Microelectronic fabrication
Certificate, undergraduate
Overview
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From silicon to circuits: Launch your microelectronics journey
The microelectronics fabrication undergraduate certificate, offered on the Moscow campus, provides you with foundational knowledge and hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication, cleanroom practices and advanced microelectronics manufacturing. Through core and elective coursework, you will develop skills in photolithography, thin film deposition, interconnect technologies and semiconductor processing techniques.
The program emphasizes engineering problem-solving, experimental methods, data analysis and technical communication. This certificate will prepare you to pursue careers or advanced study in microelectronics, semiconductor technology, nanotechnology and related electrical and computer engineering fields.
This program could be a good fit if you:
- Are studying in electrical engineering, physics, materials science, mechanical engineering or chemical engineering
- Are interested in semiconductor manufacturing, cleanroom operations or integrated circuit design
- Plan to pursue graduate studies in microelectronics, nanofabrication or solid-state physics
- Aspire to a career in technology companies, national laboratories or R&D divisions focused on electronics and materials
- Enjoy hands-on lab work, data analysis and engineering problem-solving in high-tech environments.
Build the future — One chip at a time
Curriculum
The microelectronic fabrication undergraduate certificate is a 12-credit program that helps you build specialized expertise, complements your degree and develop skills in emerging fields to enhance your career opportunities.
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Learning outcomes
Graduates of the microelectronics fabrication certificate develop the ability to identify, analyze and solve fabrication challenges using principles from engineering, science and mathematics. You’ll gain skills in communicating microelectronics concepts and technologies to diverse audiences, designing and conducting fabrication experiments, analyzing data and applying engineering judgment to evaluate results. These outcomes prepare you with the technical knowledge and practical skills needed for careers in microelectronics fabrication or continued education in related engineering fields.
Program format
The microelectronics fabrication undergraduate certificate is a 12-credit program that provides you with foundational knowledge in semiconductor fabrication, device technologies and related engineering principles. You will complete required coursework in microelectronics fabrication and select additional courses in areas such as semiconductor devices, solid-state physics, electronic packaging, materials, optics and engineering analysis. All certificate coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better. The flexible curriculum prepares you for careers or further study in microelectronics and related fields.
Faculty expertise
You’ll collaborate with faculty experts in:
- Semiconductor devices and microelectronics
- Advanced microelectronics fabrication
- VLSI design and manufacturing
- Electronic packaging and materials
- Quantum and solid-state electronics
- Electromagnetics and RF systems
- Power systems and energy technologies
- Cybersecurity and dependable systems
- Embedded systems and computer architecture
Career outcomes
Current job openings
292 in ID, WA, OR, MT and HIPotential careers and mid-career salaries
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters
$58,070 - Metal and Plastic Layout Workers
$84,537 - Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Operators
$56,297 - Metal Pourers and Casters
$52,898 - Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Operators
$49,621
* Career data provided by Lightcast.
Clubs and involvement opportunities
Clubs and organizations
- Association for Computer Machinery (ACM)
- Humanitarian Engineering Corps (HEC)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- International Microelectronics And Packaging Society (IMAPS)
- National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
- Power and Energy Society (PES)
- Robotics Club
- Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
- Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
- Tau Beta Pi - Engineering Honor Society (TBP)
- Vandal Atmospheric Science Team (VAST)
Financial aid and scholarship opportunities
U of I’s certificate programs are not eligible for financial aid or scholarships on their own. However, students enrolled in a bachelor's or associate degree program may apply their financial aid and scholarships toward a certificate if they are pursuing both simultaneously.
For more information or to explore funding options, contact the Financial Aid Office at finaid@uidaho.edu or call 208-885-6312.
Recognized STEM Program
This program is recognized as a STEM program by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and may be eligible for the 24-month STEM optional practical training extension for international students.
Application information
Admission criteria for undergraduate certificates are the same as those for U of I undergraduate degree programs. View our admission requirements to learn more.
Undergraduate certificate application process
Students interested in adding a certificate to their bachelor’s or associate degree program should speak with their academic advisor.
Students interested in earning an undergraduate certificate as a standalone program should contact the Admissions Office at 208-885-6326 for information on how to apply.
Have questions?
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