Program Overview

Program Overview

The Materials Chemistry (M.A.S.) program is a professional master's program designed for scientists who wish to broaden their background in synthesis, characterization, and properties of materials and chemical systems. This part-time, online program combines modern materials design and synthesis strategies with innovative characterization techniques, along with computational and simulation methods.

Program Details

• Program Type: Master's
• Degree: M.A.S.
• Department: Chemistry
• College: Lewis College of Science and Letters
• Program Location:
  • On Campus
  • Online
• STEM Designated: Yes
• Meets F-1 Visa Requirements: Yes

Career Opportunities

Materials Chemists play a central role in the design, development, manufacture, and characterization of all kinds of materials to cater to the needs of industry and society. Career opportunities include:

• Research and Development Chemist/Scientist
• Chemist
• Quality Control Chemist
• Polymer Chemist
• Pharmaceutical Chemist
• Chemical Engineer
• Materials Engineer
• Production Engineer
• Materials Scientist
• Process/Product Development Scientist
• Scientist
• Technical Sales Professional
• High School Science Teacher
• College Professor
• Patent and Trade Mark Professional
• Technical Writer

Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to hold a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering with at least two semesters of organic chemistry and two semesters of calculus. Applicants must submit:

• A transcript
• One letter of recommendation
• A professional statement

Curriculum

The program is structured to provide opportunities to develop a broad understanding of materials synthesis and characterization, to learn to design and manage projects, and to sharpen skills in intellectual property management. It also focuses on professional skills in project management, technical communication, and intellectual property management.