Nanotechnology education
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Nanotechnology education is being offered by more and more universities around the world.[1] The first program involving nanotechnology was offered by the University of Toronto's Engineering Science program, where nanotechnology could be taken as an option. Generally, nanotechnology education involves a multidisciplinary natural science education with courses in nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, math and molecular biology.
Here is a list of universities offering nanotechnology education, and the degrees offered in nanotechnology, Bachelor of Science in Nanotechnology, Master of Science in Nanotechnology, and PhD in Nanotechnology. This list is not complete.
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[edit] Latin America
[edit] Brazil
- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, UFRGS - Bachelor[2]
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, UFRJ - Bachelor, Masters, PhD[3]
- Universidade Federal do ABC - Masters, PhD[4]
- Centro Universitário Franciscano, UNIFRA - Masters[5]
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro - Bachelor, Masters, PhD[6]
[edit] México
- Instituto Nacional de Astrofisica, Optica y Electronica (INAOE) - MSc and PhD[7]
- Centro de Investigación en Materiales Avanzados (CIMAV) - MSc and PhD in Nanotechnology[8]
- Instituto Potosino de Investigación Científica y Tecnológica (IPICyT) - MSc and PhD in Nanotechnology[9]
- Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada (CIQA) - MSc and PhD in Nanotechnology[10]
- Centro de Investigación y de Estudios Avanzados (CINVESTAV) - PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology[11]
- Universidad Politécnica del Valle de México (UPVM) - Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering[12]
- Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP)- Bachelor (Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering)[13]
- Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)- Bachelor[14]
- Universidad de La Ciénega de Michoacán de Ocampo (UCMO)- Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering[15]
- Instituto Tecnologico de Tijuana (ITT) - Bachelor (Nanotechnology Engineering)[16]
- Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ) - Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering[17]
- Universidad Autónoma de Baja California (UABC) - Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering[18]
- Universidad Veracruzana (UV) - Master of Science in Micro and Nanosystems[19]
- Instituto Mexicano del Petróleo (IMP) - MSc & PhD. in Materials and Nanostructures[20]
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) at Mexico City, University City (UNAM) - MSc & PhD. in Materials approach to nanoscience and nanotechnology[21]
- Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) at Ensenada, Baja California (UNAM) - Bachelor in Nanotechnology Engineering][22]
- Another Universities and Institutes in Mexico[23][24][25][26][27][28][29]
[edit] Europe
A list of the Masters programs is kept by the UK based Institute of Nanotechnology in their Nano, Enabling, and Advanced Technologies (NEAT) Post-graduate Course Directory.[30]
[edit] Joint Programmes
- Chalmers.se, Frontiers Joint Curriculum - Masters
- EMM-NANO.org, Erasmus Mundus Master Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Masters
- Master-Nanotech.com, International Master in Nanotechnology - International Master
[edit] Belgium
- Katholieke Universiteit Leuven - Masters[31]
- University of Antwerp - MSc in Nanophysics
[edit] Czech Republic
- Technical University of Ostrava - Bachelor, Masters
- Technical University of Liberec
[edit] Denmark
- University of Aalborg - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- University of Aarhus - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- Copenhagen University - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- Technical University of Denmark - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
- University of Southern Denmark - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
[edit] France
- Université Lille Nord de France & École Centrale de Lille, CARNOT Institut d'électronique de microélectronique et de nanotechnologie (Lille) - Masters in microelectronics, nanotechnologies and telecom, Doctorate (PhD in microelectronics, nanotechnologies, acoustics and telecommunications)
- University of Grenoble & Grenoble Institute of Technology, CARNOT Laboratoire d'électronique des technologies de l'information (LETI) • Minatec (Grenoble) - Masters, Doctorate
- University of Bordeaux, CARNOT Materials and systems Institute of Bordeaux (MIB) (Bordeaux) - Masters, Doctorate
- Université de Bourgogne, CARNOT Institut FEMTO-ST (Besançon) - Nanotechnologies et Nanobiosciences Masters, Doctorate
- École Nationale Supérieure des Mines de Saint-Étienne, Centre de micro-électronique de Provence (Gardanne) - Masters, Doctorate
