Undergraduate Certificate in Semiconductor Engineering and Physics (UCSEP)

Program Overview

The semiconductor field is of immense importance to today’s society and the Nation’s economic well-being and security. In addition, this field has significant and historical relevance to the economy of Vermont and neighboring states.

The 17-credit Undergraduate Certificate in Semiconductor Engineering and Physics (UCSEP) provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and hands-on understanding of this vital technology. 

The certificate is available to students majoring in electrical engineering, physics, or other STEM majors. Students will:

• Receive specific instruction and gain experience in semiconductor engineering and/or physics.
• Complement coursework in the areas of semiconductor device physics, design, processes, and/or metrology with a significant experiential learning experience.
• Complete the program poised to be recruited by both industry leaders and/or graduate programs.

The certificate’s coursework nominally takes three to four semesters to complete.  UCSEP students are encouraged to work with their certificate advisor to create a plan of study.  

Curriculum

Minimum of 17 credits required.

Core Requirements (8 Credits)

Choose 6 credits from the following preapproved electives:

Choose 3 credits from the following credit bearing experiences: ¹

¹ Topic must be relevant to Semiconductor field.

Admissions

How to add the certificate: Go to the Advising tab in your myUVM portal, and select the Major/ Minor change form at the bottom of the page. When you fill out this form, you will have the option to add the new UCSEP certificate. If you have any trouble, please contact CEMS Student Services (cems.student. services@uvm.edu).

Outcomes

The Undergraduate Certificate in Semiconductor Engineering and Physics (UCSEP) will certify that undergraduate students have received specific instruction and experiences in semiconductor engineering and/or physics. Students will complete coursework in the areas of semiconductor device physics, design, processes and/or metrology with a significant experiential learning experience. This interdisciplinary certificate will be accessible to students from electrical engineering, physics, and other technical majors.

Costs and Funding

Senior-year scholarships may be available for students in the UCSEP program and are awarded on a competitive basis after completion of either EE 3420 / PHYS 3165 (Fall) or EE 3440 / PHYS 3675 (Spring). Amounts for selected students will vary based on availability of funding and demonstrated financial need and merit. Note for financial aid applicants: Certificate courses that will also satisfy requirements of your primary degree program (including elective requirements) may be eligible for Federal and university financial aid. If the certificate courses will not satisfy requirements of your primary program, please contact Student Financial Services (sfs@uvm.edu) to learn about the potential impacts to your financial aid.