Graduate Certificate in Environmental Nanoscience and Risk at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Enhance your professional credentials and gain a foundational knowledge in environmental nanoscience and risk in this 18-hour interdisciplinary certificate program. Designed for professionals employed by agencies and organizations involved in the regulation and governance of nanoscience and nanotechnology, our program will enhance your expertise across disciplines with a solid understanding of environmental nanoscience and risk.

Faculty: Arnold School of Public Health | Department: Environmental Health Sciences | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Environmental nanoscience investigates the effects and behaviors of manufactured and natural nanoparticles in the environment and subsequent effects on environmental and human health. Learn the basic scientific concepts underpinning environmental nanoscience, nanotoxicology and risk assessment. Get an overview of laboratory methods used in environmental nanoscience.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Environmental Nanotechnology Researcher, Nanomaterial Safety Specialist, Environmental Consultant, Regulatory Compliance Officer, Environmental Policy Analyst, Risk Assessment Professional.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale Baccalaureate degree Transcript of Record Brief Letter of Intent Curriculum Vitae Two Letters of Recommendation Completed UofSC Application Form and fee Certificate Requirements (18 Hours) Required Courses (15 hours) Course List Course Title Credits ENHS 764 Principles, Methods, and Issues in Air Quality 3 ENHS 771 Environmental Health Sciences Seminar (1 hour per semester) 1 ENHS 793 Special Topics in Environmental Health Sciences 1-6 ENHS 862 Special Research Topics in Environmental Health Sciences (Approved Research Component) 3 Electives (3 hours) Course List Course Title Credits Suggested Courses: CHEM 742 Surface Science 3 CHEM 745 Introductory Crystallography 3 ENHS 660 Concepts of Environmental Health Science 3 ENHS 670 Environmental Pollutants and Human Health 3 ENHS 772 Human...

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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