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Chemistry and Nanoscale Science, Ph.D.

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Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science at UNC Charlotte is an interdisciplinary program that addresses the development, manipulation, and use of materials and devices on the scale of roughly 1-100 nanometers in length, and the study of phenomena that occur on this size scale. The program prepares students to become scholarly, practicing scientists who possess the critical thinking, methodological, and communication skills required to advance and disseminate knowledge of chemistry and applied nanoscale science.

The many challenges and opportunities that chemistry and nanoscale science presents to society require collaborative, interdisciplinary approaches to research. Students enrolled in UNC Charlotte’s Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science learn about these exciting fields from the perspectives of faculty members of a variety of disciplines and develop an advanced knowledge base of a selected science or engineering discipline. CHEM and NANO courses are team taught and/or co-developed by teams of faculty members from multiple disciplines. This approach provides students trained in a specific science or engineering field at the undergraduate or master’s level with the tools needed to work effectively with scientists and engineers from other disciplines on cutting-edge research projects.

Students in the program acquire the knowledge and skills needed to compete effectively for positions in academic, industrial, or government settings by completing interdisciplinary nanoscale science courses and elective courses, participating in program colloquia and seminars, working as a member of a team on projects and research proposals, and making research contributions independently and as part of a team.

Program Contact

Michael G. Walter, Ph.D.

Professor & Program Director

michael.walter@charlotte.edu

704-687-8291

Research in the Klein College of Science

UNC Charlotte is an R1 university that drives innovation with deeply engaged, interdisciplinary research.

Chemistry and Nanoscale Science, Ph.D. At a Glance

The Ph.D. in Chemistry and Nanoscale Science requires 72 credit hours. Core courses account for at least 27 credit hours, elective courses account for at least 6 credit hours, and dissertation research accounts for at least 18 credit hours. The remaining credit hours are fulfilled by enrolling in a combination of restricted elective courses. Students must successfully write and defend a dissertation.

delivery
On-Campus
start date
Fall
credit hours
72 Credit Hours
deadlines
Early Admission: January 15, Regular Deadline: March 1, Final: June 1

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