Nanotechnology, MSE
Nanotechnology, the application of the science of the very small, is an exciting field that is enabling solutions in alternative energy, electronic devices, medical diagnostics and therapeutics. Penn’s Nanotechnology Master's degree can prepare students for leadership roles, both technical and managerial, in emerging high tech industries as well as in traditional industries that exploit nanoscale phenomena.
For more information: https://masters.nano.upenn.edu/
Curriculum
10 course units are required for the MSE in Nanotechnology.1,2
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ENGR 5040 | Fundamental Concepts in Nanotechnology | 1 |
| ESE/MSE 5250 | Nanoscale Science and Engineering | 1 |
| ESE 5360 | Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization | 1 |
| or MSE 5650 | Fabrication and Characterization of Micro and Nanostructured Materials | |
| Nanotechnology Core | ||
| Select 4 from the following: | 4 | |
| Nanoscale Systems Biology | ||
| Molecular Modeling and Simulations | ||
| Nano-Transport | ||
| Interfacial Phenomena | ||
| Electrochemical Energy Conversion and Storage | ||
| Fundamentals of Industrial Catalytic Processes | ||
| Nanoscale Systems Biology | ||
| Electromagnetic and Optics | ||
| Prin of Quantum Tech | ||
| The Physics of Solid State Energy Devices | ||
| Quantum Engineering | ||
| Introduction to Micro- and Nano-electromechanical Technologies | ||
| Nanophotonics: Light at the Nanoscale | ||
| Nanoelectronics | ||
| Nanorobotics | ||
| Integrated Photonic Systems | ||
| Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | ||
| Structure of Materials | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
| Kinetics of Materials | ||
| Elasticity and Micromechanics of Materials | ||
| Electrochemical Engineering of Materials | ||
| Atomic Modeling in Materials Science | ||
| Physics of Materials I | ||
| Statistical Mechanics | ||
| Transmission Electron Microscopy | ||
| Advanced Synchrotron and Electron Characterization of Materials | ||
| Optical Materials | ||
| Direct Energy Conversion: from Macro to Nano | ||
| Tribology | ||
| Mechanical Properties of Macro/Nanoscale Materials | ||
| Elasticity and Micromechanics of Materials | ||
| Introduction to Micro- and Nano-electromechanical Technologies | ||
| Nanotribology | ||
| Design of Microelectromechanical Systems | ||
| Nanoscale Systems Biology | ||
| Transport Processes I | ||
| Micro and Nano Fluidics | ||
| Electrochemistry for Energy, Nanofabrication and Sensing | ||
| Mechanics of Macromolecules | ||
| Science or Technology-Relevant Electives | ||
| Select 3 pre-approved Science or Technology-Relevant electives 3 | 3 | |
| Total Course Units | 10 | |
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Students must complete 10 course units at the graduate level (5000+)
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Students must attend and submit reports on four technical seminars (two seminars per year for full-time students). Students are expected to present on seminars they attended during their first year to the new cohort of Nano students the following year.
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Science or Technology-Relevant Electives:
- These courses may be chosen from: any SEAS course (including engineering entrepreneurship, technology policy, NANO 5970 Master's Thesis Research, special topics, and/or NANO 5990 Master's Independent Study, as well as technology-relevant courses from other Penn departments (typically physics, chemistry, math, biology, etc.).
- The courses must have significant technical and scientific content and relevance to the student’s program.
- Approval must be obtained from the NANO program prior to enrollment in the course.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.