- Paris-Sud 11 University, Institut d'électronique fondamentale (Orsay) - Masters, Doctorate
- Paris-Pierre and Marie Curie University, Institut des nano-sciences (Paris) - Masters, Doctorate
- University of Toulouse, Institut de nano-technologies (Toulouse) - Masters, Doctorate
- University of Technology of Troyes - Nanotechnology (and Optics) Masters, Doctorate
- University of Lyon & École Centrale de Lyon, INSA de Lyon, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1: Master of Nanoscale Engineering, a two-year nanotechnology MSc program taught in English
[edit] Germany
- Bielefeld University - Masters
- University of Duisburg-Essen - Bachelor, Masters[32]
- University of Erlangen-Nürnberg - Bachelor, Masters[33]
- University of Hamburg Bachelor
- University of Hannover - Bachelor
- University of Kassel - Bachelor
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München - PhD[34]
- Munich University of Applied Sciences - Masters
- Saarland University - Bachelor
- University of Ulm - Masters
- University of Würzburg - Bachelor
[edit] Greece
- National Technical University of Athens - Masters in Micro-systems and Nano-devices[35]
[edit] Italy
- University of Venice - Masters
[edit] Netherlands
- Radboud University Nijmegen - Masters, PhD
- Leiden University - Masters
- Delft University of Technology - Masters, PhD
- University of Groningen - Masters, PhD
- University of Twente - Masters
[edit] Norway
- Vestfold University College - Bachelor, Master, PhD
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology - Masters
- University of Bergen - Bachelor and Master
- University of Oslo - Bachelor and Master
[edit] Poland
- Jagiellonian University - Bachelor, Masters, PhD
[edit] Spain
- DFA.ua.es, Master en Nanociencia y Nanotecnologia Molecular - Masters
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Bachelor in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Bachelors
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Master in Nanotechnology - Masters
[edit] Sweden
- Royal Institute of Technology - Masters
- Linköping University - Masters
- Lund University - Bachelor, Masters[36]
- Chalmers University of Technology - Bachelor, Masters
[edit] Switzerland
- Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich, Zurich - Masters, PhD
- University of Basel - Bachelor, Masters, PhD[37]
[edit] United Kingdom
- Bangor University - Masters
- University of Birmingham - PhD[38]
- University of Cambridge - Masters, PhD
- Cranfield University - Masters, PhD[39] (Certificate / Degree Programs)
- Heriot-Watt University - Masters
- Lancaster University - Masters
- Imperial College London - Masters
- University College London - Masters
- University of Leeds - Bachelor, Masters
- University of Liverpool - Masters
- University of Manchester- PhD
- University of Nottingham - Masters
- University of Oxford - Postgraduate Certificate[40]
- University of Sheffield - Masters, PhD
- University of Surrey - Masters
- University of Sussex - Bachelor
- University of Swansea- BEng, MEng, MSc, MRes, MPhil and PhD
- University of Ulster - Masters[41]
[edit] Turkey
- UNAM-Ulusal Nanoteknoloji Araştırma Merkezi, Bilkent University - Masters, PhD (Materials Science and Nanotechnology)
- Hacettepe University - Masters,PhD (Nanotechnology and Nanomedicine)
- TOBB University of Economics and Technology - Masters
- Istanbul Technical University - Masters,PhD (Nanoscience and Nanoengineering)
- Middle East Technical University - Masters,PhD
- Anadolu University - Masters
- Ataturk University - Masters, PhD (Nanoscience and Nanoengineering)
[edit] United States
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro/NC A&T State University Joint School of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering - PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Professional Master of Science in Nanoscience[42]
- Arizona State University - Professional Science Masters (PSM) in Nanoscience[43]
- Northern Illinois University - Certificate in Nanotechnology
- University of North Carolina at Charlotte - PhD
- Forsyth Technical Community College - Associate in Science
- Louisiana Tech University - B.S. Nanosystems Engineering, M.S. Molecular Sciences & Nanotechnology, PhD (Micro/Nanotechnology and Micro/Nanoelectronics Emphasis)
- University at Albany, The State University of New York - B.S. Nanoscale Science, B.S. Nanoscale Engineering, Masters and PhD
- Dakota County Technical College - Associates degree
- Chippewa Valley Technical College - Associate degree
- Richland College - Associate degree
- University of Central Florida - B.S. Nanoscience and Nanotechnology track in Liberal Studies
- University of California San Diego - B.S. NanoEngineering, M.S NanoEngineering
- North Dakota State College of Science - Associate degree
- University of Oklahoma Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics - Nanotechnology
- Oklahoma State University–Okmulgee Institute of Technology - Associate of Technology
