Joint M.S. in Chemistry, Ph.D. in Applied Science

A candidate for the degree of Master of Science in Chemistry in the joint Ph.D. program with Applied Science must satisfy the course requirements specified by the Applied Science Ph.D. program. The comprehensive exam for the Applied Science Ph.D. will satisfy the comprehensive exam for the M.S. degree. A typical schedule of courses is shown below. No thesis is required.

Year 1, Summer

Chemistry research (CHEM 695, variable credit)

Year 1, Fall

Principles of Material Science (APSC 621, 4 credits)An applied chemistry course, usually PolymerChemistry I (CHEM 511, 3 credits) An elective chemistry course (3 credits)Chemistry research (CHEM 695, variable credit)Chemistry seminar (CHEM 665, 1 credit)

Year 1, Spring

Quantitative Materials Characterization (APSC 622, 4 credits)An applied chemistry course, usually PolymerChemistry II (CHEM 512, 3 credits)An elective chemistry course (3 credits)Chemistry research (CHEM 695, variable credits)Chemistry seminar (CHEM 665, 1 credit)

Year 2, Summer

Chemistry research (CHEM 695, variable credit)

Year 2, Fall

Mathematics and Computational Methods I (APSC 607, 3 credits)Introduction to Scientific Research I (APSC 603, 2 credits)Chemistry research (CHEM 695, variable credits)Chemistry seminar (CHEM 665, 1 credit)