Maryville,
MO,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc in Nanoscience in Maryville United States | Northwest Missouri State University
Northwest Missouri State University
|
Maryville United States
Visit institution website
for more information
Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
15,663
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The nanoscience major offers an in-depth exploration of structures at the nanometer scale, which exists between cellular dimensions and molecular sizes. Northwest University's interdisciplinary program emphasizes hands-on lab work, from DNA extraction to nanoparticle synthesis for solar cell development. Students can concentrate in three specialized tracks: nanoscale biology applies cellular-level nanotechnology, either by examining living cells with nano-tools or mimicking biological systems to engineer nanodevices. This discipline bridges cellular processes with technological innovation. Nanoscale chemistry centers on developing drug delivery mechanisms, carbon nanotubes, solar cells, and semiconductor nanowires using nanomaterials. As the field progresses, chemists apply synthesis techniques, chemical alterations, and advanced tools to analyze and control nanostructures. Nanoscale physics investigates light and electromagnetic interactions at microscopic scales, material property shifts from macro to nano dimensions, and practical applications in nanomaterial design and analysis.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Official academic transcripts from each secondary and post-secondary institution attended.
Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates. The integrity of the student's native educational system is respected in regard to the university entrance requirements in the native country. Students not eligible for university admission in their native country will not likely be granted admission to Northwest.
A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or C average.
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - 61
Freshman admission for international students is evaluated on an individual basis. Admission is offered to students who possess academic qualifications equivalent to those required for domestic first-time freshmen. Consideration is given to the courses taken and grades received in secondary school, as well as to results of school leaving examinations and certificates. The integrity of the student's native educational system is respected in regard to the university entrance requirements in the native country. Students not eligible for university admission in their native country will not likely be granted admission to Northwest.
A minimum high school grade point average of 2.00 or C average.
IELTS - 5.5
TOEFL - 61
Tuition
USD
15,663