- Penn State University - M.S. Nanotechnology
- University of Washington- PhD in Nanotechnology[44]
- Virginia Commonwealth University - PhD in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology[45]
- Portland State University - undergraduate/graduate course in support of a PhD program in Applied Physics[46]
- George Mason University (Virginia) - Graduate certificate[47]
- Danville Community College - A.A.S. in Nanotechnology[48]
- Rice University - Public Outreach, K to 12 Summer Programs, Undergraduate and Graduate Programs/Degrees, Integrated Physics & Chemistry - Nanotechnology Experience for Teachers Program, Research Experience for Undergraduates Program[49]
- Stevens Institute of Technology - Five departments in engineering and science offer Master of Science, Master of Engineering, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees with Nanotechnology concentration[50]
- Cinano.com, International Association of Nano and California Institute of Nano, (CNCP) Certified Nano and Clean technology Professional- Nanotechnology Experience for Engineers
- University of Maryland, College Park - Minor in Nanoscale Science and Technology
- University of Wisconsin - Stout - B.S. in Nanotechnology and Nanoscience
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville - Minor in Microsystems & Nanotechnology
- University of Pennsylvania- Master's of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.)[27], Undergraduate Minor [28], Graduate Certificate [29] in Nanotechnology.
- Boston University -- Minor in Nanotechnology Engineering. [30]
- Nano Institute of Utah -- Nanomedicine and Nanobiosensors. [nano.utah.edu]
[edit] Australia
[edit] New South Wales
- University of New South Wales - Bachelor, PhD
- University of Technology, Sydney - Bachelor
- University of Western Sydney - Bachelor
- University of Wollongong - Bachelor
[edit] Queensland
- University of Queensland - Bachelor
[edit] South Australia
- Flinders University - Bachelor, Masters
[edit] Victoria
- La Trobe University, Melbourne - Ph.D., Master of Nanotechnology (Graduate Entry), Masters/Bachelor (Double Degree), Bachelor (Double Degree) website
- RMIT University - Bachelor
- The University of Melbourne - Masters
- St Helena Secondary College[51] Melbourne - High School education
[edit] Western Australia
- Curtin University - Bachelor
- University of Western Australia - Bachelor
- Murdoch University - Bachelor
[edit] New Zealand
- Massey University, New Zealand - Bachelor of Science (Nanoscience)
- Massey University, New Zealand - Bachelor of Engineering (Nanotechnology)
[edit] Canada
- University of Alberta - BSc in Engineering Physics with Nanoengineering option
- University of Toronto - BASc in Engineering Science with Nanoengineering option
- University of Waterloo - BASc in Nanotechnology Engineering
- Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology -BASC, Masters, PhD, Post Doctorate
- McMaster University - BSc in Engineering Physics with Nanotechnology option
- University of British Columbia - BASc in Electrical Engineering with Nanotechnology & Microsystems option
- Carleton University - BSc in Chemistry with Concentration in Nanotechnology
- University of Calgary - BSc Minor in Nanoscience, BSc Concentration in Nanoscience
- University of Guelph - BSc in Nanoscience
[edit] Asia
[edit] Pakistan
- Preston Institute Of Nanoscience And Technology (PINSAT), Islamabad, B.S Nanoscience and Technology
- University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore, Introductory Short Courses
[edit] India
≤ Delhi university M tech nano science and nanotechnology 3 years www.du.ac.in Guptajatinder (talk) 16:57, 20 January 2012 (UTC)course===India===
- Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh - M.Sc(Nano Science & Technology) M.Tech (Nanotechnology) & Ph.D (Nano Science & Technology) www.jntuh.ac.in
[31], University of Madras, National Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Chennai - M. Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
- University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, DEHRADUN-Uttarakhand,Btech-Material Science specialization in Nanotechnology
- SASTRA University, Thanjavur-TamilNadu -M.tech integrated in medical nanotechnology
- Nano Science and Technology Consortium, Delhi - Nanotechnology Programs
- Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, M.Sc. Materials Science (Nanotechnology)
- National Institute of Technology Calicut - M.Tech and PhD
- SRM University, Kattankulathur - B.Tech, M.S (Course work, Research), PhD
- VIT University, Vellore - M. Tech Nanotechnology
- Noorul Islam College of Engineering, Kumarakovil - M. Tech Nanotechnology
- Karunya University, Coimbatore - Masters and PhD
- Anna University Chennai
- Andhra University, Visakhapatnam - M.Sc., M.Tech
- Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi - M.Sc., M.Tech
- Bharathiar University, Coimbatore - M. Sc.
