Research-based
The Graduate Nanotechnology Collaborative Program is delivered by the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Engineering.
This collaborative program includes 12 separate degrees: master’s (MSc, MASc) and doctoral level (PhD) degrees for each of the six departments in the Graduate Nano program.
Six departments collaborate on the program:
- Chemistry
- Physics and Astronomy
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
- Systems Design Engineering
Doctoral (PhD)
Exceptional MASc applicants may be considered for direct-entry to the PhD program from a bachelor’s program. Applicants interested in being considered for a direct-entry PhD should include a statement to that effect in their Supplementary Information Form (SIF) when applying to the MASc or MSc.
Master Program
- Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Chemical Engineering — Nanotechnology
- Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering — Nanotechnology
- Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering — Nanotechnology
- Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Systems Design Engineering — Nanotechnology
- Master of Science (MSc) in Chemistry — Nanotechnology
- Master of Science (MSc) in Physics — Nanotechnology
Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements to a Nanotechnology degree program are the same as those for all MASc, MSc and PhD in the six participating departments of the Nanotechnology Collaborative Graduate program.
Admission to research-based PhD and MASc and MSc programs is dependent upon the student finding a suitable supervisor. However, you don’t need a supervisor to apply. We suggest that you apply, upload all materials and then start the process of trying to make contact with the faculty member in the department and research area(s) that you are most interested in.
Follow the steps and advice about how to find a supervisor on the Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs – Finding a supervisor webpage.
Fees, Scholarships and Awards
Budgeting is one of the most important factors when it comes to planning your graduate studies. Find out about tuition and budget, as well as Nanotechnology funding and scholarship opportunities.
Research-based students have minimum guaranteed funding. Visit the GSPA awards database to learn more about financial support provided by the University of Waterloo.
Find entrance awards, scholarships and faculty/departmental level awards.
As a Nanotechnology graduate student additional funding of up to $10,000 through the Waterloo Institute for Nanotechnology and Velocity funding is available.
Visit the Funding, Scholarships and Awards page with full description and details.