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Earn a Nanotechnology Certificate in Five Nanotechnology Courses

Earn a nanotechnology certificate at Harvard in five graduate nanotechnology courses. The certificate provides focused nanotechnology education, covering innovative designs and current applications.

Nanotechnology courses—online and on-campus options

Take five nanotechnology courses from the following list for graduate credit to further your nanotechnology education. A basic background in chemistry, physics, or biology is helpful.

Lecture courses (choose three)

Lab courses (choose two)

Getting started

Choose the nanotechnology courses you’d like to take first and register for graduate credit. No application is required. Most students take one or two courses a term. Download a certificate course tracker form to keep a record of your nanotechnology education.

To earn the nanotechnology certificate:

  • Take all five nanotechnology courses for graduate credit.
  • Earn at least a B in all five courses.
  • Complete all nanotechnology courses within three years.

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 biotechnology degree program. 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. Certificate requests forms must be received no later than two weeks of the award of the final grade.