- Osmania University, Hyderabad - M.Sc., M.Tech
- Anna University Tiruchirappalli],Tamil Nadu - M.Tech (Nanoscience And Technology)
- Centre For Converging Technologies, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur - M.Tech(Nanotechnology And Nanomaterials)
- The Global Open University Nagaland, Nagaland - M.Sc.
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Central University of Jharkhand - Integrated M.tech. Nanotechnology
- IITs - B. Tech & M.Tech with Nanotechnology
- [Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore]
- [Anna University, Coimbatore]
- [[KSR College of Technology, Tiruchengode] - M.Tech. NanoScience and Technology]]
- Mepco-Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi - M.Tech. Nanoscience and Technology
- Sarah Tucker college for Women (Affiliated with MS University,Tirunelveli) B.sc Nanoscience
- [Karunya University, Coimbatore-114 ] - Integrated M.Sc. NanoScience & Nanotechnology and M.Tech with Nanotechnology
- Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur - Integrated M.Sc. Nanotechnology
Important:
AICTE, New Delhi has added B.Tech. & M.Tech. Nanotechnology courses in the list of approved courses in the academic year 2011-12
[edit] Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Institute of Nanotechnology (SLINTEC)
[edit] Israel
- the Weizmann Institute of Science - has a research group in the Department of Science Teaching that build programs for introduction high school teachers and students to Nanotechnology.[52][53]
- Technion- Masters, PhD - also as an international program. Multidisciplinary advanced degrees are customized under the auspices of Technion's Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI).
[edit] Hong Kong
- Hong Kong University of Science and Technology - MPhil, PhD[54]
[edit] Singapore
- National University of Singapore - BEng in Engineering Science with Nanoscience & Nanotechnology options
[edit] Thailand
- Chulalongkorn University - Bachelor Degree in Engineering (Nano-Engineering)
- Mahidol University - Center of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology - Master Program
- Asian institute of technology - Masters in engineering - Masters program
[edit] Malaysia
- Malaysia Multimedia University - Bachelor Degree in Electronic Engineering majoring in Nanotechnology (Nano-Engineering)[55]
- Malaysia University of Science & Technology - BSc in Nanoscience & Nanoengineering with Business Management
[edit] Japan
- University of Electro-Communications - Masters, PhD on Micro-Electronic[56]
[edit] Africa
[edit] Egypt
- Nile University - Masters[57]
- The American University in Cairo (AUC)- Masters[58]
[edit] Nanotechnology in Schools
In addition to several tertiary programs, nanotechnology is being taught as part of science studies at high schools. The Journal of Nanoeducation provides articles on K-12 initiatives.
in2nano is a high school outreach program in Egypt aiming to increase scientific literacy and prepare students for the sweeping changes of nanotechnology.
Latrobe.edu.au, "in2nanotech", a high school outreach program from La Trobe University where students go on a roadshow to increase awareness of nanotechnology to students.
[edit] References and footnotes
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