The Master of Science in Nanotechnology Non-Thesis Track program provides students with 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.
Track Prerequisites
For information on general UCF graduate admissions requirements that apply to all prospective students, please visit the Admissions section of the Graduate Catalog. Applicants must apply online. All requested materials must be submitted by the established deadline.
In addition to the general UCF graduate application requirements, applicants to this program must provide:
- One official transcript (in a sealed envelope) from each college/university attended
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae
- Goal Statement
- The goal statement should discuss all relevant professional background and any previous research and/or teaching experience. The statement should explain the motivation behind the pursuit of a master's degree in Nanotechnology. Future career goals after the completion of the applicant's master study should be discussed.
- The goal statement should between 500 and 1,000 words.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Applicants applying to this program who have attended a college/university outside the United States must provide a course-by-course credential evaluation with GPA calculation. Credential evaluations are accepted from World Education Services (WES) or Josef Silny and Associates, Inc. only.
The acceptance decision will be based on the assessment of the applicant's GPA from previous college/university, past work experience, recommendation letters and the statement of interest and objectives. Additionally, the committee will evaluate other academic indicators such as having completed a senior thesis, authorship on publications, internship, involvement in scientific research projects, and/or presentations at major scientific meetings and non-academic indicators such as evidence of leadership, extracurricular activities, work or military experience, and/or volunteer activities. For applicants that already have had working experiences in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields, emphasis will be placed on their past experiences and recommendation letters.
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
12 Total Credits
Core Courses- Complete at least 4 of the following:
- IDS6250 - Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (3)
- IDS6252 - Biomedical Nanotechnology (3)
- IDS6253 - Bioanalytical Technology (3)
- IDS6254 - Nanofabrication and Characterization (3)
- IDS6255 - Nanotechnology in Energy and Sustainability (3)
Independent Study
3 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
- IDS6908 - Directed Independent Studies (3)
- Students will receive basic training under the supervision of a NanoScience Technology Center faculty to conduct research, including ethical training, safety training, attending seminar presentations, conduction a literature survey, and using various instrumentation techniques for research.
Elective Courses
15 Total Credits
- Complete all of the following
Elective Courses- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 6 credits from 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)
- OSE5312 - Light Matter Interaction (3)
- MCB5225 - Molecular Biology of Disease (3)
- PCB5238 - Immunobiology (3)
- PCB5236 - Cancer Biology (3)
- CHM6710 - Applied Analytical Chemistry (3)
- Elective courses may be chosen from the following recommended course list. Core courses taken beyond the 4-core course requirement may be used to satisfy the elective course requirement. Other courses may be taken as elective courses upon the approval of your graduate program director.
Open Elective Courses- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: As part of completing programmatic requirements, student must also select an additional 9 credit hours of open elective courses in the general field of science, engineering, or business. These courses must be at the graduate level and be approved by the Program Director before registration. To be noted, one of these open electives could also be another 3 credit hours of Independent Study to continue research training under the supervision of a faculty.
Grand Total Credits: 30
Application Requirements
Applicants should have obtained an undergraduate degree in one of the following areas: physics, chemistry, biology, or engineering.
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.
