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The Doctor of Philosophy in Nanoscience is a 49-credit minimum program offering two specializations: Materials Science and Nanomaterials, or Synthetic Biology. Candidates pursuing this Ph.D. will need to develop, coordinate, and oversee comprehensive research initiatives in nanotechnology and nanoscience domains. They must demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written, when presenting research proposals, sharing findings, or assessing others' work. Adherence to laboratory safety procedures is mandatory. Graduates will master the analysis and synthesis of intricate nanoscience concepts, applying these methods to push the boundaries of nanotechnology research. Materials science fundamentally explores the microstructure of solids and nanoscale materials, including biological systems, examining atomic and subatomic structures along with their imperfections. This microscopic perspective also applies to biological tissues at cellular scales. The program's core lies in investigating how microscopic structures influence macroscopic behaviors in solids, nanomaterials, and biological matter, encapsulated by the materials science paradigm: synthesis-structure-properties relationships.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or appropriately evaluated credentials for non-U.S. schools.
English Language Proficiency: TOEFL: internet based - 79, or paper based - 550. A score of at least 6.5 is required on the IELTS.