Students in this degree program may follow requirements for a concentration in Nanotechnology or may choose electives to focus their studies in areas such as Biotechnology or Nanomaterials. However, a concentration or a focus area is not required for the program. Students can fulfill degree requirements taking courses in the Materials Science and Engineering Program along with materials-related courses from other Engineering for Professionals programs.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate study, as outlined in the Admission Requirements section. The applicant’s prior education must include:
- a foundational mathematics sequence (Calculus I, II, III) along with advanced mathematics courses (such as linear algebra, differential equations, probability and statistics, advanced engineering mathematics); and,
- a calculus-based introductory physics and introductory chemistry course.
This program is best suited to applicants who have received undergraduate degrees in engineering or science-related fields. Applicants whose prior education does not include the prerequisites listed may still enroll under provisional status, followed by full admission status once they have completed the missing prerequisites. Missing prerequisites may be completed at Johns Hopkins University or another regionally accredited institution. Admitted students typically have earned a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above) in the latter half of their undergraduate studies. Transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. Professional accomplishments may be included in the application by including a résumé along with letters of reference from the applicant’s workplace, but this information is optional. When reviewing an application, the applicant’s academic and professional background (if submitted) will be considered.
Program Requirements
A total of ten courses must be completed within five years. The curriculum consists of two core courses and eight electives in materials science and engineering or related fields (400-level or higher with at least five being at the 600- or 700-level). Students may count 400-level courses toward their degree if the course is not offered at the 600-level, and if the department offering the course considers it to be graduate-level, assuming the student has not taken an equivalent course previously. Materials-related elective courses from other programs may be counted towards degree requirements with advisor approval. Students interested in taking the Materials Science and Engineering project courses (EN.515.730 Materials Science and Engineering Project /EN.515.731 Materials Science and Engineering Project) or independent study (EN.515.800 Independent Study in Materials Science and Engineering/EN.515.801 Independent Study in Material Science and Engineering) should discuss their plans with their academic advisor and get prior approval from the program chair. Up to two courses can be from the Engineering Management Program. Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C–) can count toward the master’s degree.
Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.601 | Structure and Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.602 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
Courses by Concentration
A total of ten courses must be completed within five years. The curriculum consists of four core courses and six electives in materials science and engineering or related fields (400-level or higher with at least three being at the 600- or 700-level). Materials-related elective courses from other programs may be counted towards degree requirements with advisor approval. Only one C-range grade (C+, C, or C–) can count toward the master’s degree.
Concentrations are noted on the student’s transcript.
NANOTECHNOLOGY
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.601 | Structure and Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.602 | Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.616 | Introduction To Nanotechnology | 3 |
| EN.515.617 | Nanomaterials | 3 |
Courses by Focus Area
The focus areas offered represent related groups of courses that are relevant for students with interests in the selected areas. The focus areas are presented as an aid to students in planning their course schedules and are only applicable to students seeking a master’s degree. They do not appear as official designations on a student’s transcript or diploma.
NANOMATERIALS
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.611 | Computational Molecular Dynamics | 3 |
| EN.515.620 | Nanoparticles | 3 |
| EN.515.622 | Micro and Nano Structured Materials & Devices | 3 |
| EN.515.628 | Introduction to Solid State Chemistry | 3 |
| EN.515.654 | Introduction to Micro- and Nano-fabrication | 3 |
| EN.525.606 | Electronic Materials | 3 |
| EN.525.621 | Introduction to Electronics and the Solid State | 3 |
| EN.530.445 | Introduction to Biomechanics 1 | 3 |
| EN.530.603 | Applied Optimal Control 1 | 3 |
| EN.540.403 | Colloids and Nanoparticles 2 | 3 |
| EN.540.415 | Interfacial Science with Applications to Nanoscale Systems 2 | 3 |
| EN.585.710 | Biochemical Sensors | 3 |
| EN.615.641 | Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering | 3 |
| EN.615.665 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| EN.615.747 | Sensors and Sensor Systems | 3 |
| EN.615.780 | Optical Detectors & Applications | 3 |
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EN.530.xxx courses are offered through the full-time Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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EN.540.xxx courses are offered through the full-time Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering.
BIOTECHNOLOGY
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.607 | Introductory Biomaterials | 3 |
| EN.515.621 | Biomolecular Materials I: Soluble Proteins & Amphiphiles | 3 |
| EN.515.661 | Introduction to Polymer Science | 3 |
| EN.530.445 | Introduction to Biomechanics 1 | 3 |
| EN.535.663 | Biosolid Mechanics | 3 |
| EN.535.684 | Modern Polymeric Materials | 3 |
| EN.540.428 | Supramolecular Materials and Nanomedicine | 3 |
| EN.545.622 | Introduction to Polymeric Materials | 3 |
| EN.545.662 | Polymer Design and Bioconjugation | 3 |
| EN.580.442 | Tissue Engineering 2 | 3 |
| EN.580.641 | Cellular Engineering 2 | 4 |
| EN.585.601 | Physiology for Applied Biomedical Engineering I | 3 |
| EN.585.602 | Physiology for Applied Biomedical Engineering II | 3 |
| EN.585.613 | Medical Sensors & Devices | 3 |
| EN.585.615 | Mathematical Methods | 3 |
| EN.585.708 | Biomaterials | 3 |
| EN.585.709 | Biomechanics of Cells and Stem Cells | 3 |
| EN.585.710 | Biochemical Sensors | 3 |
| EN.585.729 | Cell and Tissue Engineering | 3 |
| EN.585.734 | Biophotonics | 3 |
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EN.530.xxx courses are offered through the full-time Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- 2
EN.580.xxx courses are offered through the full-time Department of Biomedical Engineering.
Other Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.603 | Materials Characterization | 3 |
| EN.515.605 | Electrical, Optical and Magnetic Properties | 3 |
| EN.515.615 | Physical Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.617 | Nanomaterials | 3 |
| EN.515.628 | Introduction to Solid State Chemistry | 3 |
| EN.515.634 | Fundamentals of Metamaterials | 3 |
| EN.515.635 | Mechanical Properties of Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.636 | Chemical Synthesis and Processing of Advanced Materials | 3 |
| EN.515.640 | Stealth Science and Engineering | 3 |
| EN.515.646 | Artificial Intelligence Methods for Materials Science | 3 |
| EN.515.651 | Manufacturing Materials and Processes | 3 |
| EN.515.655 | Metal Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| EN.515.658 | Design for Additive Manufacturing | 3 |
| EN.515.661 | Introduction to Polymer Science | 3 |
| EN.525.691 | Fundamentals of Photonics | 3 |
| EN.535.606 | Advanced Strength Of Materials | 3 |
| EN.535.635 | Introduction to Mechatronics | 3 |
| EN.535.731 | Engineering Materials: Properties and Selection | 3 |
| EN.615.611 | Classical Physics | 3 |
| EN.615.680 | Materials Science | 3 |
| EN.615.780 | Optical Detectors & Applications | 3 |
Project Courses and Independent Study Courses
These elective courses can be taken with Advisor approval.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Courses | Credits | |
| EN.515.730 | Materials Science and Engineering Project | 3 |
| EN.515.731 | Materials Science and Engineering Project | 3 |
| EN.515.800 | Independent Study in Materials Science and Engineering | 3 |
| EN.515.801 | Independent Study in Material Science and Engineering | 3 |
Please refer to the course schedule published each term for exact dates, times, locations, fees, and instructors.