The MSE Graduate Certificate Programs provide an interdisciplinary opportunity to develop and apply skills in materials science & engineering. Three options are offered. Each certificate is completed once all courses have been passed. Any courses taken as part of an MSE certificate can be applied to an MSE masters or PhD program.
Foundations in Materials Science & Engineering
The curriculum in this certificate is designed for individuals with a baccalaureate degree in materials science and engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering, nuclear engineering, chemistry, physics, or other related field. It is designed to provide the foundational knowledge of Materials Science & Engineering and is required knowledge for any advanced degree (M. Eng., M.S., or Ph.D.) in Materials Science and Engineering. Each course is taught annually.
Computational Materials Science & Engineering
This certificate program provides an interdisciplinary opportunity to develop and apply computational tools in the field of materials science and engineering. Opportunities to develop in first-principles techniques, molecular simulation, supercomputing, big data analysis, and scientific algorithm development will position certificate holders to contribute to modern materials design as computational scientists.
Nanomaterials Science & Engineering
This certificate provides current information of high relevance to those interested in the science and engineering of nano-dimensional materials. The certificate courses cover approaches to nanoscale fabrication, key materials properties at the nanoscale, applications of nanoscale materials, as well as computational approaches to nanoscale materials science and engineering. The certificate program covers the breadth of nanoscale material science and engineering, while each course provides depth within key topic areas