• A unique, multidisciplinary program that combines collaborative experiences from the Kate Gleason College of Engineering, and the Golisano Institute of Sustainability, and is housed within the College of Science.
• Diverse faculty from the physical, chemical, and biological sciences, in addition to leaders in engineering.
• Students develop skills that are in demand in many industries, including transportation, electronics, machinery, medical, consulting, utilities, education, government, and retail.

The advanced certificate in materials science and engineering is specially designed to establish a common base of materials-oriented knowledge for students with baccalaureate degrees in chemistry, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, and related disciplines. The program provides a new intellectual identity to those interested in the study of advanced materials and offers a serious interdisciplinary learning experience in materials studies, crossing over the traditional boundaries of such classical disciplines as chemistry, physics, and electrical, mechanical, and microelectronic engineering.

The advanced certificate may be completed on a full- or part-time basis. Part-time students are normally limited to a maximum of two courses, or 6 credit hours, each semester.

Students who are interested in further study may apply the credits earned in the advanced certificate to the MS degree in materials science and engineering.

What is a Graduate Certificate?

A graduate certificate also called an advanced certificate, is a selection of up to five graduate-level courses in a particular area of study. It can serve as a stand-alone credential that provides expertise in a specific topic that enhances your professional knowledge base, or it can serve as the entry point to a master's degree. Some students complete an advanced certificate and apply those credits hours later toward a master's degree.