Nanotechnology training at Harvard in 5 graduate nanotechnology courses
Nanotechnology—the study of matter on the nanoscale—can lead to groundbreaking discoveries.
The nanotechnology certificate provides focused nanotechnology education for careers in nanotechnology, covering innovative designs and current applications. A basic background in chemistry, physics, or biology is helpful for success in the nanotechnology courses.
Nanotechnology courses—online and on-campus options
Take 5 nanotechnology courses from the following list for graduate credit to further your nanotechnology education.
Lecture courses (choose 3)
- ENSC E-130 Introduction to BioMEMS (online option available)
- ENSC E-150 Introduction to Nanobiotechnology: Concepts and Applications (online option available)
- ENSC E-155 Fundamentals and Applications of Microfluidics (online option available)
- ENSC E-165 Engineering of Nanostructures for Targeted Drug Delivery
Lab courses (choose 2)
- ENSC E-131 Nanofabrication and Nano-analysis
- ENSC E-156 Microfluidics Applications for Biological Analysis and Discovery
Getting started
Choose the nanotechnology courses you’d like to take first and register for graduate credit. No application is required. Most students take 1 or 2 courses a term. Download a certificate course tracker form to keep a record of your nanotechnology education.
To earn the nanotechnology certificate:
- Take all 5 nanotechnology courses for graduate credit.
- Earn at least a B in all 5 courses.
- Complete all nanotechnology courses within 3 years.
- E-mail ishikawa@hudce.harvard.edu to request a certificate (this must be done within 2 weeks of the award of the final grade).
Contact us with questions
We are happy to answer general questions about the certificate. E-mail us at professional_certificates@dcemail.harvard.edu.
Considering a master’s degree?
You can count nanotechnology courses from this certificate toward the Graduate Program in Biotechnology. To do so:
- First meet the degree admission requirements and apply to the degree program.
- Then begin the certificate courses after you’re admitted to the program.
This will ensure you’re meeting degree completion deadlines and academic standing policies.
Requesting your certificate
During the semester that you are completing your final course, download and complete a certificate request form and send it to Wayne Ishikawa, (617) 495-2478, ishikawa@hudce.harvard.edu. He will review your course record and grades to determine eligibility.
After you complete your final course, you will receive your certificate in the mail, and the credential will be noted on your transcript.