Welcome to the world of nanotechnology, where matter can be manipulated at the level of atoms or molecules to obtain materials and develop devices with high-impact applications for society. This technology is already making extraordinary progress in a wide variety of fields, such as medicine, construction, electronic devices, consumer products and energy. As a Nanotechnology Engineer, you can contribute to the development of pharmaceutical products, cosmetics, electronic devices, biomedical devices, materials, nanomaterials and innovations, with a high scientific, technological and economic impact, in order to, from the atomic and molecular scale, transform the world for the best
Career field
Thanks to the integral education you will receive in this degree, on graduating you will be able to participate in diverse areas:
Industry and companies specializing in chemistry, electronics, materials, food, nanotechnology and pharmaceuticals, among others.
Research centers and technology-based companies.
Technology consulting firms
Is this right for you?
If you are passionate about science, particularly chemistry and interested in contributing in diverse disciplines, and enjoy looking for ways to create new things that will help humanity, this is your degree.
The B.S. in Nanotechnology Engineering program aims to train competent professionals in the areas of synthesis and characterization of chemical substances and nanomaterials, as well as in the development of comprehensive solutions in nanodevices for industrial production processes through innovation, technological development and scientific research that allows the generation and transfer of knowledge that is the basis for innovation in new generation technologies and nanotechnology, both in Mexico and abroad, considering sustainable development as its frame of reference.
Competencies
Communicate scientific and technological information in the field of nanotechnology and chemistry to a wide range of audiences.
Evaluate the most relevant physical and chemical properties that determine the performance of nanotechnological product components.
Design chemical and physical methods in the production of a substance, nanomaterial or nanostructure with the appropriate properties for a specific application.
Develop nanotechnological products in a specific market, applying the fundamental principles of chemistry, nanoscience and engineering.
Solve complex problems associated with the components of a nanotechnological product, using technological tools.
Apply scientific research methodologies in the field of chemistry and nanotechnology, with a multidisciplinary approach.
Entry profile
Tecnológico de Monterrey is looking for a new generation of students that have finished their high school studies and are talented, enthusiastic individuals, who are committed to the development of their environment and the wellbeing of society; people who have the potential to study an undergraduate program and become leaders with an entrepreneurial spirit, humanistic sense and competitive on an international stage.
Entry requirements: High school or equivalent.
The three stages of the model
Choose your path
Exploration
You will open your competency file and add to it throughout your degree program.
You will learn the foundations of the area of Engineering - Applied Sciences.
You will participate in fundamental and exploration challenges from the area of Engineering - Applied Sciences, interacting with peers from different degree programs.
You will study general education courses, selecting them from a collection.
You will participate in a challenge that integrates all the competencies to be developed in this phase.
Focus
You will acquire the core competencies of your degree, in other words, those that distinguish it.
You will participate in more focused challenges to reinforce what you have learned and broaden your basic knowledge.
You will have the elements to decide whether to deepen your knowledge or diversify and, subsequently, build your specialization plan.
The Tec Weeks, challenges and overall university experiences will enrich your file.
Specialization
You have decided between diversifying or focusing deeply in your major, which you will achieve by choosing a concentration or a stay, to name a few of your options. The TEC Semester is a flexible time to start.
You will develop the competencies related to your specialization, increasingly connected to your passions, interests and plans.
By passing a concentration, you will develop your competencies, and, on graduating, will be a candidate for obtaining a Diploma in that concentration, after meeting the established requirements.
How can you specialize?
Concentrations
Specialize in one of the different concentrations available at the campus of your choice, according to the profile you would like to develop.
Internships
Internships allow you to participate in the development of specific projects with companies, organizations, or research groups, in a context of total immersion related to a specialty field. They can be carried out locally, nationally or internationally.
International experiences
Experience life outside Mexico to broaden your horizons and delve into the topics of your interest.
Courses or blocks
Choose the education units that best adapt to your objectives, enabling you to specialize in your specific interests.
Concentrations
Disciplinary
Delve into your field of study
Entrepreneurial Families, Sustainability and Transcendence
Financial Vision for Decision-Making
Biopharmaceutics
Functional Genomics and Synthetic Biology
Nanodevice Development
Open Innovation and Technology Transfer
New Product Development
Advanced Materials
Operational Evolution for Industry 5.0
Systems and Technologies 4.0
Photonics and Quantum Technologies
Data Science in Healthcare
Transversal
Delve into other fields of study
Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence Tools
Quality of Life and Well-Being
Mexican Culture
Economics and Sustainable Development
Entrepreneurship in Action
Government and Public Transformation
Social Innovation
Design, Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship
Conscious Business
*These concentraciones are not the definitive offer and their availability varies by campus.
Syllabus
General education course
Area exploration courses
Introductory block (CHALLENGE)
Area exploration block (CHALLENGE)
Exploration topic (CHALLENGE)
Track integrating block (CHALLENGE)
Disciplinary course
Disciplinary block (CHALLENGE)
Integrating disciplinary block (CHALLENGE)
TEC Semester
Multidisciplinary professional elective (CHALLENGE)