The Norman Seiden Multidisciplinary Program for Advanced Degrees in Nano-Science and Nano-Technology
The program operates within an inter-departmental framework with the participation of the following faculties: Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Materials Science and Engineering.
The science of nanometric systems and the technology derived from it combine knowledge from various fields that are studied and researched within the university in various faculties. In recent years, there has been a scientific boom, followed by technological development that is expressed in the application of nanotechnology in many fields. Nanoparticles are used in medicine – in diagnostics and treatment. There are great expectations for the future as knowledge of the interactions between biological and synthetic systems at the nanoscale in the human body advances. Advanced technologies are applying nanotechnology in various fields from optoelectronic devices to water treatment.
The Technion views the development of research and teaching in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology as a high priority and invests significant resources in advancing this field. The Russell Berrie Institute for Nanotechnology has been established, and significant collaborations take place between researchers from different disciplines in studying the scientific aspects of organization and functionality in natural and synthetic systems at the nanometric scale, as well as in applying these principles in technological development.
All Technion faculty members are potential supervisors for an advanced degree in the Norman Seiden Multidisciplinary Graduate Program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.
The program allows advanced degree studying even if the student has a previous degree in a field or faculty that is different from that of the supervisor.
The Multidisciplinary Program in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology offers the following study tracks:
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Master of Science in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (MSc)
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Master’s Degree Studies
The program is intended for outstanding students with a bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, and Materials Science and Engineering.
Applicants must have successfully completed a bachelor’s degree with a relevant background and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 88.
The program committee will review applications based on, among other things, the applicant’s GPA in previous studies, recommendations, and interviews with representatives of the inter-departmental committee.
Graduates of a four-year bachelor’s degree will accumulate 39 credits for the degree as follows: 17 credits for advanced degree courses, 2 credits for “Advanced English,” and 20 credits for submitting a research thesis.
Graduates of a three-year bachelor’s degree will accumulate 52 credits for the degree as follows: 30 credits for courses, 2 credits for “Advanced English,” and 20 credits for submitting a research thesis. Out of the 30 credits for courses, the student must take at least 20 credits in advanced degree courses.
All courses that a student in the program will take will be selected by the advisor and the student according to the student’s research field, with the approval of the program.
The requirements for language courses are in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School.
The student’s research topic will be approved by the program in accordance with the Graduate School’s regulations.
- A copy of your Passport
- A passport photo or a similar-sized photo (In size of 3.5 centimeters wide by 4.5 centimeters high or 2 x 2″)
- Official and signed transcripts from previous academic degrees
- Certification of eligibility for previous academic degrees (see Registration for Studies Concurrent with an Additional Degree)
- Ranking- If available
- The name of the advisor (after obtaining their consent)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 2 academic recommendations (to be sent directly to the program’s office)
Doctoral Degree Studies
Candidates for this track must hold a Master of Science degree from the Technion (or an equivalent degree from another recognized academic institution) with a relevant background and a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 90, both in the courses and in the final thesis (the dissertation).
The program committee will review applications based on, among other things, the GPA from previous studies, recommendations, and interviews with representatives of the inter-departmental committee.
Master’s students with excellent academic achievements (90 or higher) and outstanding research performance may transfer to the direct doctoral track according to the Technion’s regulations.
9 credits in advanced degree courses.
All courses that a student in the program will take will be selected by the advisor and the student according to the student’s research area, with the program’s approval.
- A copy of your Passport
- A passport photo or a similar-sized photo (In size of 3.5 centimeters wide by 4.5 centimeters high or 2 x 2″)
- Official and signed transcripts from previous academic degrees
- Certification of eligibility for previous academic degrees (see Registration for Studies Concurrent with an Additional Degree)
- The name of the advisor (after obtaining their consent)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- 2 academic recommendation