Overview
Nanomaterials and nanoengineering are part of a rapidly expanding industrial segment. According to the NSF-funded National Nanotechnology Initiative, up to 1 million jobs in nanotechnology are expected to be available in the United States.
The Materials Science and Engineering - Nanomaterials and Nanoengineering program at the University of Wisconsin Madison provides students with the opportunity to build a comprehensive fundamental and applied knowledge base for nanomaterials processing, characterization, and nanodevice development.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles in the field.
- Demonstrate an ability to formulate, analyze, and solve advanced engineering problems.
- Demonstrate creative, independent problem solving skills.
- Apply the latest scientific and technological advancements, advanced techniques, and modern engineering tools to these problems.
- Recognize and apply principles of ethical and professional conduct.
Programme Structure
Modules included:
- Materials Science
- Materials Research Seminar
- Thin-Film Deposition Processes
- Crystallography and X-Ray Diffraction
- Electronic, Optical, and Magnetic Properties of Materials
- Advanced Polymer Materials
- Thermodynamics of Solids
- Properties of Solid Surfaces
- Advanced Materials Science: Phase Transformations
- Structure and Properties of Advanced Electronic Materials
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Credits
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Disciplines
Materials Science & Engineering Nanoscience and Nanotechnology View 341 other Masters in Materials Science & Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants normally are expected to have a B.S. in the physical sciences or engineering. Undergraduate studies normally would include mathematics through differential equations, at least one year each of general physics and chemistry, a course in physical chemistry or modern physics, and an elementary course in properties of materials.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is required.
- Non-native English speakers must have a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and score above graduate school minimum
Tuition Fee
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International
25548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25548 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
25548 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25548 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
12220 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 12220 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Madison
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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