The Nano SE PhD program builds on traditional science and engineering disciplines, and offers a "core" curriculum which introduces students from varying science and engineering backgrounds to contemporary topics in nanoscience and nanotechnology. Students are expected to obtain graduate level training equivalent to an MS degree, designated as the "program major emphasis". Students entering the program with an MS may apply up to 24 transfer credits towards fullfilling the program major emphasis requirements. More information is available in the Nano SE PhD Program Handbook at the bottom of the page.
| Nano Core Courses | Credits |
| NANO 701 Nano Materials | 3 |
| NANO 702 Theory and Applications of Nanomaterials | 3 |
| NANO 703 Characterization of Nano Materials | 4 |
| NANO 890 Seminar | 3 |
| Total NANO Core Credits | 13 |
| Additional Courses | |
| Program Major Emphasis | 27-37 |
| Total Additional Credits | 27-37 |
| Dissertation Research | |
| NANO 898 | 30-40 |
| Total Credits Required for PhD | 80 |