Degree Pathway for Master of Science in Chemistry, Polymer Science Specialization


Required Courses for the Polymer Science Specialization
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total12
POLY.5030Advanced Polymer Science I3
POLY.5040Advanced Polymer Science II3
POLY.5050Polymer Preparation and Characterization3
POLY.5110Biopolymers3
Additional Courses for the Polymer Science Specialization (Choose Two)
Course NumberCourse NameCredits
Total6
CHEM.5680Structural Analysis3
CHEM.5320Advanced Physical Chemistry3
CHEM.5230Organic Reaction Mechanism3
For an MS without thesis, choose any 4 graduate (5000 level or higher) chemistry courses (worth the final 12 credits to complete 30 credits). The Non-thesis Master of Science degree requires 30 credits of course work earned in 3-credit graduate courses exclusive of seminar and colloquium (CHEM.6010CHEM.6020CHEM.6030CHEM.6040). 
Polymer Seminar:

Each semester the student is required to attend and participate in the chemistry seminar/colloquium program CHEM.6010, 6020, 6030 and 6040. In addition, a master's candidate is required to present one seminar in 6020 - Polymer Science Seminar.

Although the design of the academic program is the responsibility of the student's advisory committee, the following listing provides recommended courses for program development.

Polymer Science Specialization First Semester Subjects

Polymer Science Specialization Second Semester Subjects

Total Credits = 30

Last updated: 10/22/24