 credits) | ||
| Select 3 credits of electives from NAN graduate courses * | 3 | |
| Nanoscience Instrumentation Elective Courses (9-11 credits) | ||
| Select three courses (9-11 credits) from the following: ** | 9-11 | |
| Nanotechniques | ||
| Spectroscopy Methods in Nanoscience | ||
| Optical Microscopy for Nanoscience | ||
| Particle Beam Microscopy for Nanoscience | ||
| Molecular Biology in Nanosciences | ||
| Advances in Nano-Biosensors | ||
| Nanoscience Scientific Ethics (1 credit) | ||
| NAN 710 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Nanoscience Practicum (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 618 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| Science Communications (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 619 | Science Communications | 3 |
| Thesis Research (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 699 | Thesis | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31-33 | |
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Students may select relevant courses from outside NAN in consultation with their committee/advisor.
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Or other courses approved by the student's committee/advisor.
Professional Master's in Business Concentration
Required: 31 credit hours
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Nanoscience Survey Courses (6 credits) | ||
| NAN 616 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 617 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| Nanoscience Elective Courses (6 credits) | ||
| Select 6 credits of electives from NAN graduate courses * | 6 | |
| Professional Master's in Business Concentration Courses (9 credits) | ||
| Select three courses (9 credits) from the following: | 9 | |
| Quantitative Analysis | ||
| Financial and Managerial Accounting | ||
| Managerial Economics | ||
| Marketing Management | ||
| Leadership | ||
| Nanoscience Scientific Ethics (1 credit) | ||
| NAN 710 | Scientific Integrity | 1 |
| Nanoscience Practicum (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 618 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| Science Communications (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 619 | Science Communications | 3 |
| Internship/Practicum (Capstone Experience) (3 credits) | ||
| NAN 698 | Capstone Experience | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
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Students may select relevant courses from outside NAN in consultation with their committee/advisor.
Accelerated B.A. or B.S. to M.S. in Nanoscience
Application and Admission
Qualified undergraduate students at UNC Greensboro may apply for admission to the Accelerated Master's Program (AMP) and the M.S. in Nanoscience if they have a cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.5 in a STEM major (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or other STEM disciplines) and are in their junior year. Transfer students may apply if their cumulative GPA from their previous institution was at least a 3.0, or if they have earned a 3.0 (with a 3.5 in courses related to the major) at UNCG during their first semester. All applicants must complete the Accelerated Master's Program information when applying for the M.S. in Nanoscience. Applicants must provide three letters of recommendation, a resume, and a statement of purpose. Those wishing to enter the AMP must have taken Calculus I and II (MAT 183 Mathematics for the Life Sciences/MAT 184 Calculus for the Life Sciences, MAT 191 Calculus I/MAT 292 Calculus II, or MAT 196 Calculus A/MAT 296 Calculus B).
Courses
Admitted students will complete the following 12 credits of foundational graduate-level courses in Nanoscience (below) that will be applied towards completion of their undergraduate degree and the M.S. degree, provided they earn a grade of B (3.0) or better in these courses and fulfill graduate-level requirements.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NAN 616 | Principles of Nanoscience I: Physical, Chemical, and Biological Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 617 | Principles of Nanoscience II: Analytical, Statistical, and Computational Foundations | 3 |
| NAN 618 | Lab Protocols and Practice | 3 |
| NAN 619 | Science Communications | 3 |
Please consult with an advisor to determine how the course taken at the graduate level will meet requirements in the bachelor’s degree program. All degree requirements for the M.S. in Informatics and Analytics remain the same. Students will complete the remaining 19-23 credits required for the M.S. in Nanoscience program in their fifth year.