Master of Science in Nanoscale Engineering
Program Overview
Master of Science in Nanoscale Engineering
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Nanoscale Engineering program at the University at Albany prepares students for a transformative career in emerging high technology industries. Through a research-focused curriculum, students can pursue a career as an engineer or scientist in areas like pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, agriculture, forensics, and government.
Program of Study
The program of study includes a sequence of foundational courses that provide the core competencies necessary for success in nanoscale engineering and science fields. Students earn the rest of their credits through master's level research, seminars, and other nanoscale science and engineering courses, which are determined in part by which of seven tracks they choose to pursue.
Foundations of Nanotechnology Course Sequence
- Chemical Principles of Nanotechnology
- Foundations of Nanotechnology I, II, III & IV
Nanoscale Engineering Courses
- Six credits relevant to the selected track as advised.
Master's Level Research
- Research in Nanoscale Science OR
- Thesis in Nanosciences and Nanoengineering
Seminar or External Courses
- Three credits as advised.
Tracks
- Nanoelectronics Engineering and Technology
- Optoelectronics and Photonics Nanoengineering
- Spintronics Nanoengineering
- NanoSystem Engineering and Technology
- Nanoengineering in Energy & Environmental Technologies
- Nanolithography Engineering and Technology
- Nanobiology Engineering and Technology
Research and Facilities
The program offers access to the Albany NanoTech Complex, the most advanced nanotech center in North America. Students can gain hands-on experience inside a 1.65M square foot facility that houses a powerful ecosystem for education, development, tech acceleration, business incubation, and prototyping.
Career Outcomes
With a master's in nanoscale engineering degree, students will be prepared for fast-growing nanoengineering fields that have transformed industry, from agriculture, food, and medicine to automotive, environmental management, and transportation.
Job Titles Held by Alumni
- Advanced Manufacturing Technician
- Application/System Engineer
- Business Intelligence
- Characterization Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Device Engineer
- Engineering Data Systems Developer
- Optical Engineer
- Packaging / Integration Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Production Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Research Scientist
- Senior Engineer Complex Analysis
- Senior Manufacturing Operations Engineer
- Senior Test Equipment Engineer
- Software Developer
- Software Engineer
Admissions Requirements
Deadlines
- Departmental Assistantship Consideration: Fall (February 1), Spring (October 1)
- No Departmental Assistantship Consideration: Fall (February 1), Spring (October 1)
Required Application Materials
- Transcripts from all schools attended
- Three academic or professional letters of recommendation
- Personal Statement
- Resume
- GRE General Test score is strongly recommended but not required.
Student Learning Objectives
Depending on the chosen track, students will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and design solutions for engineering problems arising from nanoscale and quantum phenomena.
- Design solutions for technological challenges utilizing nanoscale and quantum phenomena, such as quantum tunneling, plasmonic effects, and quantum confinement.
- Develop appropriate characterization and metrology methodologies necessary for quality control of processes and manufacturing where nanometer-scale features and design requirements are present.
- Communicate, both written and orally, to professional audiences.
Supplemental Degree Programs
Graduate students can typically request a supplemental degree in one or more subordinate degrees without needing to go through the full admissions process again.
Supplemental Programs Available with this Degree
- Africana Studies CGS
- Community College Leadership CGS
- Demography CGS
- International Education Management CGS
- Semiconductor Manufacturing CGS
- Semiconductor Metrology CGS
- Semiconductor Patterning and Processing CGS