Undergraduate Program

CNSE is the world's first college to offer a comprehensive baccalaureate program in Nanoscale Science - a groundbreaking educational and research curriculum that will uniquely prepare students for growing scientific opportunities in the nanotechnology-enabled careers of the 21^st century. 

The bachelor's degree in nanoscale science offers an academically rigorous preparation for students intending to pursue scientific, technical, or professional careers in nanotechnology-enabled fields or graduate studies in nanoscale science or nanoscale engineering, as well as other physical sciences such as materials science, physics, and chemistry. As a result, graduates will demonstrate the technical and professional proficiencies necessary to enable the identification, description, discovery, experimental investigation, and theoretical interpretation of nanoscale phenomenon and, as a result, become highly successful scientists, educators, and leaders in the global innovation economy.

B.S. in Nanoscale Science

Graduate Programs 

CNSE's cross-disciplinary Ph.D. and M.S. curricula integrate the fundamental principles of physics, chemistry, computer science, biology, mathematics, and engineering with the cross cutting fields of nanosciences, nanoengineering, nanotechnology, and nanoeconomics. A comprehensive portfolio of courses provides fundamental knowledge in the design, growth, and properties of nanomaterials (including metals, semiconductors, polymers, and chemical and biological materials). This includes the integration, processing, testing and qualification of these materials in integrated nanocircuitry, micro- and nanosystems and sensors, and integrated optics.

The Nanoscale Science program provides the critical theoretical and experimental skill base and know-how for knowledge creation in the areas of nanoscale materials, structures, and architectures.

The Nanoscale Engineering program provides corresponding skill and expertise in the design, fabrication, and integration of nanoscale devices, structures, and systems for the development and deployment of emerging nanotechnologies.

Both the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Masters of Science (M.S.) curricula place significant emphasis on the science and technology know-how for atomic scale material modeling, characterization, and metrology within each discipline, enabling students to develop the fundamental skills necessary for independent and original research. The curricula are also designed to enable students to acquire specialization in the economics of the semiconductor and nanotechnology industries.

The "Nano+MBA" represents two dual-degree interdisciplinary programs, linking the M.S. in Nanoscale Science or the M.S. in Nanoscale Engineering with the Masters in Business Administration (MBA). The "Nano+MBA" is a cooperative effort between the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering and the School of Business at the University at Albany. The goal of the programs is to develop industry ready graduates who will be facilitators of change with the ability to integrate science or engineering with business and management.

CNSE offers the following graduate programs leading to Masters of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees:

• M.S. in Nanoscale Science
• Ph.D. in Nanoscale Science
• M.S. in Nanoscale Engineering*
• Ph.D. in Nanoscale Engineering*

*The M.S. and Ph.D. in Nanoscale Engineering do not lead to New York State licensure for practicing engineers in civil construction, surveying or the trades.